The context was without Stern, the BNIB market/industry would have died.

Wasn't talking about old 1990,s DMD machines.

Also, a lot of people who are new to pinnies wont buy 25 year old machines with massive question marks & reconditioning bills that can be sky high.

Brand new stuff has got the barcades etc  flourishing again cause the titles are fresh & new.

A successful pin business will promote both new and vintage side by side to cover all the bases and everyone wins.
They are apples & oranges.

As long as our industry grows, it's all good.
The home market has been thriving since the surplus sited pins fell out of favour back pre 2000.
The home market has been going great guns for 15 plus years.

Maybe ten years for Stern but both operators and Home users are both revved up currently.
JJP has been instrumental in helping this along no doubt.