Quoted from LTG:UltraPeepi brought up a good question
Thx for starting the thread. 
Quoted from DCFAN:unique usernames such as UltraPeepi.
Quoted from robin:Pinball is a very diverse hobby: buying, repairing, restoring, playing, modding, discussing, selling and then... buying something new! All the while you meet lots of fun people: I love the diversity of pinheads around the world
I think it’s fairly easy to see how people get drawn into pinball; but I think this summarizes (for me) how it is able to have staying power as a long term hobby.
Get burned out on refurbishing? Play some pinball. Getting frustrated playing? Show your machine(s) some love. Tired of polishing? Go to a show, or barcade, meet some people, see something new. And always keep an eye out for the next machine to buy or trade.
Also, I’d be amazed if there weren’t health benefits to all of the aspects in this hobby.
