One of the best EMs in the country, Mark. And you are right when you say you need to have a break in between high level restorations. The amount of detail and dedication needed to restore at this level is sometimes to the point of being ridiculously time consuming. But you get there in the end, and you have a talking point within the collection and also the satisfaction of knowing you have given the machine the best possible outcome possible. The value of the game can sometimes be more or less that "market" value - but then again - "what is market value" with this kind of work. Would "Joe Public" have an opportunity to buy such a machine ? Also - sometimes the "value" the experience has given to you (the restorer) makes up for any shortcomings in the price of the game - should you sell it. I always think of the "enjoyment" the 100 + hours gave me, as the restorer.
You lifted the bar on this restoration. Congrats..
Well done
