Rather than list a game as “non-working”, some sellers may list them as “untested” to encourage a higher selling price. Since the JAMMA standard is so common, it is very easy for a seller to test JAMMA boards for working condition. Please assume these are not working and will need some type of repair, especially if these are JAMMA PCB boards. You may see arcade PCBs for sale listed as “untested”. A “parts board”, which may be missing chips and daughter cards may go for 15-30% of a working arcade PCB price. In general, I would say a more common, non-working board goes for around 30-40% of a working arcade PCB price. Less common titles, such as Major Havoc, may sell for even $800+ when not working or “untested” simply because they can be challenging to acquire regardless of working condition. Many common titles, such as Pac-Man that are complete, but in non-working condition or “untested” may sell for $35-$65. Non working and incomplete arcade PCBs sell for considerable less than their working counter parts. The prices below do not factor in shipping. As with many potential collectibles, prices can vary greatly and can swing like they do in other markets. There are certainly reasonable deals to be found on eBay, and many fair sellers. When Buying or Selling Arcade PCBs on eBayĪrcade PCBs may often run 15-35% more on eBay (compared to collector forums and between collectors) as sellers on eBay are often trying to cover selling fees as well as drive up prices and/or are patiently waiting to net a customer willing to pay a premium. Personally, I do not focus on buying and selling arcade games and parts for profit and tend to seek out games based on what I enjoy playing. The coin-operated hobby or business, or both, depending on your position, has widely ranging prices due to the fact that some see arcade cabinets as large, bulky boxes they simply want to get rid of, while others highly value and appreciate their worth for either profit, entertainment or nostalgic reasons. Naturally, opinions will vary so it is always suggested to do your due diligence when buying or selling. These prices are largely gathered from sales and listings on arcade collector forums and from in-person transactions. The arcade PCB price guide below reflects the price of complete, tested and working arcade PCB game boards based on my experiences and what I have seen in the market place. I've seen a few suppliers that offer other silkscreen colors, essentially any of the seven basic colors in any combination.*** Click to jump below to the arcade PCB price guide *** - Updated Green, Red, Blue, Violet, Yellow, Black (all with black silkscreen) The colors that I've seen are as follows: I cannot speak for Tronic or his supplier, but I haven't seen the tan color offered by any suppliers that I use or that I've looked into recently. Once we know for sure of the color then I'll match whatever it is. I could make them blue to match Tronic's game board (assuming it gets mass produced in blue) if that's what everyone wants. I'm also considering making a new QPE PCB so if anyone is interested in that then let me know. It might be nice to make them in blue if the mainboard ends up being blue but I'd have to get more PCBs manufactured and that would jack up the cost too much.Īlso, I can probably supply a BX287 to replace the PROM 82S129 at 6C but if someone else is making a batch of actual PROMs then I'd vote for that solution. The BXAVGs will be available too and they'll be green as usual. I don't want to clutter someone else's thread. If interested please email me directly rather than comment here. I wasn't planning to run them again but if there is enough interest then I probably will. I'm am presently also negotiating with my supplier over the price of another batch of the BXMHCSD (Space Duel to Major Havoc Converter) PCBs. Since the conversion boards were destined to be shipped with converter boards which had their own VDR and since the Xout signal wasn't going to be used anyway in that setup, that's most likely was R40 was omitted. I have not seen any dedicated boards so I don't know what they have populated but I would expect both. Such is indicated on the MH schematic and my conversion board has R54 but no R40. The X channel VDR, R40, was not populated. Many, possibly all, conversion version MH boards only had one VDR populated, specifically R54 on the Y channel. I just recently ordered more BXVDR PCBs from my supplier so there will be lots available.
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