For those ops who disable replays, specials, and match, I am going to not play your pins just on principle, whereas I might otherwise spend all afternoon pumping in coins chasing the knock. But at least you are saving on wear and tear.

If you had something like a Jacks Open set up for a buck a play, I'm probably good for a game or two for nostalgia's sake alone. On the other hand, if it is set to a quarter a play, I'm much more likely to park there and keep playing, trying to outdo my last score. In the end, the op comes out ahead.

I just don't see how casuals are supposed to be more profitable than regular pinheads. I know when I go to places like Flippers, I'm feeding twenties into the coin changer, not singles or fives. It would take a lot of casuals to match that.

If this is true and the casuals are really dropping a lot of coin on their visits, then I take your point. I will defer to the location operators. Good for them, and good for pinball. I guess I just don't see it when I'm playing out. Then again, I'm usually timing my trips during off hours.

This! I still keep replays, specials, and match turned on for my home games as well. I admit it may be a little silly. I'm not paying for those games, so I'm not really "winning" anything either, but it keeps it interesting and fun.