A joke for most but if new speculators overtake a hot hobby that’s historically not a good sign.
I’ve generally ignored it but it will be interesting where we go from here.

Nope. They don’t care if their games retain value as long as they sell out those initial deposits. Apologists blame flippers for HW/UM but regular buyers also trusted Spooky brand last round. Let’s see if any pinball lessons were learned this time.
History suggests buyers choose to forget.

Used prices finally starting to fall back in line under NIB is all. Balancing out as it should when demand is fed.
No big bubbles popping.

If people are willing to pay that price Stern will meet that demand and continue to raise prices.