I started repairing arcade games as a hobby in high school. After a short time I had a substantial collection of games. That collection turned into a business when I opened up a chain of arcades and routes in northern Michigan. I have great memories of the pinball community and all the fun we have had at Auctions and Expos.
Today, I collect as a hobby. I closed my arcades and sold off all of my inventory. I still have a few games setup in my gameroom.