I could be wrong but people like inhome go to Ebay because that is where people will spend the most money. When I first got into the hobby of collecting arcade games and pins I would frequent Ebay and even bought a few until I learned about local boards and sites like this where the prices are better. I got a few good deals on Ebay but I feel its the place where the un-educated or newbie goes to first...this is why the price is higher. I don't personally have a problem with pricing threads because I think its good to let people know what games are actually going for and worth. From what I notices it ticks off more the ones who like to constantly flip for income....

Pinball prices are the way they are simply because people pay for them. Everyone has their limits on what they are willing to spend though. For me, personally, I think the prices on them are ridiculous but I've still purchased a few. Luckily I have no interest in the ones that are being manufactured for 8k..I prefer the older Williams. I'm mostly into arcade games but I like pins also and will add a few more to my collection in the next year or so. I can't blame people like inhomearcade because if I was selling that pin I would want to get as much as I could for it also. I do agree with other people on here that say that its a good guess that most collectors make good money. I think there are other ways to do it also...trading up etc that will off-set some of the cost etc and I know people are good at that. As far as me, I'm very fortunate to make a very good salary. I've spent many years in school to get that salary so I do like to indulge a bit on games. This excuse seems to work with the wife....at least for now...hehe But regardless of income, I still feel its tough to hand over that kind of money for a pinball machine...but I've done it a few times...