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Is the distributorship model for pinball outdated?

By JodyG

5 years ago


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    #54 5 years ago

    In Southern California. There is no way for the consumer to go really look at what is available or try them before you buy them.

    To me that seems like a miss. If the market continues to expand a pinball dealership would almost seem a worthwhile step.

    If I could walk easily into a showroom and play iron maiden, buy it, arrange delivery.

    Etc all in the same place.

    I think much more would be sold. This may never actually happen due to profit needed.

    I think there is some type of place near me that could do this but it is only pool tables and hats.

    I walked in there to ask about pinball, the lady could not speak English very well.

    Is there some kind of problem? She asked when i asked her about pinball.

    I have never seen another customer in thier store, not 1 single other.

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    #97 5 years ago

    Pinball is so damn complicated, it just seems like a better idea to manufacture like ten other things instead.

    If profit is a big concern. It usually is.

    I love pinball, a labor of love. To me.

    Sorry to digress...

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