This is why the phrase 'Serious pinball collector' irks me
I is usually used to denote someone to whom money is no object, some one who must have the best (A catorgrisable quantity) of what he desires

I say a real pinball collector is you guys, people who can enjoy playing any game (from any era), and can talk for an hour on their favorite game

well said Pete,

maybe anal pinball collector and serious pinball collector mean the same thing.

cause only serious anal collectors play pinball machines with white cotton gloves on.lol

maybe the serious part also comes from the look on the wifes face when she sees a new pinball turn up.lol