There are certainly still some good deals out there that can be found by practically anyone that can use a computer or phone. I think there are plenty of us who understand where prices are at and the "good ol days" mean a different thing to different people. Today, someone somewhere is picking up a sweet deal and it sure as hell is a good day.

I still come across great games at decent prices. Win some, lose some. This is my hobby, not my career, so I have nothing to complain about, other than maybe not liking how a game plays or something.

Also, finding deal can take time, effort, patience, and eventually a certain amount of money. While the average consumer wants the latest and greatest and they want it NOW, or really really soon...with a tracking number.

It's up to the new folks how far they want to get into this hobby. Sure it isnt always pretty. I just dont see it as an "advantage" when it is something that everyone is free to work at if they want to explore this hobby outside of distributed games with warranties.

Edit: I misread this. It really boils down to what you want and how much you want to pay for it.

I've noticed games get listed when the newest title is announced but there are always deals somewhere year round.

Oh yay, money.

You love increasing investment value, I love increasing bonus multipliers. Something in this hobby for everyone, I guess.

I guess I'm one of the few who isnt motivated by money in this hobby.

If I ever get rid of a machine, it's only so I can get one that I like a little more instead. I've never had to rely on my hobby for income.

Wow. Relax. I'm not condemning you or anyone. It's just me making a statement that i've always kept the two seperate. Jeez pinside lately. I'm happy for your success and i'll even give you a thumbs up if that makes up for my insulting and offensive posts.

Unreal.

I'm glad you enjoy them and i'm glad you made money. I dont relate because what I get I keep until death or trade. People are different. Give it a rest.

I'm not against making money or being smart with it, etc. Of course that would be silly. I think I'm just at a point where I have what I like and sure I can make money on it but I rather always have pinball instead of extra cash. That's just me. For others it's different and that's totally fine. Apologies if the tone was snarky or demeaning.

Video pinball can have everything that ever existed and i'd still take an EM over that.

Nobody said you did?

I've played virtual pinball, it was fine for about 2 minutes. As real as it looks, I don't FEEL it. Not the same as pinball for me.

To each their own, but I would never own one and have it in a space where an actual one could be.

Is that what this is about?

I dont think I have a problem with that here at home.

Why would I replace something like this with virtual anything? These games have all the action I need.
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Yeah, the analogy is so gross I'm not even sure why I bother responding.

There's currently a Star Wars Home Edition available at 5k and it has ramps, drops, and a spinner.

Anything less and you can expect the box to say "some assembly required".