Seriously guys
If someone is in PRIVATE enterprise and has a way to generate more work for himself and profit ... GOOD LUCK TO THEM.
The new 'LEs" are NOT the same as the original, cost more and are more of them, so in no way will they reduce the desirability of the original LEs.
I'm sure all of you out there that have your own business will do what it takes to get more work, especially if not doing so would cause you to fire staff/ mothball a factory.
Get over it. If you are worried about the "value" of a purchased pinball then maybe you shouldn't be spending that kind of money on one to start with.
I am still to buy a pinball as I have finished my home and the budget isn't there. When I can afford to buy a machine and not worry about its worth that is when I will buy one.
If JJP can get 9k for a machine good luck to him and his company. (bit high in my opinion)
Don't forget the Wizard of OZ is popular WORLD WIDE.
Hell I can see one of these things in cinemas everywhere.
I agree that the differing payment plan between the Hobbit and the new 75th edition is not great. The Hobbit pre order crowd should be the ones screaming.
Rant off