i just purchased a working Revenge From Mars. Everything is working (computer, monitor, audio board, etc). would i be better to run the computer and monitor until they eventually die or should i try to sell them now and build a nucore system?
i am not sure what the parts are worth. i don't believe everything i see on ebay, but it seems like there is value here.
thanks in advance
christopher
original working parts
original working parts
Current pinballs:
Black Knight 2000
Revenge From Mars
Black Knight 2000
Revenge From Mars
Re: original working parts
Consider my very recent scenario..
Pin2k computer went on extended leave, it never came back (dead).
I sold the CPU and mainboard (with issues stated) for $40 odd bucks
I then sold the working Prism card and ROM board for $200.
With Nucore + postage to Australia I've already recouped half of my 'base package' costs. A cheap PC can be sourced / built for very little, new say a couple of hundred. A bit of wheeling and dealing and my outlay of $720.00, I've recouped a third. I've still got a nice sharp original Pin2K screen and chassis that I can get $150+ for, so all in all, I reckon your 'parts' are worth 50% of our outlay for a reliable Nucore kit. If your parts (motherboard in particular) are working, expect to recoup even more to offset your purchase.
Pin2k computer went on extended leave, it never came back (dead).
I sold the CPU and mainboard (with issues stated) for $40 odd bucks
I then sold the working Prism card and ROM board for $200.
With Nucore + postage to Australia I've already recouped half of my 'base package' costs. A cheap PC can be sourced / built for very little, new say a couple of hundred. A bit of wheeling and dealing and my outlay of $720.00, I've recouped a third. I've still got a nice sharp original Pin2K screen and chassis that I can get $150+ for, so all in all, I reckon your 'parts' are worth 50% of our outlay for a reliable Nucore kit. If your parts (motherboard in particular) are working, expect to recoup even more to offset your purchase.
Re: original working parts
that is what i was guessing, about half of what it would cost me to build a nucore and get a lcd monitor.
it will be a while before i get started on this though so in the mean time if anyone is interested in the parts let me know
nmeun87007@gmail.com
christopher
it will be a while before i get started on this though so in the mean time if anyone is interested in the parts let me know
nmeun87007@gmail.com
christopher
Current pinballs:
Black Knight 2000
Revenge From Mars
Black Knight 2000
Revenge From Mars