As a local arcade tech in the late 70s early 80s video games brought more in for the operators. The newest pins got play but soon dropped on cash intake. Gorgar, Black Knight, Centaur, and Haunted House were big. Still people did not stand in line to play.
To the present, I know of 5 pin owners locally. I'm the only pinsider. Pins are scarce on the market here with above average pricing. I bought 6 of my pins close to home and took road trips for the others. I have sold 1 pin it was a local deal.