Stern makes disposable games today, similar to redemption titles.
Compare this to say a 2013 Merit Megatouch RX, and the difference is remarkable.
Contact your local distributor in person for more detailed information, and ask for the price of truth. Watch their eyes and hesitation in response.
Anyone than expects free parts for a 5 year old game needs to be realistic. It makes no difference on # plays. Distributors laugh at these requests. Manufacturers politely decline, if still in business.
My background is based on informed an opinion and discussions, just like when I set up, prep and burn in new games for my company. Here are two IM Premiums going out the the door tomorrow. There are not that many companies out there that buy a half dozen or more of everything Stern makes, unless a distributor themselves. I have seen every Stern change easily since before Luci days, which started most heavily in 2012, even before advent of SPIKE.
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