I agree. And also a current stronger dollar to euro is no gift for them also. I canceled my order because of this. The Le was first 7400 and because of a stronger dollar it increased to 7950 euro.
I, and other people also bailed after hearing this.

If this keeps up i doubt there will be many sales for LE's in the near future for them over here.
8000 euro and more is too much money for the current quality Stern offers in their LE's imo.

They really need to up the ante like TBL if they want to keep selling LE's at these prices.

Also the upcoming competition over here in Europe is also something that should worry Stern. Pins like the TBL and highway pinball (full throttle, alien) who don't have to worry about the currency difference, have a potential very strong foot here. Hell i can buy TBL for 7500 euro, and Alien also.
I know Stern doesn't control the Dollar, but the problem is still there.

Do you know what recent Stern he also owns?