When I was at the PHOF, the first thing I did was play some of the older games that I hadn't played in a while. After a few hours, I decided to check out some of the more recent Sterns. Going directly from one to the other, I was immediately taken aback by how much cheaper the Sterns felt. That being said, some of them are still a lot of fun. You just have to get used to the way they play. Do I wish Stern was making more solidly built, intricate machines? Of course, but I understand that it's a business, and they have to do whatever it takes to survive. Whether you like Stern or not, the fact of the matter is that it's good for all of us to have them around. If you think Bally / Williams pins are expensive now, just imagine how the prices will sore if/when Stern closes up shop.