> i have seen em games come up on ebay so it sounds like there not as rare as i
> first thoght.
>
> any tips on trying to get a hold arcade hardware video/em localy.

I think it's just a matter of watching Ebay until you get lucky. They show up at the local amusement/vending auctions occasionally and never sell for very much. I've got a Midway Sea Raiders I'd sell for $175 in Missouri. If you're in Canada John's Jukes has a bunch for sale.

Dave