If you collect, make sure you know about www.klov.com. This is the ultimate collection of all arcade games, grouped by category. Since spies.com closed down, most of the manuals for the games are posted here as well. Some arcade advice: CONSULT A SCHEMATIC BEFORE YOU TINKER!
Parts, switches and great technical advice, see www.therealbobroberts.com Fast, super-easy to deal with and a real staple of the arcade community.
Want to fix that arcade on your own? Try www.randyfromm.com 's books and see how that helps. Flowcharts, videos, and great advice all on one site.
If you do not know about RGVAC, its a must read. Use a newsgroup reader (google.com offers a free one) and go to rec.games.video.arcade.collecting or rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace. These people are super helpful, and a wealth of advice.
Want a rare game? See what quarterarcade.com has around,,,, may be just the one. Anthony and the boys in Philly know their stuff.
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For Atari gaming forums, homebrews, hacks and other great classic discussions,, check out www.atariage.com. The fellas at AA have become a hallmark in the collector community. Special releases, informative and a great place to hang out.
Need a collector guide (I'm in it :) ) ? Pop on over to www.digitpress.com and have a look-see. Rarity, price guides and technical specs/trivia about all your old favorites. A must-have in your gaming library.
www.cpuwiz.com is another great fella in the collecting world. Go poke around and see what years of collecting can do for you. He's the only guy I know with Lab Loaners in his trade box!
Want an ebay-alternative? Check www.bidiots.com and see whats for sale. Good looking stuff, great deals!
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www.phillyclassic.com is a must check-out. This year, THE authority on classic arcades will be there: www.videotopia.com! Unreal to get to play all the classics that you thought were lost to the ages. Amazing folks both at PC and Videotopia. Stop by the sites and poke.
