Hello from an impulse newbie

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Hi Folks
Just a quick hello. Hope to get acquainted with you guys over the coming months.
Living and growing up in 'Barry Island' my youth was spent (as it would seem all on this site) shovelling 10p's. I've been collecting 80's 'handhelds' for a while (poor substitute, I know) and following an impulsive ebay experience. I've found myself awaiting a delivery of 5 cabs, 6 if you include a gamer.
I've probably paid 'retail' but (un)fortunately credit card and excitement got the better of me. Delivery should be next week and very much looking forward to the new venture. I have the feeling this could be the start of something new and very exciting!
Kind Regards
Jon
 
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Welcome to the forum, talk about jumping in the deep end.... 5 cabs
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What cabs have you got coming?
 
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Subject to not being ripped off (I've seen a few comments about the sellers on here) I'm told these are original imports.
Dig dug
Marble madness
Galaxian
Qbert
...and a knocked up bobble bubble

Negotiated what felt like an ok price, although I'm clearly not an expert!
 
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Nothing to worry about. We have a few running jokes regarding some of their "creations" but that's it (Assuming we're talking about the same company). Got my first cab from them and love it dearly
 
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Awesome start to the hobby mate! Enjoy your new toys!
I remember as a kid in the 80s having my own 'arcade' made up of handhelds - Astro Wars, Pac-Man, Firefox F-7... they took up much less room... BUT WERE NOWHERE NEAR AS MUCH FUN!!!
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My handhelds collection has pretty much hit saturation point, which is one of the reasons I think I've ended up here.
You'd be suprised how much some that stuff goes for too.
 
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Now that's jumping in at the deep end!
I don't think cost is a great deal if it's what you want and enjoy.
Welcome.
You'll find great deals on here and plenty of advice and help.
Get some pics up.
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That's quite an impulse, awesome though. I hope the deal goes through properly for you. Since seeing the Indy prize at the South Coast Slam I'm really starting to like those Atari cabs.
Hopefully you'll bring the odd one or two to a show sometime...
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We mostly trade. If something super desirable comes up on eBay then we all fight over it.

Turn them off and on when you want to play them.

And yes condition is everything, no one likes an old dog
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Welcome to the site Jaycee!

I really hope those cabs you've bought are all originals (except the bubble bobble obviously).

I do remember them advertising a dig dug a while back, think this was from one of the owners personal collection. Q Bert is a very rare cab over here in the uk, so that's defo worth good money if all original and in decent condition.

Have you got any pics of them you can share?

Danny
 
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Hi Guys

Following a couple of "teething problems" we are up and running 100%. I have to say the guys (especially Chris) at Williams have been fantastic.

I have a feeling this isn't about to stop here, I'm proper hooked. The place sounds and smells like an arcade. I'm 10 again.

Thanks again for the welcome and advice.

PS - the gamer went back. (smoke coming from it!)

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