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There's a coin op auction on March 12th at the Cherry Hill Armory in NJ. Opens at 8, bring your own cords.
Lots of CPS machines and neos are usually there, along with the usual lot of slots, pins and assorted goodies.
If you need directions or info, drop me a line here or on my email account.
Quick Tips for buying machines:
Know who the owner is to avoid shill bidding... also look who they lurk around, they shill bid -- A LOT.
bring cords to power up your machines.
Don't get attached to a machine and wear it on your sleeve, the ops will read it and RAPE you for it.
Open up you machines and examine the wiring. Is it converted? Check the solder points and power supply. Look for scorching and sloppy wiring.
If you're going for MVS carts, WATCH OUT FOR BOOTS. You can examine the lots before the auction.
Brink CASH.. and remember the buyer's fees.
Keep an eye out for oddities, these things are notorious for weird/wild stuff showing up.
Bring your license to get a bidding number.
Know what games are JAMMA and which are proprietary if you're looking for a conversion cab.
If you're going for an MVS cab, there's a stocky asian guy that shows up at EVERY NJ auction and buys up the MVS cabs. He has the MONEY and the NUTS to drive you up high. If he's bidding on your machine.. WALK AWAY you will not win or will pay WAY TOO much for what you want.
Keep that one under your hat though.
Also, watch out for a guy who's got gray hair and more chest hair thana gorilla. It's Bob Borden, a greaseball operator who is a NOTORIOUS shill and he unloads CRAP at these auctions. He also wears a HUGE gold pinball medallion around his neck. Find out his number and AVOID him unless you know what you are bidding on or think you can take the risk. He *will* fuck you in more ways than one.
Keep an open mind for projects.. most can be picked up for under $50.
There are MANY GOOD DEALS that go by at these things. Hell, A DDR machine went for $100 a few auctions ago.
I may be there, if anyone wants to meet up.
Lots of CPS machines and neos are usually there, along with the usual lot of slots, pins and assorted goodies.
If you need directions or info, drop me a line here or on my email account.
Quick Tips for buying machines:
Know who the owner is to avoid shill bidding... also look who they lurk around, they shill bid -- A LOT.
bring cords to power up your machines.
Don't get attached to a machine and wear it on your sleeve, the ops will read it and RAPE you for it.
Open up you machines and examine the wiring. Is it converted? Check the solder points and power supply. Look for scorching and sloppy wiring.
If you're going for MVS carts, WATCH OUT FOR BOOTS. You can examine the lots before the auction.
Brink CASH.. and remember the buyer's fees.
Keep an eye out for oddities, these things are notorious for weird/wild stuff showing up.
Bring your license to get a bidding number.
Know what games are JAMMA and which are proprietary if you're looking for a conversion cab.
If you're going for an MVS cab, there's a stocky asian guy that shows up at EVERY NJ auction and buys up the MVS cabs. He has the MONEY and the NUTS to drive you up high. If he's bidding on your machine.. WALK AWAY you will not win or will pay WAY TOO much for what you want.
Keep that one under your hat though.
Also, watch out for a guy who's got gray hair and more chest hair thana gorilla. It's Bob Borden, a greaseball operator who is a NOTORIOUS shill and he unloads CRAP at these auctions. He also wears a HUGE gold pinball medallion around his neck. Find out his number and AVOID him unless you know what you are bidding on or think you can take the risk. He *will* fuck you in more ways than one.
Keep an open mind for projects.. most can be picked up for under $50.
There are MANY GOOD DEALS that go by at these things. Hell, A DDR machine went for $100 a few auctions ago.
I may be there, if anyone wants to meet up.