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General Donkey Kong Discussion => General Donkey Kong Discussion => Topic started by: Jack2112 on December 09, 2018, 12:07:53 pm

Title: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: Jack2112 on December 09, 2018, 12:07:53 pm
Im interested in buying an original Donkey Kong arcade game. I would like it to have the original board with a CRT display. Does anyone know of a good place to purchase one?  I saw TNT in PA that sells them .. They seem pretty good.
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: Mitch Mitchell on December 09, 2018, 04:11:00 pm
Keep an eye out for craigs list or klov, befriend arcade owners and ask your friends if they have an extra nintendo cab you can make into a dk; that's what i did, i asked around and 1 of my buddies had a project cab and some parts. I picked up the board set the month before i found the cab from another friend on facebook.
Keep at it, and happy hunting.
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: Jack2112 on December 10, 2018, 07:34:35 am
Thanks... I would be willing to pay more money to not have to piece it together.. I figured id see if anybody out there had a machine they wanted d to sell..
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: YesAffinity on December 10, 2018, 01:14:01 pm
I would be willing to pay more money to not have to piece it together..
That's usually how it works. :D

Craigslist, letgo, offerup, and as said KLOV and facebook groups.

I used to see them on CL pretty frequently, sometimes they'd come up 2 or 3 at a time.  Always in varying degrees of desirability/completeness.  But, it's been a while since I've seen any.  not that I'm looking, but I keep an eye out anyway.

Long story short, be patient.  Something will come your way.

Where are you located?
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: bradtech519 on December 11, 2018, 01:30:29 pm
I've been keeping an eye out for one priced right. There were some on the east coast about 60 days ago for $600-800 in great condition.  Ones around OKC have been $1500+.  You can also buy a cheaper Donkey Kong Junior cabinet & try to find an original DK Board to swap into the DK JR Cabinet. Only boards I see now are AS-IS untested for $220-250 on ebay.  I don't think the Double DK or two game set on Mikes is permitted for score submissions if you are playing for fun only it doesn't matter. If you don't mind paying $300-500 bucks for shipping there are some on ebay.
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: Rolledcigs on December 11, 2018, 02:59:09 pm
I live in central ohio and I am willing to sell mine. Pm me if you're interested.
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: krehztim on December 11, 2018, 04:14:30 pm
I'm in north-central Virginia, about 75 miles from DC, and I've had an impossible time finding one.
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: Flobeamer1922 on December 11, 2018, 04:17:02 pm
I've been keeping an eye out for one priced right. There were some on the east coast about 60 days ago for $600-800 in great condition.  Ones around OKC have been $1500+.  You can also buy a cheaper Donkey Kong Junior cabinet & try to find an original DK Board to swap into the DK JR Cabinet. Only boards I see now are AS-IS untested for $220-250 on ebay.  I don't think the Double DK or two game set on Mikes is permitted for score submissions if you are playing for fun only it doesn't matter. If you don't mind paying $300-500 bucks for shipping there are some on ebay.
Actually, Double Donkey Kong boards were recently allowed for DKF submissions.
Title: Re: Where can i buy a Donkey Kong Arcade game
Post by: YesAffinity on December 11, 2018, 04:27:21 pm
Actually, Double Donkey Kong boards were recently allowed for DKF submissions.
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