Most of the negative comments are from guys that don't have a stern or have never bought a NIB, I jump up and down because you don't own one so how do you know what from reading stuff? listen to the guys that have spent there hard earned cash and bar a few very small issues there more than happy there f**king wrapped. Stern this stern that geez they have kept our passion alive for years yeah OK they have copied like most car makers do, they all end up with ideas after BMW and Mercedes invented them years ago stiff shit get over it and most likely keeps the cost down 
anyway there will always be the trolls the shit stirrers and so on but you know what I love my two sterns and that's all that matters!! now I have to go to work 
Peter
I'd love to play a late model Stern and judge for myself. There will always be knockers and admirers. I was very impressed with AC/DC when I finally got around to playing a few games. Personally, I have to rely on what I read and see in reviews - But you are right - it is best to play one for myself.
