Even if JJP's financial plan wasn't sketchy, I'd still NEVER spend $7K or $8K on a pin Ive not played (let alone even seen!).
For me, pinball is about the PLAYING of pinball- not buying artwork or supporting a theme. So, I want to PLAY any game Im going to buy before i spend my money.
That's even for games that are readily available.... Buying sight unseen YEARS in advance is ludicrous to me- but thats just me....
Im anxious to PLAY TH. Then I'll shell out the money if its fun and deliverable.