Rain Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I have a friend on facebook selling this for $350 and just wanted to know if it was worth the money or not. It's a PAC-MAN marquee signed by Billy Mitchell and has a letter of authenticity. I have attached a picture, just if anybody knows then let me know to pass or jump on it (I would prefer if it was Donkey Kong, but eh? Oh well.)
djvj Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I heard once that when someone signs it and puts a personal msg, like the one above, it lowers the value vs if it was just a signature. "Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music."RocketLauncher's Official Home If you appreciate my work:My Apps:Window LoggerIdle Volume AdjusterExplorerRestorerRom Folder CleanerModule UpdaterMy Guides:How To Mod Guncons with Aimtrak
SophT Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 nothing that a little solvent cleaner can't remove, the 'Rik,' part anyways also if he's a friend are you going to get the "bro deal"? Things I Break ----- System Requirements? How do I remove rom warnings? How do I shut-down my computer? How do I shell HyperSpin?
Circo Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 LOL it's kind of awesome even if billy mitchell is a bit of a douche ___________________________________ HyperSpin Website Admin Team Also Visit EmuMovies.com
Dazz Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 About 7 years ago I got to play BM in a 2 player game of Donkey Kong on his DK machine. I didn't have anything else around but this CD sleeve.
zomboided Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 About 7 years ago I got to play BM in a 2 player game of Donkey Kong on his DK machine. I didn't have anything else around but this CD sleeve. That's pretty cool, but you don't mention how many points you beat him by? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
rdhanded2 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 That's pretty cool, but you don't mention how many points you beat him by? My Tekken 3 pedestal conversionBasement Bar / Arcade
baddeolv Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I have a friend on facebook selling this for $350 and just wanted to know if it was worth the money or not. It's a PAC-MAN marquee signed by Billy Mitchell and has a letter of authenticity. I have attached a picture, just if anybody knows then let me know to pass or jump on it (I would prefer if it was Donkey Kong, but eh? Oh well.) Awesome, being an expert on these types of things, i can honestly tell you that the marquee would not be worth purchasing for the autograph. Billy Mitchell isnt really a super collectable signature as the guy will sign anything you put in front of him...(use Dazz's post for example, lol). With the signature market, the really collectable ones would be from people that are jerks, and never want to sign anything...Ty Cobb comes to mind...And djvj is definitely correct, when an autograph is personalized its pretty much worthless. But I will give you the same spiel i give any other customer, "The value of any collectable depends solely on what the collector is willing to pay for it". So there is your "Freebe" courtesy of ...lol Instagram : baddeolv Kik : baddeolv Facebook : Brian Addeo www.facebook.com/thecorepunk
Rain Posted January 25, 2012 Author Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks for the input guys, I have decided to pass on it based on what I was told. Appreciate the help guys, well it's back to vBulletin database error hell for me lol.
zomboided Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Awesome, being an expert on these types of things, i can honestly tell you that the marquee would not be worth purchasing for the autograph. Billy Mitchell isnt really a super collectable signature as the guy will sign anything you put in front of him...(use Dazz's post for example, lol). With the signature market, the really collectable ones would be from people that are jerks, and never want to sign anything...Ty Cobb comes to mind...And djvj is definitely correct, when an autograph is personalized its pretty much worthless. But I will give you the same spiel i give any other customer, "The value of any collectable depends solely on what the collector is willing to pay for it". So there is your "Freebe" courtesy of ...lol "Thanks for bringing it in, sorry we couldn't do a deal"... Dazz, how did you get to play BM at DK? That's pretty cool! I met Walter once, who was a really nice bloke, but your story wins! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
baddeolv Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Instagram : baddeolv Kik : baddeolv Facebook : Brian Addeo www.facebook.com/thecorepunk
SubZero Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Now Bill has good stuff on his Mortal Kombat machine, Ed Boon people!! sorry guys dont know what im talking about, with or without a signature
Mr Black Arm Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 LOL it's kind of awesome even if billy mitchell is a bit of a douche A bit? You are being too kind Circo. Hahahaha I wonder if Dazz played against him or against a tape of him playing?
Dazz Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 "Thanks for bringing it in, sorry we couldn't do a deal"...Dazz, how did you get to play BM at DK? That's pretty cool! I met Walter once, who was a really nice bloke, but your story wins! I think it was back in 2004 or 2005 at the Winter CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) tournament. I played competitive UT2k3 back then. Billy's booth was sponsored by some company, I think it was Hitachi Hard Drives, and they had several arcade games setup. The machines were all BM's personal machines. I know there was the DK machine, but I think there was also Ms. Pac and DKJR. There might have been a couple other cabs as well, but I don't recall. It was a challenge BM for the high scores type thing. A bit? You are being too kind Circo. HahahahaI wonder if Dazz played against him or against a tape of him playing? No, I actually played a 2 player game in person. I got a picture taken with him, but I can't seem to find it.
Mr Black Arm Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 No, I actually played a 2 player game in person. I got a picture taken with him, but I can't seem to find it. I'm just messin' around. I was saying that joking about that King of Quarters documentary.
Mark Norville Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Found this interesting, but I would say that unless you are a total nerd, then really this is not worth anything. I am in England and for me Billy Mitchell is a character from Eastenders a dull and boring soap opera, not forgetting depressing. If it was someone such as Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, then it would be more of a bargain. As people have said personal signatures are not worth the paper they are written upon, e.g my name is Mark so why would I want to purchase something that says's Rick? If for example a marquee was going to cost £325 dollars and for £25 more you had his signature, then yes you might have a bargain, if on the other hand it costs £25 for the marquee and £325 for his signature then you are onto a loser. He really is not a known personality so keep your wallet in your pocket. Proud to be part of the Hyperspin community.
brian_hoffman Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 Now Bill has good stuff on his Mortal Kombat machine, Ed Boon people!! sorry guys dont know what im talking about, with or without a signature Very true, I was there. We both got our picture with Ed Boon and I got a MK9 xbox360 game signed... He's a cool guy! You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance.
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