You would think with the long list of new pinball companies, Stern would cut their prices to make it harder for the competition.  It's what the supermarkets do to smaller operators.  Drop prices to drive out the small guys, then once they are gone, up go the prices again.

...With current pinball prices, you would think that the opportunity is right for someone to setup a factory in a China , release their first few machines at competitive prices until their set up costs are recovered and the factory is up to full speed.  Then slowly lower their prices while increasing their production.  Then you will see the hurt for all US and Eurpoean operators.