But you've already explained in another thread why there is an increase.. plus you have also posted in 3 threads to buy now from AMD to get the old reduced price.
They are moving to another factory and so need more money from their product, plus potential buyers are expected to pay for a new better than the previous rock solid never breaks down system.

Why did you bother sending an email?

oops.. silly me, im not allowed on this thread.

Gav your a funny man full of good old English sarcasm. My Irish grandmother was a ball breaker as well. You would have made a great couple.
My understanding or opinions on why, how, when n who are just discussion points like everyone else's.
There's no good in being critical unless you throw some balance in with constructive.
Stern have their reasons, AMD have theirs, but I still have my desire to see the prices come down so I wrote some emails and did something about it. Beats sitting on the sidelines wishing for change without having done something to get it.
I am a Stern fan. Yes. Because I am a pinball fan first and foremost.
If Stern hadn't of kept the torch alight, the industry wouldn't be here today. Got to be positive about that. Gary Stern has my respect.
I used to suffer severe depression but 6 years ago I discovered Stern and pinball and have enjoyed life a lot. So yes, I try to stay positive for many reasons.... My father was a negative complainer who whined and did little to fix things. I don't respect people like that.
Either do an email and speak up or sit on the fence in silence. Easy peazy. Lol