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Title: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: Herk on July 22, 2009, 04:01:53 pm: Hi guys,

I have the opportunity to buy a Sanfrancisco Rush The Rock Alcatraz Edition for $400 delivered to my door. It has been in a roller alley and they want to put in a few new games. It is in working condition, the picture is sharp and bright and the sound is good. I can see by the pictures sent to me that it is in need of some cleaning and a bit of artwork restoration and new t-moulding in spots. It will be used in my home as a dedicated machine. I have not seen the game in person but the seller is trustworthy to me.

My question is: Is this a good deal delivered to my door for $400.00? ($400.00 Canadian or $350.00 USD)

Thanks for the input,

Herk
Title: Re: Opinions needed. Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alkatraz?
Post by: Herk on July 22, 2009, 04:03:01 pm: A few more pics.
Title: Re: Opinions needed. Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alkatraz?
Post by: garnerb350 on July 22, 2009, 04:09:49 pm: HELL YEAH!!!!

Man i loved that game...
and for 400 dollars + shipped...that a steal...

It just need some TLC...

For the price...it is tempting...
Title: Re: Opinions needed. Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz?
Post by: Herk on July 22, 2009, 05:50:06 pm: Update,

I'm going to pass on this one after second thought.

Herk
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: garnerb350 on July 23, 2009, 11:04:45 am: was it something i said? :dunno lol
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: shardian on July 23, 2009, 01:22:29 pm: Personally, I think you're NUTS!!!!

That is a ridiculous steal of a deal. Add the fact they will bring to you and I would take that in a second.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: shardian on July 23, 2009, 01:23:38 pm: Where do you live? Surely someone on here would be close enough to take that deal.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: CheffoJeffo on July 23, 2009, 01:45:05 pm: IIRC, he's about an hour away from me (but I am not acquiring at the moment due to space and budgetary limits). I know a couple of folks near him that might be interested.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: Spyridon on July 23, 2009, 01:50:00 pm: Quote from: shardian on July 23, 2009, 01:22:29 pm
Personally, I think you're NUTS!!!!

That is a ridiculous steal of a deal. Add the fact they will bring to you and I would take that in a second.

That's what I was thinking. Even if you don't want it, get it and flip it for a profit.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: garnerb350 on July 23, 2009, 02:00:54 pm: I wonder how much it would cost if you just came to pick it up?

$5?
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: Herk on July 23, 2009, 08:15:40 pm: Hey,

It sort of goes like this:

Me > :)

Seller > :)

Me > 8) :applaud:

Wife > :blah:

Me > :hissy:

Wife > :timebomb:

Me > :bat

Wife > :blowup:

Me > :cry:

Seller > ::)

Me > :-[

Board members > :dizzy:
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: Kevin Mullins on July 23, 2009, 08:55:08 pm: I say take peruse through ebay and see what ya find..... I haven't seen one under $650.
And for $650 you still have to ship it or pick it up.

The others you may see on ebay are just rediculously priced.

(and that's just one quick source)
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: Dr Zero on July 24, 2009, 09:12:07 am: WOW! Now I know why that fellow told me those green ones are not for sale :lol

I went to this fellows storage shed and he had four of those he said you can hook them up to race against others I think with a null modem or the likes.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explainat
Post by: Malenko on July 24, 2009, 09:20:42 am: thats a great emote story
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now.
Post by: XeviouS on July 24, 2009, 09:43:27 am: Quote from: Herk on July 23, 2009, 08:15:40 pm
Hey,

It sort of goes like this:

Me > :)

Seller > :)

Me > 8) :applaud:

Wife > :blah:

Me > :hissy:

Wife > :timebomb:

Me > :bat

Wife > :blowup:

Me > :cry:

Seller > ::)

Me > :-[

Board members > :dizzy:

You blew your wife up?!?

Cool.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: garnerb350 on July 24, 2009, 09:59:04 am: Herk....this is the only advice i can think of right now....

(http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/9/0/1/118964-110988/PimpSlap_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explainat
Post by: Herk on July 24, 2009, 10:08:44 am: Anyone that is interested,

Here is the original sales video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7gyUDDZ2LI

Herk

Quote from: Xevious on July 24, 2009, 09:43:27 am
Quote from: Herk on July 23, 2009, 08:15:40 pm
Hey,

It sort of goes like this:

Me > :)

Seller > :)

Me > 8) :applaud:

Wife > :blah:

Me > :hissy:

Wife > :timebomb:

Me > :bat

Wife > :blowup:

Me > :cry:

Seller > ::)

Me > :-[

Board members > :dizzy:

You blew your wife up?!?

Cool.

The bat one is me trying to put my foot down, and then her reaction to that.

Herk

Quote from: Dr Zero on July 24, 2009, 09:12:07 am
WOW! Now I know why that fellow told me those green ones are not for sale :lol

I went to this fellows storage shed and he had four of those he said you can hook them up to race against others I think with a null modem or the likes.

Yes they are 8-way linkable!

Herk
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: garnerb350 on July 24, 2009, 10:25:32 am: I'm starting to think mine and your wife must hang out often... ;D

I'm going through the same with my wife and a DK cab...so you are not alone!
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: FrizzleFried on July 24, 2009, 11:52:58 am: That was most assuredly a "Buy it now and apologize later" rather than a "ask permission first" moment there bro. You failed.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: SithMaster on July 24, 2009, 08:06:31 pm: Quote from: FrizzleFried on July 24, 2009, 11:52:58 am
That was most assuredly a "Buy it now and apologize later" rather than a "ask permission first" moment there bro. You failed.

I think the rule is to never ask and to always apologize later otherwise you won't have cool stuff cluttering your residence.
Title: Re: Should I buy this Rush the Rock Alcatraz? Not getting it now with explaination!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 24, 2009, 10:13:42 pm: Ya similar to what Frizz said I heard a married coworker tell me... "Man its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission".