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Why Do People Leave the Hobby?

By beelzeboob

6 years ago


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    “Why do people leave the hobby?”

    • Financial reasons. 139 votes
      32%
    • Pinside reasons. 35 votes
      8%
    • Sick of repairs. 47 votes
      11%
    • Marital reasons. 15 votes
      3%
    • Unspecified reasons. 48 votes
      11%
    • Beelzeboob entered the hobby. 53 votes
      12%
    • I like cheese. 99 votes
      23%

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    #121 6 years ago

    Funny....when my son was learning to talk, the 1st phrase he repeated over and over "I like Cheese".

    But with that said, I have had games off and on, but only been a serious buyer and Pinside member for a couple of years. I have an option for an upcoming promotion that would necessitate me to relocate. If I decide to go, I am at a stage where seriously downsizing looks like an attractive option. I would miss all of the games and toys, but there is something to be said for a much simpler life. That would be my reason for dropping out.......

    #136 6 years ago
    Quoted from Pinzap:

    It's interesting that two people can look at the same problem and see totally different solutions. I do, of course, realize that transporting and general maintenance for pins can get to be a bit much at times, but once they're setup and working properly I can't think of a simpler time in life than spending an hour or two slapping the silver ball around the playfield. For me, it's all about the playing and how it takes me back to my childhood. When I'm playing pinball all the pressures, deadlines, and general "noise" of daily life get put aside for a while. I don't think of anything else except where my next shot is. My simpler life would involve more pinball (playing) and not less.

    I hear ya, just 2 different perspectives. When I use the term "simpler", I mean as a whole...not having a big home or property to care for. If I want to go somewhere, I just jump in the truck and go. When I want to play pinball, I just drop on by the arcade and feed some quarters and walk away.

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