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Show games: will current prices affect numbers at shows

By Phat_Jay

2 years ago



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  • Latest reply 2 years ago by tomdrum
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    “Given current market trends will pin populations rise or fall at shows? ”

    • Fall, im not bringing my $15k “insert title” so people can touch it 5 votes
      23%
    • Rise, people will try to flip and makea fast buck 4 votes
      18%
    • Neither, life goes on dollar value is irrevelant 13 votes
      59%

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    #1 2 years ago
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    JAY

    Phat_Jay

    Pinside+ Frequent

    7y 111K 2,309

    I can not wait for expo and mgc personally. The thought of playing to my hearts content seems almost a distant memory right now after the debacle of last year. Covid definitely did a number on our hobby, between cancelling shows and driving prices for machines up. Which brings me to my concern. The prices and perceived values have skyrocketed since last spring, moreso than usual pinflation. Will those price increases make people squeamish about taking machines?? Whether “not worth the risk” or “i need more compensation to bring it”. Or on the flip side “i need to sell this at current rates” and bring everything and the kitchen sink. Which way are we trending, or is it just normal and im worrying too much?? Thoughts?? Bring on the shows!

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    #2 2 years ago
     
    JMR

    pinballplusMN

    Pinball Plus Inc.

    11y 84,800 2,594 1

    Much of the enjoyment people get bringing pinballs to shows is seeing others enjoy the games. I would imagine since the growth of the hobby particularly during covid more games will be brought to shows.

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    #3 2 years ago
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    JAY

    Phat_Jay

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    I hope so! Love seeing all the great games!

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    #4 2 years ago
     
    LXL

    Isochronic_Frost

    Saratoga Silverball

    7y 221K 9,410 108 1 1

    I hope so too, so far I’m still lagging a bit behind on games being brought to my show. Hard to tell if that’s due to the pandemic uncertainty with some folks still weary of going out in crowds.

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    #5 2 years ago
     
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    tomdrum

    Tom's Pinball

    US Port Matilda, PA

    6y 167K 7,481 16 52

    I think Pinfest will be very well attended and from the posts on the buy/sell thread a lot of stuff as usual (pre Covid) will be for sale.

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