Re: I emailed the guy, response inside...

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Posted by LuSiD on 18, 2001 at 5:25 PM:

In Reply to: I emailed the guy, response inside... posted by Garv on 18, 2001 at 10:11 AM:

The least he could have done would be to mirror the image files on his own server, but he's linked them right off my site. That eats my bandwidth allotment.

I knew when I originally posted the site that someone might do this someday, but given the cost of building the cabinet I can't see how anyone would make any significant $$ from selling them. I thought it was more important to share the info with the BYOAC community.

It cost me about $1000 to build, not including the computer! After building a few myself, It still takes 2 guys a full weekend to put one together, so after you factor in time spent, cost of the components, and throw in a computer, not to mention shipping, it's hard to see the payoff from building them.

Interesting.
Oh, AND he auctions off MAME rom cds.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1238257948

Here's the copy from that auction:
"Do all MAME distributors ship from the United states? NO

Do all MAME distributors offer FREE updates? NO

Don't waste your time, order from the BEST! Just check our flawless feedback

These 5 CD's contain all MAME roms, screenshots, sound samples, icons, and artwork up to version 0.37 b14. These files are getting very hard to find, and can take DAYS to download via modem.

Don't be fooled by auctions or sites selling you incomplete or old ROM sets. This is what you are looking for!

$20.00 + $5.00 shipping to anywhere in the US!

ALL ORDERS PLACED BEFORE NOON CENTRAL TIME WILL BE MAILED THE SAME DAY! MOST CLIENTS HAVE THEIR ROMS IN 3 to 5 DAYS!!!

BONUS!

FREE LIFETIME UPDATES WITH EACH PURCHASE!

You can download updates to each future release of MAME from our private FTP server. No more searching for roms, or purchasing updates. After you have this set, you will be able to download the latest MAME roms at no charge.

These CD's also contain all roms needed for MAME b15 when it is released.

This auction is for 2883 WORKING roms + 22 MAME b15 roms for a total of 2905 ROMS. Here is a screenshot from ArcadeAtHome showing that this auction contains the complete set of 2883 roms.

Full technical support is available for all purchases. We will have you up and playing these roms in minutes."

His other auction.

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: The least he could have done would be to mirror the image files on his own server, but he's linked them right off my site. That eats my bandwidth allotment. : I knew when I originally posted the site that someone might do this someday, but given the cost of building the cabinet I can't see how anyone would make any significant $$ from selling them. I thought it was more important to share the info with the BYOAC community. : It cost me about $1000 to build, not including the computer! After building a few myself, It still takes 2 guys a full weekend to put one together, so after you factor in time spent, cost of the components, and throw in a computer, not to mention shipping, it's hard to see the payoff from building them. : Interesting. : Oh, AND he auctions off MAME rom cds. : http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1238257948 : Here's the copy from that auction: : "Do all MAME distributors ship from the United states? NO : Do all MAME distributors offer FREE updates? NO : Don't waste your time, order from the BEST! Just check our flawless feedback : These 5 CD's contain all MAME roms, screenshots, sound samples, icons, and artwork up to version 0.37 b14. These files are getting very hard to find, and can take DAYS to download via modem. : Don't be fooled by auctions or sites selling you incomplete or old ROM sets. This is what you are looking for! : : : $20.00 + $5.00 shipping to anywhere in the US! : ALL ORDERS PLACED BEFORE NOON CENTRAL TIME WILL BE MAILED THE SAME DAY! MOST CLIENTS HAVE THEIR ROMS IN 3 to 5 DAYS!!! : : BONUS! : FREE LIFETIME UPDATES WITH EACH PURCHASE! : You can download updates to each future release of MAME from our private FTP server. No more searching for roms, or purchasing updates. After you have this set, you will be able to download the latest MAME roms at no charge. : : These CD's also contain all roms needed for MAME b15 when it is released. : This auction is for 2883 WORKING roms + 22 MAME b15 roms for a total of 2905 ROMS. Here is a screenshot from ArcadeAtHome showing that this auction contains the complete set of 2883 roms. : Full technical support is available for all purchases. We will have you up and playing these roms in minutes."

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