Quoted from Iceman5000:

Chicago

Quoted from MoonwalkerArcade:

If Chicago Gaming is gearing up their own production line could the cost come down since you don't have so many hands in the cookie jar?

Quoted from chadderack:

There may be some negativity but IMO a lot of that is imagined. Complaining about complainers though... that seems to happen a bit

Quoted from Pinballlew:

I am optimistic on the price, 7 mote days and we will all know!

Quoted from jfh:

One game every three years at a decent price isn't going to turn the market upside down.

Quoted from jwilson:

Yeah, and if I could get a Ferrari for $500 I totally would too.
I'm not going to speculate on prices. Everyone will find out in a week and then everyone can spaz out either way.

Quoted from Rarehero:

You are not the market for this game. There are people who don't know how to take the glass off. They're not going to buy a used game. They're not going to put on new decals. Shit, I've been doing this for a decade and I've never put on new decals!
It's a proven classic and there are people who will want a new one. Look at video game arcade sales. I can go pick up a used original Pac-Man for $300 all day long....but Namco makes NEW Pac-Man arcade games and sells them for thousands. There is another market besides DIY hobbyists.

Quoted from NeilMcRae:

its a new game to many

Quoted from HighProtein:

"Limited" is a relative notion.
There are only 510 SEGA Godzilla machines, so yeah, mega mega limited there.
If they sell like 9000 Standard editions, sure the LE is relatively limited.

Quoted from rotordave:

I have also heard from two very credible sources:
Base $6500
Mid $7500
Super LE $8500
If that is the pricing, I think it is pretty good.
Probably nailed it right at the market sweet point.
rd

Quoted from rotordave:

I have also heard from two very credible sources:
Base $6500
Mid $7500
Super LE $8500
If that is the pricing, I think it is pretty good.
Probably nailed it right at the market sweet point.
rd

Quoted from Whysnow:you still have my number?
Ill be in Pittsburgh in July and currently room to bring home 1 (maybe 2) more.
just sayin...

Quoted from rotordave:

I'll be in Pittsburgh in a couple of weeks, I'll be happy to take a few of those classic Sterns!
Just sayin ...
rd

Quoted from benheck:

Is AFM $1500 less complex than MM? How much does the portcullis, drawbridge and 2 trolls cost? (since it's the same game otherwise)

Quoted from gweempose:

Me too. Fingers crossed, though. Can you imagine what that would do to the secondary market on originals?

Quoted from arcademojo:

Not that I think it will happen but just food for the thought. If they price these to compete with Stern pro on up there will be some heads exploding. It would turn the market upside down. Could you imagine a NIB AFMR basic at $5500. Crazy man, just a crazy thought.

Quoted from rai:

Just as well, it's a mixed blessing (being high priced) like when DI came in at $9K it just didn't exist on my radar any more.
I don't need to sell anything or convince my wife I need another pin.
I am not kicking myself for buying a mint SM last month.

Quoted from Manic:

I'm still amazed that people are happily sending in their money on a product that had the CC and art chipping off the very *first time it was shown* ??? Good luck with that... you'll need the 10 part Cliffy set and some faith.

Quoted from Wickerman2:

more curious than anything since CGC supposedly throws you to the back of line getting games if you don't follow their "rules".
If I buy, I'd buy local from game exchange and not have to pay shipping.

Quoted from pinballinreno:

You mean the cling mylar protectors, yes they will pull right off.
I hear its an ok product for home use.

Quoted from pinballinreno:

I had just the opposite experience.
6 months ago I was in the market for an AFM.
Played a very good condition AFM at a friends house.
Lights were dim, flippers were slightly weak for the angle of 6.8 on the PF.
Inserts were a little dim from the #44 bulbs, and the flashers were also dim.
Sound from the speakers was a little fuzzy being 20 year old speakers I think, plus no Sub or mid range speakers, just old standard sound.
DMD had a little burn-in and was a little ghosted.
Some warping on the plastics and a little fade from the #44 bulbs.
Slight cabinet wear and red was faded.
But over-all a very good better than average game from the 90's.
The game was very well maintained, but stock in all ways.
The game could be rebuilt and modernized for about $6000 + $5500 to buy the game.
I was really thinking of buying it from him.
A few weeks back I was invited to play an AFMr at PPS the game was vibrant and bright.
Flippers were strong and crisp, playfield was as smooth as butter, played fast and strong.
Fully adjustable coils for great play at any PF angle.
Enhanced sound system just ROCKED!
Inserts were like glowing jewels.
The big LCD screen and hi resolution color animations were lightyears ahead of the old classic game.
The insert flashing can be adjusted slow or fast or emulate incandescent bulbs. Slower flashing is really good on this.
The game played fast and solid.
Its stunning in person, if you can, look at it with the glass off, It's absolutely beautiful.
Brand new Stunning NIB game $7999 (picked up), Its a Steal!
I immediately bought it that day.

Quoted from dzoomer:

Earlier this year, a BK full restore AFM with lots of mods was up for sale here asking $11k, for two weeks.

Quoted from viper001:

So what exactly was our bet? I will pay up if I made one, I don't think I remember saying AFMr wouldn't happen. I just don't believe they are going to roll as quickly as people will expect them to. But I would love to be wrong, maybe setting up a pinball factory is easier now than it has been in the past?
I look forward to the day that Chicago Gaming gets all these A List titles out of the way, and can then lower their price and build me my FHr for about $4500.