Phetishboy
Well-known member
I guess for me, I have always loved arcade machines and pinballs, and always will. I collect, buy, sell, restore, play and stare at them in awe. There has been a recent trend of mass exodus lately. What gives? It seems like a lot of dudes who dedicated whole buildings or at least large rooms to these machines are the first to go. Folks like:
BrentRadio
Steve 23
Peter Hirschburg
GorfChampion
Chris25810 (talks about selling and leaving the hobby daily)
Just to name a few. Now I know Hirschburg had a death in the family(friend's son) and has recently had some health issues. I guess he has never officially said he is 'getting out' but I have heard a few folks mention that that might be a possibility. I also heard GorfChampion is cutting his collection down, but not totally leaving. I guess it just kinda makes me sad that collecting seemed to be a temporary phase for so many. I get a bit overwhelmed with projects, but I have never once considered selling them and 'getting out.' What the hell is going on? Anyone else notice this trend, or is it just me?
BrentRadio
Steve 23
Peter Hirschburg
GorfChampion
Chris25810 (talks about selling and leaving the hobby daily)
Just to name a few. Now I know Hirschburg had a death in the family(friend's son) and has recently had some health issues. I guess he has never officially said he is 'getting out' but I have heard a few folks mention that that might be a possibility. I also heard GorfChampion is cutting his collection down, but not totally leaving. I guess it just kinda makes me sad that collecting seemed to be a temporary phase for so many. I get a bit overwhelmed with projects, but I have never once considered selling them and 'getting out.' What the hell is going on? Anyone else notice this trend, or is it just me?

