Here’s another factor I haven’t seen mentioned. I love Pinside but it’s not the center of the earth for GNR fans. I’m guessing most who bought the pin don’t even know what Pinside is. If you don’t think a large majority of sales for this pin are not coming from GNR band fans who have money to buy a $11k pinball machine, we’ll. I’m betting only 25% sales come from people on Pinside for this specific GNR pin. So while the pinball world here on Pinside may (or may not) think the price hike is crazy, the trend of pinball pricing is looking to be in JJPs favor. I’m watching a guy in AUS streaming this pin he paid $17k in AUS. He doesn’t look mad

Wow so SEs are probably done until LEs are back on the line and they get through the bulk of those. SE see you in 2022

Stocks went up and down during a global pandemic, pinball prices only went up. I kept waiting to see a Whitewater dip below $4K in working order. So guess it safe to say unless a nuke drops, buy now and enjoy the last days of pins being below $10k. 5 years from now “remember when pins used to be below $10k”

Can anybody name a pin that’s dropped $1,000 in value except the guy who lost his Funhouse off the back of a truck?

Seems that all pins retain their value even after use

Ha! Maybe Thunderbirds?

Genius! I’m doing this with everything I’ve ever sold. That broken dishwasher I sold last year for $500, I’m asking for $750 now

Yeah I got in right before the hike. When I heard about the price hike I thought to my self, if I’m not locked in at $9500 I’m out. It wouldn’t be because I couldn’t afford an extra $1K, it’s principal. I fought the county assessor over $300 increase cuz it was ridiculous increase from prior years. Turns out they made a mistake. I’ll fight you for $5 if it’s mine. So I get why people are pist and walking away. JJP is reading this, so let them know

“It’s a money grab” - Chaka calling it what it is

Curious how do those 2 CE’s compare a decade apart?

So my GNR will come with 2 foxy ladies? Take my money!

Yes I do! Now name a man alive who isn’t?

Yeah a visible cueing would be nice. If I knew mine was coming in June with certainty I’d be fine, but people are guessing June. That’s just bad communication and customer service from JJP regardless of the price hike

How did you find out the delivery eta? Is this from JJP direct? Distributors are saying they have no idea

People that are into R&M love R&M. I’ve never seen a single episode. I played that pin several times and not a fan (probably cuz I didn’t get it not seeing the show) I can see why people would like it tho. I wasn’t fully into another Comic pin coming out but AIQ was very impressive. I also wasn’t excited about another GNR coming out this late in their career, but this one set the bar. So much it will be my first NIB

Don’t worry, if you play pinball like the rest of us, you’re still a kid just with double digit years of experience

The price point is based on the pin. If GNR wasn’t incredible & didn’t knock it out the park they wouldn’t be raising the price. They are simply capturing the cash left on the table. If you got in before the hike, you are stoked. If you didn’t, you’re on this thread complaining. And unless something tops GNR, then some people who are contemplating the $10,500 price rage will coming around and pay the money in time. If Sterns Godzilla is lukewarm people will look around at the options available. I bet a lot of people waiting for LZ put money down on a GNR after it was revealed

If JJP said they had only 500 LE’s left today, those 500 would sell for $10,500 in less than a week (maybe days).

121 Pin Minimalist? Man and I thought 2 pins in my living room was being a Maximalist. I’m definitely doing it wrong

Don’t be surprised if JJP raises the price for GNR LEs to $11,500 when the last 500 are left. $10,500 is gonna seem like a good price.

Well said

If you are concerned about $15 per hour, employee discounts, unions, and $1,000 then the answer is certainly clear, you shouldn’t be attempting to buy a $11k item that isn’t critical to your survival.

Stevie Wonder

That’s because they’re getting high and doin keg stands in Gary’s office

I don’t know about that. There’s something relaxing about putting a pinball table together. Some people take joy & pride in their work no matter what it is.

Promise?

We got to talking about factory lines

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I’d pay an extra $1,000 to have that Batman shark scene in any game

I’ve spent $1,000 in time coming back here. Worth it!

Actually it’s says Unsold - Decided to keep the game unless I’m reading something wrong. Still doesn’t change the fact that playfield is jacked. Not a good look for JJP

Maybe not sold due to the jacked playfield?

I bet you showcase pictures of those jacked playfields all over JJPs social media and they’ll replace them.

Somebody tried to do that to me. They ended up giving up as I was quicker and they sent me what I originally asked for. So yeah, the court of public opinion does work

The biggest issue justifying the price increase is their shitty playfields, poor customer service, and zero warranty for playfields makes JJP very undesirable for any pin. I have one on order and leaning on flipping it