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Ebay for controls?
sphetr2:
This has probably been posted before, but...is Ebay a good source for arcade controls? They have a lot of cheap auctions there. Should I go ahead and buy them off of Ebay, or directly from the manufacturer (Happ, etc.)?
miles2912:
Your best bet is to click on the Vendor Store Link above and buy from one of them. Great service and you will get new stock. E-bay is a crap shoot.
Don
FunWithFire:
Never buy directly from Happ. Tornado Terry on ebay is a great seller with great service.
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: sphetr2 on January 15, 2007, 06:12:56 pm ---Ebay a good source for arcade controls? They have a lot of cheap auctions there.
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Yes! Ebay is a good source from controls as long as your willing to take a risk. The question should be:
"Am I willing to risk my money for arcade controls to save a few bucks?"
It really does comes down to a few bucks too. There are vendors here at the site who will sell you just about anything you need. When building an arcade, there are 2 areas you shouldn't scrimp and be a penny wise and a pound foolish.
1. The monitor - Since you spend most of your time staring at the monitor, you should make sure you aren't upset with it. Things like not having side art, or not having a coin door can be overlooked - but if the monitor is crap, you can't look the other way.
2. The controls - this is your only interface to your machine. If the controls aren't responsive or just don't work right, you'll know it. And regret it!
I spent quite a bit on my controls. Not because I bought expensive controls, but because I bought a couple sets of cheap controls trying to save a few bucks. Not to mention all the time I spent trying to rig things up.
I've had good luck with Divemaster, and others tell me Ponyboy is also good.
Encryptor:
I've bought from ponyboy and he is good. I've also bought from ebay. You just have to watch what you buy and make sure you are getting NEW if NEW is what you are looking for. I bought a brand new Happs red translucent trackball from ebay for $65. I didn't see anyone here that could touch that price. You just have to look around and compare price to what you're getting.
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