Collapse is unlikely, but a slowdown is inevitable. The glut of new machines doesn't help.

I have a Gold and never understood the Platinum/Diamond appeal. It's a great game, but if you aren't in a rush, I wouldn't be surprised if Gold's pop up for less $$.

I'm pretty confident that having some of your "portfolio" in pinball is goodness. The stock market is currently in a free-fall. All equities are getting hammered. Most of the top-tier games aren't taking a 30% hit (like the DOW).

And, pins are a helluva lot more fun!
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The shock to this economy will be much broader than the financial crisis of 2008. IIRC, the bailout was focused on the banks, investment firms and GM (since GM is also in the financial services biz). In this situation, the airlines, restaurants, hotels, autos, and oil is being hit hard. Fortunately, the banks are in much better shape...one positive. It's possible we may get lucky and have this pandemic dissipate in a few months. If not, the unemployment rate will go up dramatically. If it does, the masses will understand how incredibly screwed up the U.S. private healthcare system is. Not affordable by most...especially those with no job!