Intro Request for Advice

[philiphunter]

Hi all, my name is Philip and have recently turned 40.

I've been into arcade games all my life, and I still get that adrenaline rush of excitement when I see an awesome arcade game, of past or present.

About 10 years ago I bought a Neo Geo Electrocoin 6 slot and it was awesome. It lived in the dining room but was sold after a couple of years, with over 50 MVS carts I might add. That was a painful day, and I don't know that I will ever fully recover.

We moved to a much larger house a couple of years ago and I'm sure we have room for a machine or two.

Let me ask a question that is likely to sound naive, but here goes.

I'm looking at starting a collection and need something that the wife is familiar with (and would play). So, what are the chances of getting an original upright Outrun Arcade Machine, fully working, in good condition, and how much would one expect to pay?

Thanks in advance.

Philip

 

[jengineer]

Hi Philip, good to have you on this forum

Outrun cabs crop up now and again and are advertised anywhere inbetween £300 and £1000

all depends on the condition and who's selling it

an average price is around £500/£600, this is working and in very good condition,

price can be higher if in better condition

price can go down if faulty/part working and poor condition

the hard bit is finding one to suit you and snapping it up quick, these cabs don't hang around when put up for sale and can sell within minutes

jengineer2015-06-09 11:23:52

 

[Alpha1]

Hi and welcome to the forum!

As jengineer says, you have to watch the FS forum section like a hawk - something like Outrun will normally sell in minutes.

 

[philiphunter]

Thanks' for the tips, I'll keep an eye out on the FS section.

I'm not only here for an Outrun cab, so hopefully I can add some value and learn a lot more from the experienced members.

 

[Fuzzy]

Hi Philip and welcome to UKVAC.

Don't forge the 'wanted' section, too, if you want to try and persuade someone to part with a cab.

 

[Mr20to5]

Hi pal and welcome to the group.

Echo everything that is said above, you will have to either be all over the FS section or just hit lucky to bag one of these.

Maybe look for something else also, less attractive, like and original Donkey Kong or a Gun's n Roses pin. Hmmmmmmm.

Either way, good luck with whatever you buy and in the meantime, there are a great bunch of peeps on here to help you along your way.

Neil.

 

[deano76]

Hi Philip, welcome to UKVAC

Another local on board

Are you going to NERG at Gateshead Stadium next weekend ?

 

[philiphunter]

I only just found out about NERG yesterday and would have loved to go, but I already have plans.

If anything changes before the event I'll be checking to see if there are any tickets left.