I can't believe I just paid $90 for a steak last night. What's the world coming to?
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Quoted from Atomicboy:Y
People pay crazy prices for pinball machines because they are awesome and hard to come by. Plus, they hold their value, and increase, making it one of the smartest entertainment values you can buy.
They USED to increase. I think prices are softening now...mainly because I entered the hobby and bought everything at peak prices. It all goes back to the fact that God hates me. I've never done well in the stock market, either. Good thing I don't consider pinball machines an investment.
Quoted from CaptainNeo:maybe in NY and CA. But around here, we don't make enough to wipe our asses with $100's.
Maybe so. But your cheese and brats kick ass.
Quoted from ryanwanger:It'd be interesting to see the numbers. I kind of assumed that the average pinhead makes an above average salary...simply because it's an expensive hobby (which also requires space, which on average, requires money).
I agree with nearly 100% of your opinions, and I also agree with this one. But it's important to remember that one's passion for pinball isn't directly related to one's income level. Just because you and I are lucky enough to make more than $30 an hour doesn't mean all people do. People who love EMs, which generally sell for only three figures, may still have to save their pennies to buy a machine.
Pinball is for everyone...not just the rich.
Quoted from kaneda:I'm not low income, but I am even wondering why the need to even own a pin.
This might not be the right forum for you.
Quoted from Noahs_Arcade:In buffalo, you usually don't even go to the bar until 2am
Because you can't find it in all that fucking snow.
Quoted from OLDPINGUY:Why are people paying so much for pins?
Answer: So my wife doesnt spend it on something else!
Good call. Pins usually cost me double the asking price. For instance, with my next pin, it'll cost me the price of the pin plus the cost of a new dining room table for my wife. Is that win/win, or lose/lose?
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