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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: 2slk on January 21, 2003, 12:10:40 am
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Just wodering if anyone can put me onto some good resources for arcade hardware up here north of the border. Thanks in advance.
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Just wodering if anyone can put me onto some good resources for arcade hardware up here north of the border. Thanks in advance.
Why yes I can! :) I bought my happs parts from Canadian Coin Machine:
http://winfield-group.com/cdncoin.htm
Even though there's a local place, these guys turned out to be half the price. Shipping was only $10 or so. Ordering from Happ directly would've cost me $50 more because of customs, etc. Only beef is they sent me a used P2 button. It wasn't hard to clean, but I was a little upset about it.
Hope this helps!
Odonadon
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wow, I didn't know ccm sold parts to the public, I thought they only did whole machines and used stuff to the industry..
They're only a 20 minute drive down the freeway from here...how did you order from them? (parts selection on the parts page seems sparse...7 items, do they have more stuff or a catalog?) do they normally take orders from individuals?
an inquiring mind wants to know! :-)
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wow, I didn't know ccm sold parts to the public, I thought they only did whole machines and used stuff to the industry..
They're only a 20 minute drive down the freeway from here...how did you order from them? (parts selection on the parts page seems sparse...7 items, do they have more stuff or a catalog?) do they normally take orders from individuals?
an inquiring mind wants to know! :-)
Oh yes, they sell to the public indeed. I agree - their webpage is terrible. I put together what I wanted from Happ's page and phoned CCM. They told me what they had, and what they didn't have in stock. I placed my order over the phone and received my order less than a week later. I was impressed (except for the used P2 button and price misquotes).
I didn't get a catalog, but I imagine they'd have more than 7 parts :). Give 'em a call or e-mail them. I'm sure they'd be happy to give you a catalog.
Odonadon
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http://www.starburstcoin.com
they rock. They're in mississauga. You can walk right in and pickup the parts. They stock most of the common items. You'll have a hard time getting small items like springs, e clips, etc.
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Starburst is great m3talslug, not to mention, I am pretty sure they are having an auction this Saturday. I picked up an MK3 Ultimate cab in amazing shape for $200 last time. Some good deals for anyone living in the Toronto area!!
Billy Goatfeet
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They're having an auction this Saturday? I need some parts! Yay! I didn't register at the last auction of their's so I don't get the heads up. I won't make that mistake this time!
Wow, I can't believe you got a MK3 for that price. The last auction of theirs that I was at was expensive!
Starburst is a great supplier for parts.
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Even though there's a local place, these guys turned out to be half the price. Shipping was only $10 or so. Ordering from Happ directly would've cost me $50 more because of customs, etc. Only beef is they sent me a used P2 button. It wasn't hard to clean, but I was a little upset about it.
Update - I just spoke to Par from Canadian Coin Machine. In addition to giving me a used P2 button, they had misquoted me and charged me around $15 too much for the order. Par is sending me a new P2 button, and a Happ Super joystick at no cost for my troubles.
I thought this was nice of them. Eceptional service. I recommend Canadian Coin Machine to anyone in Canada.
Thanks,
Odonadon
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I've tried emailing Canadian Coin Machine twice now, and they just don't respond. I'm starting to think that either they don't check their emails, or they don't want my money. :P
Odonadon, could you give me the email address of your contact over there? Maybe I'll have better luck talking to him directly.
Sometimes I wonder how a business that simply ignores potential customers could survive longer than a week. I'm just totally baffled, frankly.
-Mani
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I've tried emailing Canadian Coin Machine twice now, and they just don't respond. I'm starting to think that either they don't check their emails, or they don't want my money. :P
Odonadon, could you give me the email address of your contact over there? Maybe I'll have better luck talking to him directly.
Sometimes I wonder how a business that simply ignores potential customers could survive longer than a week. I'm just totally baffled, frankly.
-Mani
Well, I phone them to place my order, actually:
Toll free: 1-877-236-2646
But the dude I spoke to was Par. It looks like they've changed their web page. everyone seems to be using hotmail.com or telus.net e-mail addresses now. Par's new e-mail address is:
ccmpar@hotmail.com
Can't remember what his original e-mail was, unfortunately. I say give them a call. That's what I did, and didn't have any problems.
Odonadon
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Hi Odonadon,
Thanks for the info! :)
-Mani