Buddy of mine just sold his HUO, low plays AFM-SE for $6k, had it listed for over a month and just couldn't get traction on selling it.

Didn't matter though, he ended up buying a Dark Knight and said he loves the fresh/new gameplay and the fact it changes up "the old" collection.

If I was in the market for an AFM, it would most definitely be the LE.. just a fantastic package.

Got a quick question for those that own this game... is the side armor removeable without damaging the game? My old Bally/Williams had double stick tape on it, does this one also? Reason I'm asking is my friend is looking at one that has stainless armor and he wants green armor.

That playfield is not "OK" for a 1-2 year old "LE" that was sold for top dollar as "Mint" with "low plays".

You're crazy IMO. But when it's dealing with someone elses problem, it doesn't seem as bad does it. I've been in a bad spot like this before (mis-represented game with a BS story behind it) and it's not a good position to be in.

I'd be going all the way through to make this right if I was holding it right now, I can tell you that. I thought Chicago Gaming prided themselves in the quality of playfields, more so than any other manufacturer? If they don't make this right, I'll be giving my MMr purchase a second thought (I have one on order due for next month).

I think both would be bad, and to be honest, the way those inserts are settling I think this is worse and has the most potential for unusual wear and tear on the playfield going forward.

I think you're confused, this isn't my game. I'm only providing my input.

So with saying the playfield is OK, you would accept this during a sale of the machine with no negative consideration towards price? Just curious.

If you say this is NOT CGC's issue, then I ask you this- Why is it that, over 10+ years of Stern ownership, including games that I have owned 10+ years or more (LOTR, TSPP, etc.), do I not have one Stern (or even JJP) that has this issue? If this is "normal" for a playfield to do this, shouldn't other Pinball companies playfields exhibit this "normal" behavior?

Again, I'm playing devil's advocate and trying to place myself in the shoes of the person who owns this machine.

Let's do a poll here, how many here, upon inspection, have an AFMr (LE or not) that has this issue (I believe too little clearcoat and evident settling).

And again, I speak with my wallet. If you're telling me that CGC doesn't care about their quality control, then why should I pay $8K plus shipping for my upcoming MMr?

I agree brother, play it and be happy!