I'm new to the hobby - but the reason why buying now is just hit my 40s, house & extension paid off, so happy to spend on different toys. Just 2 pins purchased in past 2 months - Shadow & Demolition Man. So I'm buying - plan is 6 machines as that fits pool/ games room wall. From what I've seen, prices for very good to excellent 90s Bally & Williams (the only machines I'm really after) are up $1k(ish) on just 1 to 2 years ago. I think the hobby is alive & well - & the techs/ parts sellers are driving 335is or AMGs rather than XR8s    I also think there's more families now that want just one nice pin in the house, & they buy 90s rather than new for nostalgia.