With the rising cost of new machines, the lack of space in homes, and the decline in resale value for most machines, I think the home market will start to level out. I know a few guys that use to own pins and have sold them because they can go play local pinball and play the newest titles. Not everyone shares that mentality but I understand it.

This is kind of a catch 22 though. With the rising cost of new pins and the stagnant pricing of locations pinball play, I do believe we are reaching a peak where it’s not sustainable. I believe traditional operations of pins is going to the way side and corporate business will be the only business that will buy every new title. Business that don’t make money with pinball, but make money keeping people in the doors to buy other products like food and drink.

This is just my opinion, observations, and experience. I could be wrong though.