My name is Kaneda. I work hard to make the world's most fun, entertaining and informative podcast about pinball. I will tell you what I love about pinball and what needs work. I have no agenda. No sponsors. 6 TWIPYs. I believe pinball magic is a thing the world needs more of.
"Not without flaws, Chris delivers pinball talk to the hobby with no influence. He is not a part of the industry, and thus we get fair perspective. He does this in an entertaining way, and he talks about what a lot of buyers are thinking. He is pretty funny as well.. best pinball podcast out there"
Pokemon Pinball LE units selling for $20K+ represent Stern's comeback moment with unprecedented crossover collector demand.
The energy and enthusiasm for this game is unlike anything I've ever witnessed in pinball - and that's an AMAZING THING!
Pokémon Pinball will insta-sell 750 LEs and appreciate to $16-17k due to IP strength, not game design.
It's simple math. The world is much bigger than the cargo short wearing babies on Pinside.
Pokemon LE will instantly sell out due to scarcity and broad appeal; Spooky excels while Dutch Pinball faces timeline pressure.
It's just common sense and math.
Kaneda critiques Pinside's scalping fees as virtue signaling; argues manufacturers should sell direct to end scalping.
It's so simple how to end this practice and move pinball sales into modern times.
