I often think of Pinball like other Luxury markets.....Nothing that we "Need", but something we "Want".

For Pinball, especially New Top games or HEP, they are at top dollar.
Ive seen the upper end sales doing very well in demand to new Pinball owners.....they need a new toy, and
they have extra cash to spend.

The "Middle" range, seems to be bit stagnant, other than quality and in demand titles.

So Extra wealth....(have to start with having some in the first place), has fueled a lot of new buyers, first time buyers.
I see this in the Jewelry Industry. Flat in the Middle, and only the More expensive, is holding up the industry.

Thankfully, when games are on route, more people get exposed, and get to put the phone down for a bit,
and play.

Funny how a quarter on the glass use to hold ones game place seems so long ago....