That's why I'm sticking to just one machine I really love. I play it everyday, maybe just a game or two, and then sometime friends come to play. I guess if the play count ever gets up to 7000 I'll be in the black. In the meantime it's money in the bank, can always be sold if I'm desperate or bored. But by owning one I spend less time searching out pinball machines around town and looking at ads on-line.