Yeah you can lose $$ on an LE - there are no guarantees in pinball. If people really want/need an LE and there aren't many selling them the prices will stay near NIB. However you really have to look at the original value/demand of SWLE which is dropping now that the game has officially been released.

The "value" of this LE compared to past is the lowest ever. Actually hardware value is the fact that you get 2 extra rolled up translites and the cut out side rails and the limited metal plaque on the front.

Seriously- that is it. No extra lighting or playfield features, no shaker, no mirrored backglass, nada. Different cabinet art but done by the same artist anyways so really no "value" there.

Up to now, GBLE was the worst LE value and at least they had a bit more difference (not much). Still I sold mine for $1000 loss and felt I did really good to lose only that much.

I am in on an LE right now but really not feeling great about it. Once bitten, twice shy. GBLE was also a dream theme for me and Stern ruined my experience on that one. Could it happen again? Again we have no gameplay video and Stern saying "people will be surprised how much code is finished".

So how is everyone else that is in on an LE justifying the $1200+ price increase over a premium? I need some help here...

For those considering whether the LE artwork is worth the extra $1200US plus, here are some pics I cropped of just the premium and LE cabinets. If someone has good pics of the premium/LE translites too please post them. I am just not sure I see the LE being that much better. I think I can talk myself into liking it more but I dunno... if the premium was the LE art would I just talk myself the other way? LOL

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This does make a lot more sense. I mean no one is going to buy a used pro for anything close to the new cost since no warranty and they are going to be available new for a long time. The LEs for as little as they offer in terms of value they do offer the limited badge and artwork so if the game really rocks the LE will hold value for sure.