Quoted from Notpinhead:I wonder why CC is a 10k+ pin while Champion Pub is 5K. I understand the main reason of CC price is the low number of units. However, this is also happening in the case of Champion Pub, 903 vs 1369 respectively. Both are low numbers compared to a regular 3000-4000 run.
rarity does not = desirability or demand. People obviously dont like it much as you can find multiples available at almost any given time and typically in nice shape (the novelty of the toys wears off very quickly). 10 on pinside alone in the past 8 months. when a game from 20 years ago with barely over 1k made is always available, that tells you pretty much all you need to know.
To put it simply, Pub is kind of a turd. They are already inflated when priced at 5k cause they typically only move at 4500 for nice/ HUO examples. 3500 will get you a solid players condition game if you wait around for a bit. I honestly suggest just go playing one at a show and get your fix for the next year.
I am not sure of the exact history, but lots of HUO ones out there also.