Added a poll. Curious for opinions....I've never owed a route, so really don't know.
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It does tend to bring a new perspective on why many machines have gone through the VE process and still have done fine.
I've read arguments that Op's don't care as much about quality, as they buy them, make money, then throw them away to replace. A home machine may see quite a bit of use, but would generally be better-maintained w less abuse.
So of course if manufacturers see this, then a " lesser" game could be offered for more $$$...maybe more bells and whistles, but longevity under route use not a concern.
You wonder when a true "HUO" machine would be coming, with no coin mechs ( on purpose)?
Odin got me thinking about this last night (yes, I have no life) when he disagreed w people calling pinball machines "toys" in another thread.
I think his point was very valid, yet many that own these things now only see the money slot as a nostalgic carryover.
Wandering thoughts before I go to work....
Quoted from KingBW:Stern Spiderman - Home Edition, I don't think it sold too well.
Forgot about that one...Never paid much attention to it..
Quoted from KingBW:More of a hobby than a toy collection ... just like many analogies could be made. But could just be considered toys by some, I can see their point.
Agreed
Quoted from frolic:This is primarily a collector forum so the results will lean that way.
I do think about how we're always seeing Gary Stern at industry shows all over the world, and he's not there for collectors, so the operators are still a big market.
Makes sense, and Pinside is only a single lens to look at this through.
I've seen and played many newer games on location when I travel, but " seems" the # would pale compared to those that buy for home use. Guess it depends if location play is rising or falling...Idk...
Quoted from luckymoey:They always say 50-50 collector/hobbyist and 50-50 NA/International, but I have a hard time believing either - especially that 50% go overseas. That would mean only 25% of machines are going to NA collectors. My guess is that they are generous with their rounding and/or the figures don't reflect increased Premium/LE sales in recent years.
"generous" would not be the term I'd use...I think it's hard to get anything really factual about pinball #'s, rhyme or reason, actually. Easily the most "cloak and dagger" hobby I've ever been in.
Have no idea why....
Quoted from OLDPINGUY:What percentage made ships out of the US?
What does the scene look like in Europe for location Play?
great add to my ask.....
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