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Overall though lower nib prices here would be good of course.Looks like I should have sold my FF last weekwas waiting for 1.0 code before letting it go but I already know I don’t want it long term. If people can get a nib one for 7.5 I’m going to lose 2k on mine (I paid 8.5) oh well
I don't understand this argument, some Pins may have layout elements that might be similar but comparing say an Elton John to a Spider-Man or Star Trek seems redundant, they have completely different themes, art, rules, sounds etc. Same for Attack From Mars and Stranger Things.
[checks time stamps] trade ya that JP2 for next weeks lotto numbers?
Genuinely, I felt that AFM, Stranger Things and MM were basically the exact same pin, but with cosmetic differences, and I wouldn't want to own more than one of them. Having played them all a lot, I went with AFM because it was noticeably cheaper and I preferred the callouts/theme.
I'm always a little surprised by people who have multiple games from the same era/company/designer, each to their own of course, but in a small collection a bit of variety is needed.
I agree. Genuinely, I played Bally Midway Beat the Clock over, and over and over again. Not a great theme at all, but just felt brilliant hitting the drops, nudging and keeping the clock topped up and then building the bonus. For me a fantastic example of how a single layer pin should feel. I have never played a TNA but I imagine it would be the same, but much better.
I agree, but someone who wants an Elton John Pin isn't going to be persuaded to get a Star Trek because some of the shots are similar, no matter how much cheaper it is.
You've never been to a Wetherspoons up north then.
Agreed. Whilst layout is the same you have to play STh very differently. You can play MM and AFM on the fly and with flow but do that on STh and you will drain quickly. You need to control the ball on STh and position each shot. I am more of a flow player than control so find STh much more of a challenge.
Would the similar shot layout put someone off buying an Elton John if they already own Start Trek tho?
That one action alone has devalued every single second hand Stern further and made NIB purchases less likely.
It depends on the AFM. Ours has really wide outlanes and is very fast, so - if you don't control every shot or are a championship nudger - you'll just lose the ball straight down the sides. There's only two AFMs I've played like that and both belong/have belonged at some point to @Matt Vince, so I guess they've been dialled in to play like that
They are very cool if you like hard pinball - much better than the more 'dribbl-y' ones.It depends on the person, I think. I don't know how many people play competitions regularly (and purchase pins on that basis) as compared to being into certain eras or themes. Certainly, if you want a bit of variety in gameplay, you probably don't want multiple pins with the same/a very similar layout, even if they have a different theme and rules.
My first thought was 'bummer my FF will be worth less if every nib goes down to 7.5k' (I don't care if my other machines lose value as I'm happy to keep them long term) but that's kind of self absorbed and short sighted. For pinball to survive we need more people to come in, machines are hardly ever scrapped now so running out of space is real for everyone. Lower entry prices hopefully keeps new people coming in and keeps the hobby going. Plus, this might just be a one off for venom until the end of the year. It's probably caused even more of a stall on used games while people wait to see if it will apply to other machines but that may not happen.
Agreed, but I expect they will bounce back. With inflation things will naturally be worth more....it will level up (shudder, did I just use that phrase
) short term pain for those looking to sell or switch up. Did my first trade plus cash this year, it's a real option as machines are roughly relative in value
Not even close imo. Even though a few sales are going through, the list of machines for sale on the forum is still growing
Same thing occuring with grey dealers / watch market.
Havent you heard, according to Josh Sharpe CGC have made...... One! Better get that cheque book readyHopefully it sorts itself out by the time Pulp Fiction arrives, got a while yet I think
Theme not always king, I do like a good theme that connects with me, however for example the shadow is a terrible theme, even worse movie, however the game is fantastic and I wouldn't hesitate in owning one. Mando I'm not a huge fan of the TV show but the game is deep, and rather good. I've no idea why the LE hasn't sold, I only sold mine because of financial reasons. I've found some games on first play are great, when you play them in a home environment for 30 minutes+ you find you don't like them. A friend of mine owns Elvira house of horrors and I'm going to be flammed to death for saying this, but I absolutely hate it, first 10 minutes of play thought i enjoyed, however the more I play it the more I hate it, the theme really really grates on me, especially the call outs and cracker jokes. As they say one man's pinball pleasure is another man's pain.
God knows, perceived value is a strange thing.Someone tell me what a AIQ Prem is worth these days so I can sell the bastard thing lol, paid £8.5 which seamed far at the time (or maybe severely over paid??) but obviously ain’t the market rate these days!!!
