| If you miss some of your favorite classic arcade | | | | the operators sell their classic arcade surplus games. |
| games, don't worry. You may be able to still find one. | | | | The ones most interested in buying these games are |
| First, however, you should be patient in doing | | | | the operators and collectors. You can find out about |
| research. It can be quite hard to find one and | | | | auctions in your area by asking those who usually |
| patience will be needed. Your first option would be | | | | attend them. Some auctions are posted in magazines |
| from the operators. Operators are the people who | | | | and bulletins. You may also find fairly constant |
| present the games that you see in the arcades. You | | | | discussions that relate to future auctions by checking |
| can find a list of operators in the yellow pages in the | | | | out "Miscellaneous Games" in your local paper. The |
| "Amusement Section". This is where you can find the | | | | best resource is to ask an operator directly. If you |
| best operators in town. Most operators often place | | | | are in the USA, you have more chances of getting |
| stickers with their name and contact information on | | | | updated because you can obtain a copy of a |
| their machines so that you can contact them | | | | magazine that contains all the lists and information. |
| anytime. | | | | Sometimes, newspapers and local papers are |
| You can also ask the people who have worked for | | | | overlooked but the classifieds section is the perfect |
| the local arcades. You can ask them if the classic | | | | page to find the games you want. The prices may |
| arcade games you have been looking for are still | | | | seem high due to the competition because most of |
| available. Usually, you can find operators in the "Home | | | | their customers are first time buyers. But even if you |
| Sales" of the Yellow Pages. But the prices are usually | | | | are a first time buyer, you can negotiate and have |
| higher than those of the original operators so it would | | | | the prices lowered. |
| be better to shop and look around first. | | | | The last and easiest option is through the Internet. |
| In looking for your arcade games, remember to keep | | | | You can search different sites. You can also register |
| a cool head. If you have found the classic arcade | | | | and join the forums where people post their classic |
| games that you are looking for, don't show the | | | | arcade games for sale. If you happen to find one, it's |
| operator or the seller that you are too eager to buy | | | | as easy as ordering on line. The waiting for it to |
| it. In fact, ask for a discount! | | | | arrive is the hard part. Consider these options and |
| Another option is from auctions. Auctions are | | | | find one that fits your circumstance. Remember, |
| occasionally held around the country. This is where | | | | don't pay too much! |