Believe me bro, I picked that right off from jump. This ain't the 1st time and sure as hec won't be the last!

I can read between the lines. ; v )

Here is an example of how an un-authorized distributor could get games and make a small profit:

Say JJP sells games to Automated for $7000 a game to be sold by Automated for $8000 (the current price).
Rather than take possession of some of the games, Automated makes a sweetheart deal with Bene's guy for 5 machines to be shipped directly from JJP for $7500 a game. Automated makes a quick $2500 and Bene's guy gets 5 games to sell to make a few hundred dollars a piece on after the reduced shipping costs associated with a shipment of 5 games (maybe $200 a game for shipping). The other added benefit is that a guy like Bene could get one of the games at a reduced price for his pizza arcade.

The other thing that Bene's guy can do is charge a little less than the $8000 price to undersell the real distributors, especially since he is not bound by any JJP contract.
This is why Pinballstar is stewing.

Just came across this thread. Since the game is sold, there doesn't appear to be any reason to keep it open. Peace!