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Is the pinball market about to collapse?

By 27dnast

4 years ago


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    #69 4 years ago

    Here is my view. Pinball is a "discretionary income" purchase. Many people will have less or no "discretionary income" due to being laid off, reduced work hours, etc. This will hurt pinball manufacturer sales, but not as bad as it will hurt other businesses(bars, restaurants, travel industry, etc.). In the short term I don't think it will harm pinball resale prices. I personally have no intention of selling my games but I wouldn't buy a new game unless I could get a great deal. I don't see this event lasting more than 3 or 4 months, after that the economy will return to normal. If I'm wrong and it drags on longer, manufacturers may have to drop their prices on new games and that will affect the resale market. I think of this event as a pause. It's a good time to get to know your spouse and kids, get outdoors, help a neighbor and occasionally play some pinball.

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