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Thinking about going to my first Arcade Auction, Wanted to know some feedback

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mrclean:
I have never been to a live auction before, but I've always wanted to go! I noticed that for the past few years on the forum I have always come across certain threads about people getting great deals on cabs. I just wanted to know peoples overall feedback on going to live arcade / amusement auctions. I live in NY and I did a little research the only thing I could come up with was one should take place in March / or April at the latest according to Rob Ritterhoff at US Amusement Auctions. Is this the same as "Super Auctions"  Or are the two totally different?

What types of games can I expect to find ? I personally would really only be interested in classics 1979-1989. That would be my main priority, Personally I wouldn't want House Of the dead, those gigantic 3 linked driving games etc.. just dedicated / conversions uprights etc. Should I go for the experience?? Is it worth going ?? According to that one in NJ Map Quest say's it's roughly only 60miles from my house.

somunny:
Go to the pre-veiwing the day/night before to see if there's anything you'll be interested.  If there is, be prepared to spend the entire day at the auction as you never know when your particular machine will come up.

There's always great deals to be had.  I missed out on one last time but I've stopped kicking myself.  :)

mrclean:
Really ? I didn't know about previewing the day / night before that would come in handy! I thought right before the auction you had a small amount of time (a few hours) to test / inspect the games that you would be interested in.
      Also if i saw enough games I might be interested the day before etc..it would provide me with my decision on renting a u-haul. Another Question I would have is what U-haul is the best a van, how many games can you fit in the u-haul van ? or do I need to rent the 10' Truck 14' truck ? I guess it's all just tentative. The good news is I have someone who I know that works for u-haul so i'm sure I can get a deal for transportation.


--- Quote ---There's always great deals to be had.  I missed out on one last time but I've stopped kicking myself.
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Just curious somunny, what was the deal you wish you got ?

somunny:

--- Quote from: mrclean on January 15, 2009, 11:22:00 pm ---Just curious somunny, what was the deal you wish you got ?

--- End quote ---

Working Xybots cab in nice condition for $25.

I take my own truck to the auctions so I don't have any advice on renting for you. 

mrclean:
Yeah see it's deals like those that id love! Personally i'm not a xybots fan but for 25$ I can be! somunny do you go to the auctions near NY area ?? Any other BYOAC members from the NY Area that attend the PA / NJ Auctions ?

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