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AlanS17:
Just because someone is willing to throw something away doesn't make it worthless. Sure it sucks to think that you're paying for someone else's trash. But those Midway cabinets are really nice and the Blitz sideart is pretty detailed.

If the guy plans on ditching it anyways, I doubt he's going to turn down free money no matter how much it is. Refuse his first offer. If he doesn't come lower then you don't need it. These guys are in it for the money, though. Of course they're going to try to profit.

Keep in mind that a sturdy Midway cab for $100 is still ALOT less than the cost of wood and tools if you don't already have them. And the cab you're getting is first-rate.

paigeoliver:
$100 isn't out of line for a full size cabinet like that. Provided it IS a 25'/27" size cabinet.

Wade:
That's a fair price since it has a light ($20 new), coin door (assuming it is in good condition... anywhere from $50-100 new), plus it has some other parts you can use like latches, probably some wiring, marquee holder, etc.

Talking someone down in price is not necessarily a bad thing, but if you are dealing with an amusement company, I would watch my step.

eaglesfan007:
Well I just called them up and asked them what type of joysticks that it had in it they said that they were eight way I was hoping they were 49 way but oh well I think that $100 is a bit much I have tools and some wood but not enough wood to build one I would like to buy one cause I dont feel like building one really I told them that I think that $100 is too much maybe I spoke too soon I said I would like the owner to call me back I doubt he will but oh well if he doesent Ill try to get one somewhere else.

pcb:

--- Quote from: eaglesfan007 on June 13, 2005, 07:07:27 pm ---Well I just called them up and asked them what type of joysticks that it had in it they said that they were eight way I was hoping they were 49 way but oh well

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Dude!  $100 for a fully wired JAMMA cabinet is a great price, even minus the monitor.   Just add up a few bits here:

Coin Door ($50 to 100)
2 Joysticks ($20 or so)
Buttons     ($2 each)
Deluxe JAMMA Harness ($35)
Power Supply ($20)
Marquee light ($15)

And we haven't put any value on the cab or artwork yet.  It's basically ready for you to put in your monitor and board, DONE!


--- Quote from: eaglesfan007 on June 13, 2005, 07:07:27 pm --- I think that $100 is a bit much I have tools and some wood but not enough wood to build one I would like to buy one cause I don't feel like building one really I told them that I think that $100 is too much maybe I spoke too soon I said I would like the owner to call me back...

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Your time is worth money, unless you have a passion for building a cab.
By the time you tried to build that cab, you'd have put well over $100 in just parts alone.

Yeah, they won't be calling back.  Why would the owner go out of his way to call you back to get chiseled down in price?   You should have gone there with cash in hand.  Maybe they had something else in worse condition for less, maybe the had something better!  You'll never know now. :-(

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