Pinball prices in Australia went stupid when almost overnight, 80 percent of the container importers stopped because there was a glut of 2nd hand DMD pins, the tax man & customs was into everyone , and only B and C stock were left cause A pins were depleted or were over priced Junkers.
Add the fact that people like Nino were pushing education about so called dealer hacks pretending to be restored, people wanting full Leds and full rubber kits and boards done properly, and the whole industry had to lift its game to get better money because people were Getty fussy and rightly so.
So now the prices are higher, but far too high. M
That's supply and demand cause most container importers stopped years ago now.
Stern pricing is Aus $ related, nothing to do with DMD pricing for 90 model fix ups. There are Stern bargains to be had. I negotiate every time and come away happy. I don't pay full tilt on anything In life. Start with delivery n shakers.
See what new titles are in overstocked. Ring around. Pay by cash not by card etc. get creative and ask for the best of the best deal. Find a friend who wants one, join your cash sales together etc etc. you can save big.
