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kixalot
07-17-2006, 09:43 PM
I had to post this as soon as I got pictures.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/kixalot/DKong1.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/kixalot/DKong2.jpg

I was out on Saturday looking for deals at the local pawn shops and thrift stores. I came across this Donkey Kong Cocktail machine at a Salvation Army near my house. The guy told me it didn't work and the power cord was cut. He offered it to me for $25.00!!

I took it home, wired up the power cord and turned it on. It worked great! the picture looks great with no noticable burn-in.

I cleaned it up a bit and added the picture inserts and instructions.

The only problem is with the sound. Some sounds are missing and It messes up and loops sometimes. If anyone knows how to fix the sound I would greatly appreciate the help. :)
KingDox
07-17-2006, 09:48 PM
that's a killer deal. And since it's cocktail style you can acually use it a a table. Nice find.
levi333
07-17-2006, 09:49 PM
Thats awesome. Congrats.
Negative
07-17-2006, 09:49 PM
Wow, congrats, very awesome find!
GizmoGC
07-17-2006, 09:51 PM
Awesome! Cocktails are great machines.
zman73
07-17-2006, 10:13 PM
Thats is one of the best deals I have ever seen... Id kill for one of those at that price
RAMSTORIA
07-17-2006, 10:18 PM
you are a very lucky man
Dinosauce
07-18-2006, 12:54 AM
Whoa! Lucky you :]
JSK414
07-18-2006, 01:07 AM
congrats!!
Apossum
07-18-2006, 01:09 AM
haha! you got ripped off!


by ripped off, I mean that's one of the better finds I've seen on here :)
Chacrana
07-18-2006, 01:25 AM
That's an excellent find. I personally wouldn't want a Donkey Kong arcade machine, but the sheer cheap-ass and gamer/collector value is huge.
Radioactive_Man
07-18-2006, 03:06 AM
Damn I would love to have that.

*is jealous of you*
chodax
07-18-2006, 03:33 AM
seriosly.. i hate you though. I go to my local pawn shops/thrift steos, and the best deal i will find is like a pair of socks for a dollar.
niceguyshawne
07-18-2006, 04:32 AM
That is a great find.
kixalot
07-18-2006, 01:36 PM
seriosly.. i hate you though. I go to my local pawn shops/thrift steos, and the best deal i will find is like a pair of socks for a dollar.

They did have some good socks and used underwear, but I passed on those in favor of the Donkey Kong ;)
Captain_Insano16
07-18-2006, 03:15 PM
awesome find - congrats man!!
fivecardstud
07-18-2006, 03:34 PM
that's my dream arcade machine! $25?!

i'll give you $30!
CappyCobra
07-18-2006, 11:26 PM
Congrats OP!

you bastard:booty: