Looks really cool, amazing collection. I like all those 80s atari cabs and everything seems to be in amazing condition. I have to imagine this would cost tens of thousands to acquire this kind of collection in 2022.
Thank you. Here’s another from the Atari section: Marble Madness.
Yes was fortunate classic games cost a bit less back when most of them were acquired. Wasn’t uncommon to find cheap complete games. In some cases less than a Neo Geo home cart.
The catch was a game often would need work, but every once in awhile would get lucky and score a game in super nice shape, especially if willing to ship.
Otherwise a game may involve restoration which is costly and takes time.
It’s all relative though. Candy cabs for example have increased significantly in value also. I wouldn’t have the means to collect all these again if had to start over at current pricing + it’s a lot harder to find NOS parts and cabinet art.