Thanks for the responses. I enjoyed reading the blog about the red cabinet DK.

Anyway, I ended up picking on up a DK machine a couple months ago. It is in good shape (only a couple nicks on the sides, but has new side art and everything else looks great). The back panel is not original but everything else is. In retrospect I paid too much but now I know.

In the meantime I have picked up a Sega Outrun I am trying to fix. After that is going, this summer I am going to try to find a Jamma cabinet. I am leaning toward Double Dragon.

Thanks.

Along these lines, what original equipment is more difficult to find for (generically speaking). For example are power supplies rare? Monitors? Etc. Basically I want to know if I get a machine, what will be hard to find later.

Also, what original parts are the most prone to failure in your experience?

Hi,

I am a total newbie to classic arcade machines but recently I have become hooked. This coupled with my electrical engineering background and new house with plenty of room for an arcade has lead me to decide I am going to take the plunge and get started on my own home arcade.

A key issue to me is not the game itself per say (I can play emulated games all day on my computer) but rather the authenticity and history behind the games. Therefore a key to me that the game be as original as possible.

Therefore, my question is: what questions should I ask sellers to determine whether or not a is original? In particular I am more interested in the electronic components not the cabinet as much (although cabinet based responses would be great too).

Thanks!

DZA