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What are your thoughts on the Spike II system?

By LoserKid_Pinball

5 years ago


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Post #26 A report from an operator and a life cycle expectation. Posted by xTheBlackKnightx (5 years ago)

Post #215 Things to consider from a senior technician’s perspective. Posted by xTheBlackKnightx (5 years ago)

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Quoted from LoserKid_Pinball:

The other thing that doesn't help is, I watched the YouTube video by Pinball Expert, Mark Schneider. In the 20 minute presentation, Mark gives the idea from a operator and tech standpoint that the new Sterns are less tech friendly and the only people the Spike system benefits is Stern's bottom line. If you would like to watch the video, search YouTube for the title, "Should you buy a NEW Stern Pinball Machine?"
So I guess in my long winded statement, the questions are:
- Is a new Stern worth the price?
- How is the Spike II working for everyone?
- Are the Spike II pretty much the same as Spike I?

Mark s an expert? The guys aways been feathering his own nest and talking to many down under hes as dodgy as F .....

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