Quoted from toyotaboy:No, the guy that sold them that MM to him will be re-investing that $5k that buyer lost. If that buyer really thought his pin would remain at $13k is delusional. Anything overpriced (that could be reproduced), will. In 5 years, we'll laugh that any pinball was ever worth above $8k.
This ^^^
The money hasn't left the hobby, its just changes hands differently. The thing that negatively impacts the hobby is prices getting to the point where new money cant get in. And yes I do realize that people can always just buy beat up C-D list titles so please spare me that particular F-you reply.