DPP #142 "Costco"
Let's go get hotdogs! Pinball at Costco! Good thing or horrible move? Let's discuss. Also let's talk pinball deals, TOURNAMENT talk from Don, and a bit about Turner Pinball and semi-refundable deposits. It's Pin-time!! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Kineticist’s take
Don analyzes Stern's Costco Home Edition strategy and market positioning.
Synopsis
Don discusses Stern's Costco partnership bringing Jurassic Park (Home Edition) to warehouse stores at $4,999, positioning it as an entry point for casual consumers rather than serious enthusiasts. He analyzes the market positioning, compares used Pro machine alternatives at similar prices, discusses Insider Connected data collection strategy, and covers miscellaneous pinball news including Pinball Brothers' ABBA machine, rental programs, and tournament experiences.
Entities
- Costco· company
- Pinball Brothers· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Pinball Expo· event
- Jay's Silver Ballroom· event_venue
- ABBA Pinball Machine· game
- Avengers Infinity Quest Pro· game
- Jurassic Park Home Edition· game
- Mandalorian Pro· game
- Star Wars Pro· game
- Stranger Things Pro· game
- Don· person
- Emily and Jay· person
- Jack Danger· person
- Keith Elwyn· person
- Kerry Hardy· person
- Loose Flip· person
- Richard Rauf· person
- Insider Connected· product