If you think Stern pro is in the same class as JJP, then that is where we will have to stop and just agree to disagree. Just because it is a pinball doesn't make each worth the same. That's like trying to sell a used Lexus at the used Toyota price.

Ahhh JJP fanboys always entertaining and usually delusional.

Who pretends Stern games are all gold? and what games are gold for u? very interested.

Well I'm going to have to say it. don't buy pinball machines ever based on resale value. Why would you? I played Houdini and enjoyed it and would buy one and play it for a while then sell and yeah probably take a loss, who cares? I had my fun and I'm willing to pay for that even if its a couple G's. Oh well. With what I see other humans spending money on where there is zero return not really a big hit. Now if ur strapped for cash and need to buy extra carefully then I would say get out of this hobby all together or at least stick to used market where losses can be measured in the low 100's. Even then I know people who will consider resale. Crap in my opinion. Its supposed to be fun, its a game, Oh and about pinside and enraging JJP fanboys, might be my favorite part.

As a BMW owner this analogy = Crap. Build Quality right? also crap. JJP and Stern both have the same amount of technical flaws the reason Stern seems like the greater is because they are. JJP is a boutique manufacturer and while they sell a lot of games 1 every 2 years is quite different than 6 or more with vaults and niche games like Primus.

Oh yeah. I won't buy another BMW. Lease one maybe. I've had this one for 15 years and like you I don't drive that much it has 180K on it but its fading fast. The last couple years have been expensive. I just don't see the anaolgy with JJP vs Stern. Who cares anyway.