Lousy kids with their "New in Box" pins. Back in my day we bought used machines off route and we LIKED IT

Seriously, it's disconcerting to see both Stern and JJP going the way of ever-higher prices. They can't control inflation and it's true that stuff is getting more expensive in general, but they do decide how much to spend on licensing, fancy toys, and what goes on the price tag. If you charge too much for too little people are going to go elsewhere - I mean we DO have decades of pinballs that still play well out there as alternatives. If you don't listen to your customers you're going to risk a collapse. I'd rather get two HUO Pros (or other comparably priced options) than one NIB Premium and I'll bet I'm not the only one.