Quoted from CrazyLevi:LOL
People have been saying this for almost TWENTY YEARS. All of the pinball fans are supposed to be dead or senile now, and games are supposed to be plentiful and cheap because nobody cares anymore. You know, "just like jukeboxes."
Meanwhile there's a whole new generation of affluent young dads looking for a hobby to distract them from the daily misery of life, and they've stepped up and are buying insanely expensive games for their homes. What makes you think a new generation won't step up in the coming years?
I buy and sell a shit-ton of games, and I can tell you that the MAJORITY of people I deal with these days aren't baby boomers, they are in their 30s and 40s - the same supposed "Gen Xers" who are gonna be the death of the hobby.
Pinball is too cool to die, it continues to flourish, and the MIllenials will step up when it's their turn.
Interesting to look at the 1950's woodrail market. Peaked around a decade ago, crashed but has been picking up again last few years as people of all ages realize that they are rare, desirable, iconic americana, look great and are superb players, especially pre 1955 Gottliebs.
