Silver Surfer Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I can't help but notice all the top level titles and games on offer for sale lately.....(both on here and other external sites) Wondering why? Is there something a stirring in the pinball heavens? Not that I'm complaining in any way (except that my bank balance isn't in tune with this what seems to be unusual phenomenon.....lol) Anyone got some insight into this they wish to share.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morty Moose Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 From some of the prices i see there must be an influx of cheap weed and everyone is smoking it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tales Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 maybe some people were lured by titles such as acdc, and have grown bord with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 From some of the prices i see there must be an influx of cheap weed and everyone is smoking it Thank god I'm not the only one. Don't get me wrong, $12K for a Tron LE seems about fair (expensive, but fair) but for some of other titles on this site.....how the hell do they demand the dollars that are being asked for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tales Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 they can ask what they want................lol I dont care, its all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 The used market is only going to get busier from now IMO with influx of NIB machines, either you run out of room or $$ then decisions have to be made for new additions to come, Rumour talk of remakes may have influenced some collectors to place there A titles on the market just incase they take a $$ hit at a later stage with more product on the market, Just like many expensive hobbies there are those hard to get desirable items people want so you pay more to get your hands on it, To be honest the way the economy is I'm very surprised these machine sell at asking price or close to that eventually, things really ain't that bad :unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Delayed GFC impact:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORGAR 1 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Tax times coming maybe some have to pay up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've got more big titles coming soon ....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 i got a complete LE collection every title coming up for sale soon :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 All this good news is telling me I need to get my finances in order ASAP.....(fingers crossed)......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmercury Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Time to start buying lotto tickets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 i got a complete LE collection every title coming up for sale soon :D Except for your LE Tron you have sold 4 times for $14.5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Bumper Pete Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Those that know, understand The rest will miss out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Except for your LE Tron you have sold 4 times for $14.5k nar mate - timebandit got my one but i still have another 1 or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocyen Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've noticed this too. But as a newbie I'm trying to start my collection with 90s and early 00s machines. Unfortunately these don't seem to go up for grabs nearly as much as the newer pins (2005 and onwards), with the exception of a couple of titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked71 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Twice as many nib's from stern and new suppliers hitting the market. People who have these on order need to sell a machine to finance/fit new purchase. They offer machine for sale. Next guy buying said machine is in the same situation and must sell something to fit in new pin. And so on. At least now there is some choice if you are looking to buy a pin. Resale value of nibs will have to fall. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverball Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have been steadily reducing my collection, had 50 pins at one stage, now down to about 18 and still want to move at least another 3. Room was cramped and found that machines were being played less. Titles that I thought I would never sell are now for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator WOKA Posted May 22, 2014 Super Moderator Share Posted May 22, 2014 And you have to wonder about all the trading going on 'behind the scenes' too.. I'm sure its just as rampant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashman Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I guess the op is like me. When you see collectors selling their entire high end line ups you start to wonder whats going on or coming. Now @jukeola sellling entire LE collection? Someone know something we dont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBryce0712 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The more selection for buyers and more pins floating around all the better for the hobby just not the hip pocket. I think most prices on here are quite reasonable, and for the most part everyone wants to do each other fair deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 That's what's great about AA, we help each other out (except for the one or two DHs!!) Pinball is picking up again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I sold a pin last week to a member here who had done me a favor in the past, I noticed he had the title I was thinking of selling on his wanted list, so when I finally decided to sell I offered it to him first and he bought it. As WOKA said there would be plenty of behind the scenes sales that never get advertised. There certainly are plenty of titles being sold to choose from, but also plenty of buyers, I don't think prices are dropping much yet are they? probably will mostly affect the market for pins around 2 years old that might not hold their value quite as much as previously? As I only have two pins I'm all for prices dropping a bit then I might consider buying a third :) More buyers will emerge if the prices start to fall and that will ensure they don't fall too far, for now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod71 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I sold a pin last week to a member here who had done me a favor in the past, I noticed he had the title I was thinking of selling on his wanted list, so when I finally decided to sell I offered it to him first and he bought it. As WOKA said there would be plenty of behind the scenes sales that never get advertised. There certainly are plenty of titles being sold to choose from, but also plenty of buyers, I don't think prices are dropping much yet are they? probably will mostly affect the market for pins around 2 years old that might not hold their value quite as much as previously? As I only have two pins I'm all for prices dropping a bit then I might consider buying a third :) More buyers will emerge if the prices start to fall and that will ensure they don't fall too far, for now :) I'm seeing a lot of dealer pricing with pins here lately. Surprised some of them have sold for the asking price. Must be noobs snapping them up or something, dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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