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Hi, I used to be a partner in a now-defunct arcade bar. AMA. We succumbed to a combination of COVID and rising rents. Retail margins are thin even with huge al
by shove 3y ago
Hi, I used to be a partner in a now-defunct arcade bar. AMA.
We succumbed to a combination of COVID and rising rents. Retail margins are thin even with huge alcohol markups. The money we made on the games roughly paid the salary for our full-time tech.
Loved it. Might even do it again someday. But I probably lost $80k the first time.
- sircastor 3y agoPinball machine maintenance is pretty terrible. It’s fascinating to an enthusiast, but it’s also a specialized skill and therefore spendy.
- shove 3y agoIt’s not too bad on modern machines from established players. But those are $10k. The pins at auctions are much more affordable but quite likely have multiple issues — a troubleshooting nightmare.