I hope that my F.A.Q. page answers most of your questions about the machines that I sell. If your question is not answered please e-mail Tom at:
Q. I sort of remember an arcade machine that I played as a kid, but am not sure of the name. I want one but can’t be sure what it was.
A- Go to Killer List Of Video (see link to that website). It has all the games that were made and will refresh your memory. If you want your memory refreshed in regards to a pinball machine please to go Internet Pinball Data Base. (see link to that website)
A- Go to Killer List Of Video (see link to that website). It has all the games that were made and will refresh your memory. If you want your memory refreshed in regards to a pinball machine please to go Internet Pinball Data Base. (see link to that website)
Q. Can these machines be fixed?
A. All coin op machines were made to make $ (so they were designed to last a long time and quick repair of these games were a priority) rather than fall apart quickly after being purchased with no way to fix them (like most things purchased today). Repairs can be made & replacement parts are usually available (sometimes you have to look for a while if the machine is very old & rare).
A. All coin op machines were made to make $ (so they were designed to last a long time and quick repair of these games were a priority) rather than fall apart quickly after being purchased with no way to fix them (like most things purchased today). Repairs can be made & replacement parts are usually available (sometimes you have to look for a while if the machine is very old & rare).
Q. Do they require any special attention?
A. Yes, but not as much as you would think (I explain in detail to a customer when they buy a machine), moisture, damp basements are a problem. These machines need to stay dry!!! Moving is when most machines get damaged, so be especially careful when moving them. Play your machine, keep it dry, do routine maintenance and these machines will last a long time.
A. Yes, but not as much as you would think (I explain in detail to a customer when they buy a machine), moisture, damp basements are a problem. These machines need to stay dry!!! Moving is when most machines get damaged, so be especially careful when moving them. Play your machine, keep it dry, do routine maintenance and these machines will last a long time.
Q. Are parts available?
A. Yes, because so many games were made (remember when there were arcades everywhere), they either are still up and running in some ones home or else in a warehouse being sold complete in working order or for parts) & with the internet to provide you access to a world wide market usually a specific part is only a click or two away. Note: I have many sources for those parts so let me know what you need and I will try and find it for you.
A. Yes, because so many games were made (remember when there were arcades everywhere), they either are still up and running in some ones home or else in a warehouse being sold complete in working order or for parts) & with the internet to provide you access to a world wide market usually a specific part is only a click or two away. Note: I have many sources for those parts so let me know what you need and I will try and find it for you.
Q. If my game breaks who can fix it?
A. We now repair machines in our shop or in your home.
Q. Can you get me a specific game?
A. Usually any machine can be found. It may take a while to find your game so please be patient.
Q. Do you ship machines?
A. I prefer to sell locally from my shop, but CAREFUL SHIPPING is available through N.A.V.L. (North American Van Lines 1-800-959-8880)
A. We now repair machines in our shop or in your home.
Q. Can you get me a specific game?
A. Usually any machine can be found. It may take a while to find your game so please be patient.
Q. Do you ship machines?
A. I prefer to sell locally from my shop, but CAREFUL SHIPPING is available through N.A.V.L. (North American Van Lines 1-800-959-8880)
Q. Can you deliver my machine?
A. Yes, local delivery & set up is available. (for a fee, of course). Most of my games are picked up by my customer with either their pick up truck or S.U.V. I currently use my pickup truck to deliver but am buying a truck with a lift gate a.s.a.p.
Q. Where can I buy records for my jukebox?
A. Many people still have their 45 collection from when they were kids. If you are one of those people you can play them all again in one of my jukes. If you haven’t saved your collection then you can go to yard sales, garage sales, goodwill stores, thrift stores and auctions (boxes of records for hardly any $ is common) to find records. A record doesn’t have to be perfect to play and sound good on a jukebox. Looking for that special record for your juke becomes a “treasure hunt” and the next thing you know you have storage boxes full (see the next Q. about record supplies).
A. Yes, local delivery & set up is available. (for a fee, of course). Most of my games are picked up by my customer with either their pick up truck or S.U.V. I currently use my pickup truck to deliver but am buying a truck with a lift gate a.s.a.p.
Q. Where can I buy records for my jukebox?
A. Many people still have their 45 collection from when they were kids. If you are one of those people you can play them all again in one of my jukes. If you haven’t saved your collection then you can go to yard sales, garage sales, goodwill stores, thrift stores and auctions (boxes of records for hardly any $ is common) to find records. A record doesn’t have to be perfect to play and sound good on a jukebox. Looking for that special record for your juke becomes a “treasure hunt” and the next thing you know you have storage boxes full (see the next Q. about record supplies).
Q. I have a lot of 45’s that are in boxes in my closet. I want to use them again, will they be good enough to use?
A. Yes, I sell a full line of supplies for using your records in a juke box. First there are storage boxes to keep them in. Each box holds approximately 100 records. Then there are paper sleeves to protect them (hopefully you still have the original sleeve). Last of all what you need is a title strip for the juke box. I can custom print all the title strips you need from a list that you provide to me. When the records are stored inside the paper sleeve all you do is slip the title strip in the paper sleeve and then sort your records (yes there are divider inserts that I sell on which you can list them as to how you want them sorted: either by the artist, the years or else by country, rock etc.)
A. Yes, I sell a full line of supplies for using your records in a juke box. First there are storage boxes to keep them in. Each box holds approximately 100 records. Then there are paper sleeves to protect them (hopefully you still have the original sleeve). Last of all what you need is a title strip for the juke box. I can custom print all the title strips you need from a list that you provide to me. When the records are stored inside the paper sleeve all you do is slip the title strip in the paper sleeve and then sort your records (yes there are divider inserts that I sell on which you can list them as to how you want them sorted: either by the artist, the years or else by country, rock etc.)
Q. Do you sell Nintendo, Sega, Atari, Commodore classic games?
A. Not at this time. I do have other shops that I can refer you to who deal in them and maybe someday I will have some of the classic TV games for sale. If anything I may just have them on display for you to play as a “FLASHBACK”
A. Not at this time. I do have other shops that I can refer you to who deal in them and maybe someday I will have some of the classic TV games for sale. If anything I may just have them on display for you to play as a “FLASHBACK”
Q. I have a CD collection and would prefer a CD jukebox to play them. Are they available?
A. Yes, and I do sell them but CD jukeboxes are always more expensive and I myself prefer record jukes (I have found out as I am sure everyone else has that CD’s skip and the long time opportunity to save that music is not good) as the music available on vinyl is unlimited vinyl records are the audio medium of my choice. I especially like those oddball records made for example: disco duck, the streak, classical cluck, monster mash, tiptoe thru the tulips (I heard Tiny Tim died a few years ago and I somehow think that MISS VICKIE was no where around) the macarena etc.
A. Yes, and I do sell them but CD jukeboxes are always more expensive and I myself prefer record jukes (I have found out as I am sure everyone else has that CD’s skip and the long time opportunity to save that music is not good) as the music available on vinyl is unlimited vinyl records are the audio medium of my choice. I especially like those oddball records made for example: disco duck, the streak, classical cluck, monster mash, tiptoe thru the tulips (I heard Tiny Tim died a few years ago and I somehow think that MISS VICKIE was no where around) the macarena etc.
Q. I see record albums on the walls in your shop, what is that all about?
A. The albums provide you an opportunity to “flashback’ to “the day”. Everyone has a favorite album or song and seeing that album leads to a story which everyone gladly shares with me which I gladly listen to.
A. The albums provide you an opportunity to “flashback’ to “the day”. Everyone has a favorite album or song and seeing that album leads to a story which everyone gladly shares with me which I gladly listen to.
Q. I see Buy Sell and Trade, what exactly do you mean by that?
A. Just what it says. I buy coin-op machines, sell them and will take trade-ins (as long as it doesn’t eat)
A. Just what it says. I buy coin-op machines, sell them and will take trade-ins (as long as it doesn’t eat)
Q. I want to put a game in my family room. Do I have to put quarters in it?
A. All coin-op machines can be changed to free-play either internally or with the use of a button to by-pass the coin op mech.
A. All coin-op machines can be changed to free-play either internally or with the use of a button to by-pass the coin op mech.
Q. How about air hockey and pool tables?
A. Right now I limit my shop to either stand up or set down arcade games, pinballs, juke boxes etc. Air hockey tables and pool tables may be included in my inventory.
A. Right now I limit my shop to either stand up or set down arcade games, pinballs, juke boxes etc. Air hockey tables and pool tables may be included in my inventory.
Q. Why should I buy one of your games when I can get one off e-bay?
A. My walk in shop offers you an opportunity to see, touch, inspect, & play what you are buying rather than hoping that what you bought off the web is actually what you think it is. It seems that when you find the machine you want it is many miles away and the shipping cost always adds to the price of the machine.
A. My walk in shop offers you an opportunity to see, touch, inspect, & play what you are buying rather than hoping that what you bought off the web is actually what you think it is. It seems that when you find the machine you want it is many miles away and the shipping cost always adds to the price of the machine.
Q. Are these machines 110 volt or 220 volt?
A. All coin op machines are 110 volt. I would highly recommend that a grounded circuit (three wire) be used. In commercial application a grounded circuit is required so I would do the same for in-home use.
A. All coin op machines are 110 volt. I would highly recommend that a grounded circuit (three wire) be used. In commercial application a grounded circuit is required so I would do the same for in-home use.
Q. What kind of machines do you sell?
A. If it is coin operated and it was in an arcade at one time I either have had one, have one in my shop now or can get one. Look closely at my photo of my shop and you will see the variety of machines I sell.
A. If it is coin operated and it was in an arcade at one time I either have had one, have one in my shop now or can get one. Look closely at my photo of my shop and you will see the variety of machines I sell.
Q. Just how big are these machines? Will they fit through my doorway?
A. These machines usually fit through a normal 32” door. I can only remember one game (a King Of Dragons arcade game) that didn’t fit. The bigger games (for example, that Suzuka that you see in one of my pics) can be broke down into three pieces and then fits through a normal door).
A. These machines usually fit through a normal 32” door. I can only remember one game (a King Of Dragons arcade game) that didn’t fit. The bigger games (for example, that Suzuka that you see in one of my pics) can be broke down into three pieces and then fits through a normal door).
Q. What exactly is your store all about? It appears to be more than just a store with machines for sale.
A. Flashback is more than an “I sell machines shop.” Seeing the machines and hearing the music in an “Arcade” setting takes most people on a trip down memory lane. I just the other day had a 65 year old man do the “stroll” in my shop. When grey or white haired men see my Big Bambu album with the rolling paper still intact, some say, "I smoked mine.” Having a “FLASHBACK” happens to people of all ages here. - Tom
A. Flashback is more than an “I sell machines shop.” Seeing the machines and hearing the music in an “Arcade” setting takes most people on a trip down memory lane. I just the other day had a 65 year old man do the “stroll” in my shop. When grey or white haired men see my Big Bambu album with the rolling paper still intact, some say, "I smoked mine.” Having a “FLASHBACK” happens to people of all ages here. - Tom