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Title: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: bmrust on June 28, 2007, 09:41:45 am

I'm a big fan of cocktail cabs, just never had the time/money to build/buy one.

http://bn.craigslist.org/ele/342433880.html

Looks decent in condition...but I dont know enough about them/this one to be sure...

any suggestions?

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: More Cowbell on June 28, 2007, 10:10:23 am

If it was close to me I would probably go for it. Especially if you can make him an offer of $75 or so. Looks to be in pretty decent condition and if you're in the market anyway...

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: ChadTower on June 28, 2007, 10:13:14 am

For $100 it is still good.  Buy and restore.

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: Jeff AMN on June 28, 2007, 10:14:10 am

I agree. That's a good score.

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: Neilyboy on June 28, 2007, 11:00:19 am

Ive been looking at this myself for awhile I almost called him last weekend to offer him 75 for it. I am only like 20 minutes from el paso.  I cant tell from the pictures what the overall look of the cabinet is.. If I had the extra money last weekend I was going to pick this up..

Neil

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: bmrust on June 28, 2007, 03:42:30 pm

i emailed him today to see if he still had it...no response yet.

if he does, I'll probably offer 75 and see what happens.  I can't justify putting too much into something I know literally nothing about...but it would be a great place to start learning  :D



on a side note, i picked up a 15" touchscreen today for $25!  Craigslist is awesome!  :D :D

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on June 28, 2007, 07:29:26 pm

The price is good, but I personally don't like the Nintendo type cocktails that have the controls mounted vertically like that.
They are very uncomfortable to play.

Title: Re: Would this be worth restoring/buying?
Post by: bmrust on June 29, 2007, 09:06:24 am

still no word back yet...

probably not available, is my guess...

o well