My first new car was 8,000 in 1990 (Nissan Hardbody), my new car last year was 20,000 (Honda Fit). Both vehicles can transport a pin. 1990 pinball was about 2500 or 31%. New in box today is 6200 or 31%. Bugs Bunny vs Avengers, which is worth 31% of a car?

I am justvtrying to say compare an entry level pinball to entry level car, hasn't changed much.

absolutely, everyone complains about prices, but I have collected since 82 and never lost money on a pinball, all the cars since then are now almost worthless.

True, but pins do not

I was just putting out the prices of cars I have bought, I didn't buy my first new in box pin until I bought Aerosmith. I bought my first pin for 75.00 in 1982, I bought a Star wars NIB from a show for 4800. For what you get I think new pinballs aren't that bad. I would rather drive compact cars and buy new pins than not have them. People make choices with their money. I work in social services and my wife is a teacher. We do not make much, but pinball is a priority. We like hosting tournaments and parties.

Smallest car you can put a pinball without taking backbox off.

Buy a smaller car and a pinball machine. Can't stand when people say they can't afford pinball. Spend less on a car or buy an inexpensive pinball.