Hey OP. If I may, here's some advice. Buy a few games, save your money, make some new pinball friends, join a local league, find some deals, give some deals. Or don't, no one gives a shit.
Games will never hit dirt cheap, give away prices again. There are lot of repair guides and replacement parts, AND that's a good thing.
There are plenty of games in my short time in this hobby I regret not picking up with today's prices. But oh well life moves on.
Also, close this lame ass thread. Whinnying about pinball goes against your post. Consider giving back somehow to the community instead of posting this bullshit.