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Don’s Pinball Podcast

DPP #142 "Costco"

PodcastBy Donald Garrison

Don’s Pinball Podcast

39 min

Summary

Don analyzes Stern's Costco Home Edition strategy and market positioning.

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.

From the creator

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.

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