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LeedsFan:
I'm currently making up a shopping list of all the parts I need for my 2 player CP project. I've decided on a "3 Inch HighBall" trackball unit. These are sold by the RealBobRoberts for $80 but are listed as Atari with Happs "Y" harness. Is this the exact same unit as the one sold by Andy at Ultimarc?

The reason I ask is because I will be buying leaf switches and buttons from BobRoberts but the cost of this trackball unit is almost half the price from him. (Due to current pound/dollar conversion rate). Of course I have to factor in shipping.

But I definitely don't want to skimp on quality. If the one Andy sells is much better quality then I will get that. But if the units are identical then I may as well order from BobRoberts with the leaf buttons and save some money.

NoOne=NBA=:
You might want to get quotes from Divemaster and Ponyboy.
They both sell the Happ stuff at a considerable discount.

The shipping from Ultimarc gets more reasonable as you buy more.
They have a $12 base price, but they cap your cost on it.
If you order a huge order the shipping is nothing from them.

Bob Robert's shipping has always been very reasonable when I've ordered from him.
I don't think he has any markup on his shipping.
He boxes your order up, weighs it, and then posts it when your check arrives.

Sorry I can't help you on the "which one has higher quality".
All the trackballs I've owned have been Happs, and I've always been completely satisfied with them, so I haven't ever ordered one from Ultimarc.
That said, everything that I HAVE ordered from Ultimarc has been top-notch, so I wouldn't expect that you'd be disappointed with his trackballs.

u_rebelscum:

--- Quote from: LeedsFan on December 02, 2007, 05:00:50 am ---I've decided on a "3 Inch HighBall" trackball unit. These are sold by the RealBobRoberts for $80 but are listed as Atari with Happs "Y" harness. Is this the exact same unit as the one sold by Andy at Ultimarc?
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Not sure, but looks like they are exactly the same. 

(Except on BobRoberts I could only find:
"Replacement 3" High-Ball TB Unit" which I think is the same, and
"Atari Replacement TB Units Midi 3" complete w *Y* harness by Happ" which is not the highball model.)

divemaster127:
I can get you a quote if you send a list of what you need, I also carry the ultimarc line here the states, my happ 3" harness trackballs are $64.99 pm if I can help
dm

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