Posted by CoreyGH on 2, 2001 at 4:57 PM:
So I'm just getting started with this whole 'build your own arcade controls' deal and I wanted to buy some parts. I checked the phonebook and found out there is a local 'amusement devices' dealer in town so I figured I'd pick up my joystick and 10 buttons there instead of waiting for them to be shipped.
They wanted $25 for a joystick and $5 for ONE button WITHOUT the microswitch ($7 with). Plus all these parts were USED!
Is there a reason they wanted 2-3 times what it would cost me to order these parts NEW online?