People who buy and sell pinball machines have more disposable income than the people who will be significantly affected by the economic downturn. Those who use them as a business device will be hurt but home owners will continue to do what they do. Prices may drop due to sales from operators but new games also won't be hitting the market like they have been so supply is going to be halted for a bit. I say it's a good time to pickup a routed game if you find a good deal, sales of HUO games should still keep on track of where they have been. $.02