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Article #193: Where Can I Buy Classic Arcade Games Machines?

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If you miss some of your favorite classic most interested in buying these games are
arcade games, don't worry. You may be the operators and collectors. You can
able to still find one. First, however, find out about auctions in your area by
you should be patient in doing research. asking those who usually attend them.
It can be quite hard to find one and Some auctions are posted in magazines and
patience will be needed. Your first bulletins. You may also find fairly
option would be from the operators. constant discussions that relate to
Operators are the people who present the future auctions by checking out
games that you see in the arcades. You "Miscellaneous Games" in your local
can find a list of operators in the paper. The best resource is to ask an
yellow pages in the "Amusement Section". operator directly. If you are in the USA,
This is where you can find the best you have more chances of getting updated
operators in town. Most operators often because you can obtain a copy of a
place stickers with their name and magazine that contains all the lists and
contact information on their machines so information.
that you can contact them anytime. Sometimes, newspapers and local papers
You can also ask the people who have are overlooked but the classifieds
worked for the local arcades. You can ask section is the perfect page to find the
them if the classic arcade games you have games you want. The prices may seem high
been looking for are still available. due to the competition because most of
Usually, you can find operators in the their customers are first time buyers.
"Home Sales" of the Yellow Pages. But the But even if you are a first time buyer,
prices are usually higher than those of you can negotiate and have the prices
the original operators so it would be lowered.
better to shop and look around first. The last and easiest option is through
In looking for your arcade games, the Internet. You can search different
remember to keep a cool head. If you have sites. You can also register and join the
found the classic arcade games that you forums where people post their classic
are looking for, don't show the operator arcade games for sale. If you happen to
or the seller that you are too eager to find one, it's as easy as ordering on
buy it. In fact, ask for a discount! line. The waiting for it to arrive is the
Another option is from auctions. Auctions hard part. Consider these options and
are occasionally held around the country. find one that fits your circumstance.
This is where the operators sell their Remember, don't pay too much!
classic arcade surplus games. The ones






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