Maerz's Collection

[VectorGamer]

I'll start out with the Retrocade and add the inferior console collection later...

 

Cabinets from left to right:

Pole Position

I bought this mouse nest for $50 and it's probably the cheapest restoration I have done yet. I converted it to MAME running Pole Position II using a computer and monitor that I rescued from the trash heap. I used a U-HID from Ultimarc as the encoder and a trackball optic board from SuzoHapp to replace the original Atari steering wheel optic board.

 

Missile Command

This is a dedicated Sonic Missile Command cabinet made in Kitchener, Ontario that I bought at auction. It is in excellent condition.

 

Galaga

My first MAME project which is a conversion of a gutted Satan's Hollow cabinet. Roughly 50 games run on this cab.

 

Make Trax

My second MAME project with about 200 games currently loaded.

 

Mr. Do!

Dedicated kids size cabinet that I bought at auction. Cabinet needs some body work but otherwise it is very clean and runs really well.

 

Monaco GP

A dedicated cabaret cabinet that I bought off of eBay and one of my favorite cabinets. I still can't believe that I was the only one that bid on this and it was had for a mere $100.

 

Donkey Kong 3

Dedicated DK3 which was a recent CraigsList find. My plans are to purchase additional Donkey Kong boards to swap in and out.

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

Great home arcade!!!

[Schitti]

really great.

especially an cabinet with mame would be great. i wish i had the space for one in my gameroom.

[Ghost Soldier]

Nice arcade room. Love the neon glowing arcade rug.

[keilbaca]

I can't wait to see it in person when you have one of your parties next.

[Animan]

$100 dollars for a Monaco GP cab?

 

I better start hanging around eBay more often.

[jd_1138]

$100 dollars for a Monaco GP cab?

 

I better start hanging around eBay more often.

 

I've gotten some massive bargains off ebay by bidding on bulky items that are local to me. Most people aren't going to pay $500-$1000 to have an arcade game shipped to them, so you can really snag some great local bargains.