So a local pizza joint has a Soprano's pin that's been collecting dust for over a year. They haven't bothered to fix it and it just sits there with an "Out of order" sign on it, more recently no sign, just turned off, I'm told it's still broken when I asked about playing it last month. I'm considering offering up one of my machines in exchange for it. They get something that works and brings in some cash, I get a machine that's worth more than any I currently own and I have some interest in, could be a win-win. Anyone try something like that? If so, how'd it go? I've heard of a lot of guys buying machines in the wild, but how about trading for 'em?

I figure that too, but I don't have the cash to just offer to purchase it.

I figure there's a chance he'll just know that his is broken, and mine's not and be happy to have a working machine. And on top of that, The Sopranos would have a great home where it'd get fixed up and get a ton of play. I don't want to screw anyone over or anything, but if they just see it as a machine to make them money, I think it'd be a good deal for everyone.

Yeah, I'd be trading Dredd for it. Or if possible an arcade cab or two. I haven't had JD long enough to really notice it needs tweaking or anything. I have a pretty big love for the theme, and at very worst, it's not a machine I wouldn't be able to trade for something I did like if I came to dislike the gameplay.

That's where I was coming from. I'd be equally willing to fix it up if I got to play it for free when I was in, haha.

Well, that new Dredd movie coming out in September could give it some short-lived hype. Honestly if this doesn't work I think I'll sit on JD for a while, I really enjoyed the comics in my teens (the mid-90's ones), so I won't feel bad if it stays in my game room for a while .