Arcade repair

[ChickenSandwich 9843]

Was there a member who repaired arcade machines for a living or was it only pinball?

[Guest]

where you at?

I am in hobby and know someone in Houston.  Might have connection in Austin/ Dallas depending on your needs.

 

Edited May 16, 2022 by slorch

[ChickenSandwich 9843]

ATX 

 

Its a street fighter 2 machine that just needs some basic service and a tune up. 

Edited May 16, 2022 by ChickenSandwich

[Guest]

lemme put out some feelers and I'll get back with you via PM.

Most of the maintenance/repair folks are junkies, so they love doing that stuff.

[Guest]

PM sent

[Gil Bang 25975]

I've got a busted pinball machine that I should probably fix or sell. 

 

What's a pinball machine worth these days? 

[Guest]

Latest and greatest from Stern will set you back about $6800, but this is the base model.   LOL

 

Prices for pinball, like most other things, have skyrocketed.  One thing that is very nice about them is they tend to retain value, even though the current market will challenge that mightily.

I have 3 machines from the 80's and they are worth $2500 to $1800-ish, each.

Edited May 16, 2022 by slorch

[Guest]

this might help you find the market for your machine... or a repair guy in your area.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/list

[Elvis 3371]

What’s broken on street fighter? Controls?

[Judge Roybeanbag 11819]

20 hours ago, ChickenSandwich said:

Was there a member who repaired arcade machines for a living or was it only pinball?

@Modessit was the arcade guy, I believe.

[Gil Bang 25975]

Here’s mine

[Guest]

That is a very popular machine among collectors/ enthusiasts because of the handles and the shots.  If you do decide to sell, you shouldn't have a hard time finding a buyer.