I reckon STERN does a fantastic job just staying alive in this poor economic climate where many have gone under. The titles are getting better. The games are pretty much easy to work on and are pretty reliable.
Stern's games are bringing alot of choice into the market place for people who have never played a pinny before. Perhaps the man came out here on a private trip, and was busy. Perhaps he didnt even come out. Hard to speculate. I cant knock the guy. He has done, and continues to do, alot for pinball.
Maybe the marketing could be better. Its up to Stern's Aussie distributors to help out here i reckon. Gary can only do so much. He has survived the Global financial crisis to date, that alone is worth a huge pat on the back.