FAQ : ( Marquees | Side Art | Decals | Bulk Orders | Shipping | Packaging )


Emdkay.net :

Q: What type of product can I expect to receive from Emdkay.net?

A: If you're looking to build your own MAME cabinet, then you know how essential it is to have a high quality marquee.  An arcade cabinet just isn't complete without a beautiful marquee.  We offer high quality Mame Marquees designed to your specifications.  All of our Marquees are printed on Premium Glossy Photo Paper.  This ensures that your Marquee will appear with maximum gloss and finish. 

Many very satisfied customers! Don’t hesitate to check our current eBay feedback!



Press Releases

* EMDKAY congratulates the Devastator II Arcade Joystick on their 9.0 "Kickass" Maximum PC rating!
 You can view the article in the January 2004 edition of Maximum PC's Hardcore Hardware review and see a great photo of the Devastator II Arcade Joystick sporting an Emdkay marquee!

* EMDKAY is featured in the May 2003 edition of GameSpy's "How to Build a Home Arcade Machine" article!
Check out the article by clicking on the image below!

* EMDKAY, in association with Xgaming.com, is extremely proud to support the Jerry Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Association by donating our marquees for their August 2004 arcade & carnival held in Bellevue, Ohio. 

   


* EMDKAY is featured in Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine, a book by John St. Clair.
It is published by Wiley Publishing, and can be found in any major book retailer, or under ISBN# 0764556169. 

MAME - What exactly is it?

Mame (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) is an emulation program that allows people to enjoy the long-lost arcade games, and even some of the newer ones on their home computer or custom built Mame arcade cabinet.  For a complete explanation on Mame, games supported, emulation support, and just about anything else about arcade gaming, check out the Mame homepage.

Curious about MAME, but not sure how to go about getting an arcade machine of your own?  It's easier than you think!  The Arcade Controls website has information about finding old arcade cabinets, building new arcade cabinets, making your own arcade controls, and everything imaginable about the actual construction of your own Mame cabinet.

Experience a little arcade nostalgia and check out the virtual arcade video courtesy of the Arcade Controls website! 
Note: May cause teary eyes!

       
Arcade '84 Hi-Res MPEG 32MB                 Arcade '84 Smaller/Faster MPEG 5MB

FAQ (Marquees) :

Q: What type of material is used to produce these marquees?
A: All of our marquees are printed on Premium Glossy Photo Paper. This
ensures that your Marquee will appear with maximum gloss and finish. The
material is smudge and water-resistant.

Q: Does lighting behind the marquee enhance their apearance?
A: Yes! Fluorescent lighting as well as blacklighting make these marquees
look absolutely gorgeous!

Q: Are custom sizes available?
A: Yes, the maximum height that can be produced is 8.0". The length can be
any size up to 38.0". Please inquire about sizes over 38.0".

Q: The marquees don't appear in great quality on the website. I can see
jagged edges on the lettering of MAME in several images. Why is this?
A: The marquee images on the website are compressed for faster download
times. Your actual marquee is produced from an extremely high quality file.

Q: Can you print out a marquee from an image file that I send you?
A: Yes, as long as it meets these requirements: The file must be at least
150 DPI, and in either PSD, AI, JPG, BMP, TIF, or PNG format. If your file
doesn't exactly meet these requirements, feel free to send the file anyway
and we'll let you know what can be done. 

If you'd like to upload a file for printing, you can contact us to request an
FTP account.  Your FTP user name and password will be assigned by us
upon approval.

Q: I have an idea for a marquee I'd like created.  Can you make a marquee
from scratch based on my ideas?
A: Yes.  Let us know exactly what you'd like your marquee to look like
and we can create it!  We offer very low rates and free quotes before any
work is done!

Q: How exactly do I mount the marquee onto my arcade cabinet?
A: There are several different methods to mount your marquee. You can
sandwich the marquee between two sheets of lexan, then place screws
directly through the lexan and marquee into the cabinet marquee frame.
You could also use a marquee retainer (see below), but it is not necessary.
A marquee retainer simply supplies a frame for the lexan that mounts around
the cabinet marquee frame. The good thing about using a marquee retainer is
that you don't have to drill holes through the lexan and marquee.  

Also, if you don't have lexan or special tools, you could simply place
screws directly through the marquee, into the marquee frame. Some people
choose to simply use a sticky adhesive around the back of the marquee, and
mount it to the marquee frame area on the arcade cabinet. Please view the
"customer installations" page to see how they look when mounted with these
different methods. 

An economical and non-technical way of securely sandwiching your marquee
between two sheets of lexan is to use "small binder clips" - available at
most office supply stores. 

There are no "wrong" ways to mount your marquee. These are just the most
common methods that customers choose to follow. It never hurts to get
creative when mounting a marquee. One customer used car window weather
stripping as a marquee retainer! Hey, whatever works!

Q: I'd like to use a Happ's Marquee Retainer to hold my marquee in place,
but I'm not sure how to install the product.  How is this done?
A: Happ's Marquee Retainers are very popular for mounting our marquees.
Please view this image for instructions on installing the marquee retainers.

 

FAQ (Decals) :

Q: What type of material is used to produce these decals?
A: Our decals are printed on clear, transparent material.

Q: How are these decals applied?
A: It's very simple to apply one of these decals. Simply peel the image off
the plastic sheet, and apply to the desired surface. It's a good idea to
apply as you peel, since these decals have a "static-cling" capability -
similar to applying car tint to a window.

Q: Can these decals be removed?
A: Yes, these decals can be re-applied on smooth, clean surfaces such as
glass monitor bezels.

FAQ (Bulk Orders) :

Q: Do you accept Bulk Orders?
A: Yes, Bulk Orders are Welcome! Bulk orders are available, but their production
time will vary depending on your request.  Please contact us for details on bulk orders.

Info. about Ordering/Shipping/Returns :

I see that Google Checkout is listed as a payment option, but don't see it offered on the product pages..
A: Currently, if you'd like to use Google checkout, you may email us with the items you'd like to order.  We will then email you with a Google Checkout invoice.  Soon, Google Checkout shopping cart buttons will be available on all products.


United States Shipments:

All items are shipped via USPS 2-3 Day priority mail anywhere in the United States. 
$5.50 on orders up to $99.99
$8.50 on orders $100.00+ 

Worldwide Shipments:

All items shipped outside of the United States will either ship via USPS Airmail
letter-post or Global Priority Mail, depending on your preference.  Actual shipping
charges will apply to your destination.  Please contact us for shipping quotes for
specific locations.

Returns:

Returns are honored only on standard sized Marquees.  Standard sized marquees
are 26.0" x 8.0".  Standard sized marquees must be in original condition.  There is
a 15% processing fee for returned orders.

Info. about Packaging :

Secure packaging for our Marquees! To ensure the safe delivery of your items, all
items are shipped with extreme care. At Emdkay, your marquees are always treated
with the utmost care and consideration.