My current concern is that with Jersey Jack machines, they're WAY out of my price range for what I'd pay for a pinball machine regardless of what features or great gameplay they supposedly had. I don't want it to turn into a space race to see which manufacturer can bring out the most expensive machine. $6000 for a new in box machine has been achievable, but I'd like to see a cheaper machine, but doubt I'll see that happen.

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I just checked the price of pinball cabinet in USA and the bare cabinet/head with nothing else starts at $750 and goes up to $1300 painted and prettied up. Start adding stenciled art work, back glass, electronics, legs, lights, wires and the price starts to quickly grow. Oops, I forgot the playfield, ramps and toys.
Ah, and the dreaded GST, freight and customs.