What's new
Pinball info

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

No Longer Available Stern LE’s

Sven Normansson said:
In the current climate, probably not ridiculous.
Click to expand...

The only price which bothers me is the NIB Godzilla. I don't think anyone would have expected Deadpool LE to become so desirable when it came out a few years ago, so fair play to those who bought them and ended up with a fairly rare / expensive game.

Buying the most recent Elwin LE and keeping it NIB only to flip for a sizeable profit a few months later just rubs me the wrong way. Like scalping games consoles and sticking them on eBay.
 
JustLikeMe said:
The only price which bothers me is the NIB Godzilla. I don't think anyone would have expected Deadpool LE to become so desirable when it came out a few years ago, so fair play to those who bought them and ended up with a fairly rare / expensive game.

Buying the most recent Elwin LE and keeping it NIB only to flip for a sizeable profit a few months later just rubs me the wrong way. Like scalping games consoles and sticking them on eBay.
Click to expand...
Not so sure…
I think that Godzilla LE will hold its price more than the DP.
Look at the craziness in USA for the GZ LE.
Games room idiots want 19k for one
 
russdx1 said:
£13.25k ain’t far off $19k
Click to expand...
Difference is the US market is huge with a lot of very deep pockets, prices have been bonkers stateside for a long time now, haven’t really seen the same level of craziness and willingness from buyers this side of the pond.
 
Sako-TRG said:
Not so sure…
I think that Godzilla LE will hold its price more than the DP.
Look at the craziness in USA for the GZ LE.
Games room idiots want 19k for one
Click to expand...

I'm not saying DPLE is a better deal than the GZLE - although I'm pretty certain we'll end up with more GZLE / Premiums in the country than DPLE / Premiums - but in the current market and considering how few there are over here the price doesn't bother me for some reason. Also, I doubt anyone bought DPLE on a speculative basis thinking it would go up in price, they just got lucky.

It's the whole buying something that is clearly in demand, keeping it in the box and then flipping for profit just a few months later which get's me. Personal thing, I just hate the whole concept.
 
russdx1 said:
£13.25k ain’t far off $19k
Click to expand...
So it’s cheap then in comparison as that c$1,300 less and USA are cheaper than Uk?

Latest stern is near £12.5k, another price rise imminent will bring it close to £13 and for a machine you are not likely to see many of come for sale.

Doubt many if anyone would sell their used one for less than they paid for it right now.

It’s not nearly new recent ones prices that’s silly it’s the others.
 
Perspective from someone new to pinballs. Apart from the pinballs that no one wants, it's discouraging to see current prices. It's now a hobby for those with big wallets, or those who cash in on their machines bought years ago.
 
Fenny said:
So it’s cheap then in comparison as that c$1,300 less and USA are cheaper than Uk?
Click to expand...
a NIB premium is 10.5kish so 3k for an LE seems about right. I must say i've considered buying this but having just bought some watches, I'll wait and if I get from PH there will be a 2 year warranty.
 
Aladeran said:
It's now a hobby for those with big wallets, or those who cash in on their machines bought years ago.
Click to expand...
To be honest, and to balance this statement which I happen to strongly agree with, it was similar when I bought my 1st machine in 2013 - it’s just far more amplified now. Doubt I’d bother if I was looking to start now.

JustLikeMe said:
It's the whole buying something that is clearly in demand, keeping it in the box and then flipping for profit just a few months later which get's me. Personal thing, I just hate the whole concept.
Click to expand...

Me too.
 
Aladeran said:
Perspective from someone new to pinballs. Apart from the pinballs that no one wants, it's discouraging to see current prices. It's now a hobby for those with big wallets, or those who cash in on their machines bought years ago.
Click to expand...
It really is a hobby, for those fortunate to have lots of disposable income.
Shame really, as pinball appeals to everyone from all walks of life, but for the most, owning one is now not even possible.
13k for a stern, that’s half a year’s salary for many people
 
Monkeyboypaul said:
Doubt I’d bother if I was looking to start now.
Click to expand...
Another mate of mine recently got the bug after playing Mando at mine and our other mates Stranger Things & TMNT, but prices on those title with nostalgic attachments for him as a kid of the 80s/90s are way too pricey for him.
 
Aladeran said:
Perspective from someone new to pinballs. Apart from the pinballs that no one wants, it's discouraging to see current prices. It's now a hobby for those with big wallets, or those who cash in on their machines bought years ago.
Click to expand...
It’s a very different scene than the one I bumbled into about 20 years ago.
<goes all misty eyed> NIB were about 3500 then but few bought them as that was the stuff of a madman’s dream 😀 Used pins were plentiful and easily sourced for a few hundred quid for the most part , pins for sale would often sit for weeks as there was little feed frenzy as you knew another would pop up soon enough, 2 pins in your garage would count as a games room…. Freezing your nuts off as you lived the dream 😂
Everything changes, everyone dies , it’s a brief ride through the craziness of our existence - just enjoy it in whatever way you can .

 
At least there's more and more places to play in public than there have been for the last 25 years or so and thanks to all owners of clubs, cafes and bars who provide their pinballs for everyone to play. Makes the need to own slightly less but I get once you've been bitten by the bug, then that's it!
 
And with the ever rising prices of both new and second hand.
Places like pinball republic, electric circus, pinball office etc, are needed more than ever
For some, like myself, unable to afford pins, they are a godsend
 
Sako-TRG said:
Sorry, this is what I mean: 19k UK
www.gamesroomcompany.com

2021 Godzilla Limited Edition Pinball Machine by Stern

View our top-quality Godzilla Limited Edition Pinball Machine to add that touch of fun to your games room, office space or home decor.
www.gamesroomcompany.com www.gamesroomcompany.com
Click to expand...
Their customer base is likely no one here and not aimed at the enthusiast but the one off buyers who have money to burn and are looking for a pricey toy.
 
J85M said:
Their customer base is likely no one here and not aimed at the enthusiast but the one off buyers who have money to burn and are looking for a pricey toy.
Click to expand...
A friend of mine bought a pin from games room company
While he was there viewing it, there were also 2 premiership footballers, looking to buy
So says it all really
 
NIB prices really are eye watering these days :(
Really want a JP2 Pro but there is a limit i'll spend on a box of lights!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom