I pulled it off my new Aero City, and I do plan on selling it. I just don't know what a fair price would be. I've seen repros go for $80, but I dunno how accurate that is. It's why I asked the experts here! Im gonna use the money to buy a RS 2L12B or 2L8B anyway, so if you wanna make an offer I am open to it.
You will regret selling the Marquee holder IMVHO but if you still want to go ahead, £60gbp before shipping which would put you in or around the $85 - $90usd area.
The price above is provided it is a genuine SEGA part and the brackets on the top suggest this. WHat does the rear piece look like?
Cheers,
Ralph.
P.S. FWIW I have tracked the price of NCV1 & NCV2 since 2005 and they haven't changed in price at all. £110 for NCV1 and £100 for NCV2.
The back of the holder looks pretty much the same. It is slightly sloped.
As for regretting selling the marquee holder, I don't really think so. I appreciate that some people are super into restoring their cabs back to stock/factory new, but that's not really for me. When I bought this cab, it was completely on a whim so that I could learn about all of the inner workings of the cabinet. I'm enjoying messing with it, but getting it back to minty mint doesn't really matter since I have no intention on ever selling it and I wouldn't want to mess with my art! Also, I pulled off the ugly blank white panel on the front and was pleased to see that all of the doors were intact. 1 of the locks was drilled out, but the others are intact. Unfortunately, they were all replaced with 23mm round keys before I ever got to it. The good news is that a replacement is just a phone call away.
Just the same, I really appreciate your help and input. You guys have all been super helpful in getting started with my new found hobby!
Edit: One final question, I swear! Is that Galaga art inside the marquee holder worth anything to anyone? I cant even find a similar picture on GIS, so I dunno.
I felt just the same when I first got a cab. Over the years I've come to appreciate original parts somewhat more. I've still never been fussed about marque holders though.
I see if you sell that and the game and get the cab going then you've got a real bargain.
I still feel silly about the Namco Classics price. Funny, now I know it's worth more than I thought, I suddenly want it.
Clear out time. I'll buy these again in future but having their value in pounds sterling is more important for the next six months or so as I've no real access to play them. All PCBs.
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Espgaluda II
Hacha Mecha Fighter
Ibara
Mushihimesama (first revision)
Mushihimesama Futari 1.5
Shikigami no Shiro (GNet card)
Psyvariar Medium Unit (GNet card)
I'd shift more of my stuff but this is what I'd not have much of an issue finding again...