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Arcade Cabinet Collecting
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jeffsgames:
I started collecting consoles then went to arcade games.  Its a blast but MUCH more maintenance.

Check out my blog:  http://www.jeffsgames.com
varkias:
@darko  There are very few machines you can restore and make money on.  They can be very expensive to bring back to original looking.  I have about $400 into my Nintendo VS Red Tent and there's more to do!  I'll never get my money out of it, but I plan on keeping too.

@jeffsgames  You wouldn't happen to have some spare Nintendo buttons that you'd sell would you?  If so shoot me a PM! Thanks
jeffsgames:
@varkias Sorry I don't have any right now.  I have seen where people clean old ones up really nice if you have any.  Check out the arcade-museum forums for more info.
scott:
@darko Ya a restoration, to me, is all about the project. I wouldn't care if I never saw a profit on it, because I'd be doing it for myself. And more than likely keep it until I croak ha
darko:
Ha...I never said I was going to make a profit on the sale :)

It is more about the project to me as well. My estimation on the project is $500 which would put me in at $600. I might sell it for $350 at best from what I've seen.

Honestly, I'd probably look to trade it rather than sell it.
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