I'm seeing prices near the $7K range for nice HUO ACDC Premiums, and around $8K+ for nice HUO Luci's. Simple supply and demand.

I think Stern's plate is full right now, their production line is slammed full for a long time to come. I don't think they will be remaking ACDC anytime soon.. but of course, they COULD in the future... just how long are we talking about is the question. Most likely years?

Then you have to take into account that Stern prices are up (er, enforced at a higher selling point) so I would expect the new Premiums, IF/WHEN they do them, to be at the higher price also.

To me, if I didn't have one, I'd snag one now and just enjoy.. and if they remake it, the money I may lose is the cost of playing the machine at my house/ownership.

Sounds like they could use the money now more than ever! Perhaps that licensing fee just went down with their tour cancelled? I don't think the tour situation would affect the licensing issue personally.

While the prices are high, there's a reason for that- High demand, low supply, and arguably the best lyman code on the plant, combined with a super-flowing Steve Ritchie playfield. And EVERYONE likes AC/DC music... It's hard to find someone that doesn't.

NIB Premiums are what, almost $7K now with the "dealer enforced pricing structure"?

My advice? Buy what you can afford and don't sweat a few hundred bucks.. the hobby is more fun if you're not constantly counting dollars and hoping you can sell your game for what you got into it (or more for some people). While I'm not a spendthrift, I buy what I want and consider any losses the price of playing the game and having fun.