Post by cheg on Oct 22, 2012 7:15:59 GMT -5
First off I'd like to say hi to all as this is my first post in this forum.
I acquired a Vectrex 11 years ago at a garage sale. It came with four games (Berzerk, Webwarp, Cosmic Chasm and a fourth I can't I identify since it's covered with a 72 game multicart sticker!) and I bought it for the incredible low price of just $20. The cart I bought last year for approx $80.
Anyway, the screw-on thumb tip was missing from the get go so I never really got to 'bond' with my Vectrex as the threaded rod wasn't pleasant to use as you may all expect.
I posted in the newsgroups looking to purchase a used one but none were to be found. I then asked if anyone could machine some and lots replied to that post saying that if that ever got done to let them know...
Looks like I took the helm on that project! I just recently had a guy make me a prototype and it turned out fantastic. He went with online photos and dimensions that were kindly provided to me by Mittens in RGV. Here's an example of the finished product imgur.com/5NfTb (sorry about the dirty controller- lol)
One thing I want to make clear is that the machinist doesn't want to go in high production here. I said I might need about ten and he kind of winced but I think I might be able to bump it up to 20. So far I have 8 ordered from two people in RGV so if you're interested in getting one send me a PM. They will most likely go for $15 a piece delivered withing North-America (price will depend on quantity ordered).
Once I have 20 ordered that will be it until he feels like doing another run. I will keep the email priority for this order and the next (if it happens).
Well, that's it for now. I hope this is good news for some of you!
Have a good day
cheg (Alex)
[glow=red,2,300]*** UPDATE ***
Some of you are seeing this post from links from other forums so I'll give the prices here:
$20 for 1, $15 each if you order 2 or more. Price includes shipping in the US and Canada. Paypal payments can be sent to alarose@gmail.com. Make sure your complete billing info is there.
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I acquired a Vectrex 11 years ago at a garage sale. It came with four games (Berzerk, Webwarp, Cosmic Chasm and a fourth I can't I identify since it's covered with a 72 game multicart sticker!) and I bought it for the incredible low price of just $20. The cart I bought last year for approx $80.
Anyway, the screw-on thumb tip was missing from the get go so I never really got to 'bond' with my Vectrex as the threaded rod wasn't pleasant to use as you may all expect.
I posted in the newsgroups looking to purchase a used one but none were to be found. I then asked if anyone could machine some and lots replied to that post saying that if that ever got done to let them know...
Looks like I took the helm on that project! I just recently had a guy make me a prototype and it turned out fantastic. He went with online photos and dimensions that were kindly provided to me by Mittens in RGV. Here's an example of the finished product imgur.com/5NfTb (sorry about the dirty controller- lol)
One thing I want to make clear is that the machinist doesn't want to go in high production here. I said I might need about ten and he kind of winced but I think I might be able to bump it up to 20. So far I have 8 ordered from two people in RGV so if you're interested in getting one send me a PM. They will most likely go for $15 a piece delivered withing North-America (price will depend on quantity ordered).
Once I have 20 ordered that will be it until he feels like doing another run. I will keep the email priority for this order and the next (if it happens).
Well, that's it for now. I hope this is good news for some of you!
Have a good day
cheg (Alex)
[glow=red,2,300]*** UPDATE ***
Some of you are seeing this post from links from other forums so I'll give the prices here:
$20 for 1, $15 each if you order 2 or more. Price includes shipping in the US and Canada. Paypal payments can be sent to alarose@gmail.com. Make sure your complete billing info is there.
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