Quoted from rommy:I disagree with this one. I think the MM made by Stern will be enough different than the MM made by WMS that the WMS one will eventually be worth more. Especially a high end restoration by a big name like HEP or Keller or McCune or Kelley. Maybe something like Stern MM +$2,000 = WMS MM. Not saying that will be the formula, just that there might be one down the road. All depends on perceived value and what we pinheads are willing to shell out. But I also think WMS MM has already dropped all it is going to drop.
Well guess we will just have to agree to disagree. I know traditionalists will say this sort of thing and I can understand that but there is a flip side to that coin.
Some of us will actually prefer a Remake that has upgrades that include color capable LCD screens, shaker integration through driver board based on various outputs, superior factory sound due to them using uncompressed audio, updated (affordable to replaceable) hardware, native LED support which included three in each insert to cover any rogue LEDs which are all rated at 50K hours, updatability (for things like color LCD integration), adjustable coil/flipper strength, opportunity for technical support direct from manufacturer, trim options, and the machine not being used for 20 plus years but being brand spanking new. To name a few things. 
I know it's just like my opinion man but I would not pay $8K plus for a 20 year old machine but would for a new one. To each their own as always.
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