Hmmm, maybe once Ghostbusters code is completed I'll consider signing up.
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I don't mind Stern charging $30 a year for something like this, a lot of companies do this, but some more value would be nice. A pinball podcast just for Insiders where designers talk about all things Stern pinball and a section devoted to answering questions from Insiders would be a start. Special walk through videos of game rules by the lead programmer just for Insiders would be another perk. Offering high quality video from Stern seminars at pinball shows would be nice as well. Create a video series on how Stern programmers create rules for games.
The items above would mean Stern is at least working for the money they are asking rather than doing something they already offer and simply monetizing it. Take it to the next level and avoid pissing anyone off by releasing all content created a month or so after Insiders get access.
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Quoted from fosaisu:For all Stern's faults, is there another manufacturer making games that hold up better on route?
Most modern Stern pros have little on the playfield to actually interact with the ball so probably not. Less on on the playfield = less to go wrong on route. That's also proven not to result in more route revenue though versus more featued packed games.
Quoted from Who-Dey:It’s a shame that such a great hobby has to have so many bitter f*cking people in it.
Regular prices increases leading to all time record NIB prices, lower quality on average, and waiting months and even years on end for code to be completed was bound to create some bitterness.
The alternative is just not giving a crap about how these games are made, how they are supported in regards to code, never questioning quality and to just keep sending money for new games. That doesn't seem right lol.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:My god..."less to interact with the ball."
Last I checked there are scoops, pops, slings, and flippers on every Stern game.
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Scoops, pops, slings and flippers are kinda like tires and windshield wipers on cars meaning people just expect them to come standard regardless of the manufacturer.
Personally I'm not paying $6k -$9k+ just for scoops, pops, slings and flippers but rather interactive features, deep / unique code and yes toys! 
Quoted from Bublehead:But historically accurate on how operators used to buy games... did they care much about anything except does it spit out a ball and take in quarters/tokens/coins? Put it on route.
Yeah, that's true. Maybe that's becoming more common again with such a big focus on location pinball lately. Just sucks for us home buyers.
I wonder if the insider program will reveal where in Sterns schedule the Ghostbusters code update is? Lol
Quoted from JodyG:Insiders will be first to know when Stern announces they aren't going to do any more GB updates.
Oh its coming, we've been told that for 17 months now in every single Stern of the Union address lol.
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