I've reached the conclusion that I just don't want a $9,000+ pinball machine -- Don't care who makes it, how fun it may be, or how well it's built. I know, just my personal breaking point - but I can't be alone.

If I buy one for my location, it'll be only one. Here is the problem from my vantage point: JJP should produce the "Pro" (or operator model) first so that we have a chance to reap the benefits of player enthusiasm. They aren't doing that. So, we can pay more now for the 'new machine' coin drop and get the game earlier or we can wait for the Pro model.

Of course, LE sales depend on early adopters lest zero WWE-LE sales, so, the most expensive ones are offered first.

At my location, there is no way it'll pay for itself in less than about 8 years (assuming it equals my best earning machine). The "bank" lies in the residual value.