Quoted from boustrophedonic:None of the things you mention are necessities (pinball machines, arcade cabinets, ice cream sundaes). So the easiest way to fight that kind of inflation is just not to buy/indulge.
Necessities like gas & milk aren't at all-time lows, but I don't think current prices are astronomical by any means.
I admire your courage stating that pinball machines are not a necessity on a website devoted to pinball.