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Title: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: javeryh on November 06, 2007, 06:20:52 pm

... near NYC, specifically.  I've done a few searches here and on eBay but most seem to be located overseas.  One of these days I'd like to own one of the Super Neos (http://highway.net.au/parts/cabinets/6052.html)...

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: spacies on November 06, 2007, 06:52:19 pm

I'd swap you a  crappy plastic/paper thin metal piece of crap for an original American machine any day mate.
 

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: javeryh on November 08, 2007, 01:53:44 pm

Quote from: spacies on November 06, 2007, 06:52:19 pm

I'd swap you a  crappy plastic/paper thin metal piece of crap for an original American machine any day mate.

Really?  I guess the grass is always greener...  Candy Cabs look so nice to me... 

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: Jeff AMN on November 08, 2007, 02:53:38 pm

I LOVE my candy cab. There's a dealer here in Utah that stocks the 25" and 29" Super Neos. They're perfect for a nice NeoGeo setup. I have a 4 slot in mine.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/jar155/BYOAC/DSC02239.jpg)

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: javeryh on November 08, 2007, 03:02:10 pm

How much does he charge for them?  I'm guessing shipping across the countrry would kill the deal though...

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: GAtekwriter on November 08, 2007, 03:08:11 pm

Forgive me for asking, but what is a Candy Cab?

Jim

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: Jeff AMN on November 08, 2007, 03:08:59 pm

$300-$400 for them. I don't know about shipping.

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: FrizzleFried on November 08, 2007, 03:17:47 pm

Quote from: GAtekwriter on November 08, 2007, 03:08:11 pm

Forgive me for asking, but what is a Candy Cab?

Jim

Sit-down Japanese arcade cabs...

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: SithMaster on November 08, 2007, 03:20:29 pm

Really ive seen some on ebay for around 200 near NYC.

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: GAtekwriter on November 08, 2007, 03:32:35 pm

I take it from this discussion that they possibly make good cabinets for modification?  If the monitor/display comes with them, it might not be a bad price for a ready-to-mod cabinet.

Jim

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: Jeff AMN on November 08, 2007, 03:38:05 pm

The monitors are gorgeous!

The ones I'm talking about are in excellent condition with brand new monitors. That's why they are getting in the $300-$400 range.

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: GAtekwriter on November 08, 2007, 03:55:40 pm

Are most of these types of cabinets sharing the 2-joystick/3-button control panel layout?  I think that would be a major limitation to conversion-to-MAME if the CP real estate is too limited.

Jim

Title: Re: Where to buy a Candy Cab in the U.S.?
Post by: javeryh on November 08, 2007, 04:09:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff AMN on November 08, 2007, 03:38:05 pm

The monitors are gorgeous!

The ones I'm talking about are in excellent condition with brand new monitors. That's why they are getting in the $300-$400 range.

A new 29" monitor (which I think is really a 27" one) would make the $300-$400 price very reasonable...