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Are Stern Pros underpriced?

By westofrome

4 years ago


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    “Are Stern Pros underpriced?”

    • Absolutely. The fake knocker sound is gold, Jerry, gold. 21 votes
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    • Nope, Stern should be paying me to take a few. 223 votes
      86%
    • Trick question - Stern Pros are priceless. 16 votes
      6%

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    #65 4 years ago
    Quoted from CrazyLevi:

    I don't think it's possible. So far nobody has shown they can release a "home model" that is sufficient for a commercial pinball collector. There's really not much you can strip off one of these games without making it seem like a cheap toy. Getting rid of the coin door ain't gonna do it - what do you save a hundred bucks at most? I think many of us could live without a coin door but it's the "other things" you mention that's always going to be a dealbreaker.
    The most recent attempt - Spider Man home model - showed the limits of this concept. It's basically a fun, commercial-style pinball machine, as anybody who has played Supreme can tell you. I'd have no problem having Supreme in a collection, it's a real pinball machine. Spider Man, which sold for around $1,000 less than a regular pro, doesn't feel that way, despite having the same rules, playfield, and mechanics. The cheap plastic box masquerading as a "cabinet" is just horrible, feels like junk, and the single crap speaker located right over your right ball sack doesn't do the trick either. Yes, we'd all love something close to a pro for "thousands" less but so far there is zero evidence that this is feasible.

    Absolutely!! People want the real deal and anything short of a commercial coin op isnt going to cut it.

    #96 4 years ago

    Not me. I prefer to be underwhelmed, by a lame, uninspired theme that's a flat out poorly built pos, that'll also drain my bank account faster than my ex-wife.

    #102 4 years ago

    I really cant fault Stern for making a money grab while they can. They're on the clock and the pinball resurgence isnt going to last forever. They're the only company I'd consider buying nib from.

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