Episode 5: Is New In Box Pinaball Dead? & Godzilla 70th is Beautiful!
In this episode, we’ll discuss whether I think NIB pinball is dead, and I’ll share my thoughts on the new Godzilla 70th. I also have a little dilemma to discuss: should I get rid of my highly modded Godzilla for the new 70th, or would that be the dumbest thing I could do?
Kineticist’s take
Secondary market shows buyer's market with deep discounts; Godzilla 70th Premium looks amazing
Synopsis
Retro Ralph analyzes secondary market pricing for pinball machines using Captain's Auctions data, finding significant discounts (up to $3,000 off MSRP) on new and lightly-played games, suggesting a buyer's market. He also discusses the new Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium edition with striking black-and-white artwork, expressing personal dilemma about whether to upgrade from his heavily modded Godzilla Premium, and shares tournament play experiences.
Highlights
- Limited Edition pinball machines are currently priced at $12,999 MSRP
- Jaws Limited Edition sold at auction for $10,300, which is $2,699 off MSRP
- Mods on pinball machines typically do not return their full value on the secondary market
- Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium will remain in production as long as there is demand
- Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium will be revealed at Southern Fried Gaming Expo before San Diego Comic Con
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Captain's Auctions Warehouse· company
- Electric Bat· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Pinside· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Southern Fried Gaming Expo· event
- Bond (James Bond)· game
- Foo Fighters (Premium)· game
- Godzilla (Premium)· game
- Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium· game
- Iron Maiden (Pro)· game
- Jaws (Premium and LE)· game
- Jurassic Park (Pro)· game
- Legends of Valhalla (Limited Edition)· game
- Terminator 2· game
- TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)· game
- Chris· person
- Dwight Sullivan· person
- George Gomez· person
- Retro Ralph· person
- Steve Richie· person
- Zombie Yeti· person