Quoted from fattrain:^ THIS!
I spoke with the owner and he basically told me, he had no intention of selling the games, hence the pricing. If someone was willing to pay a big price tag then take it, but otherwise they're simply worth more to him making money in his establishment for all to enjoy. I can completely understand that.
That's common sense. He can't give people smokin' deals on machines only to run out and have to try replacing games 24/7
I had the same experience. Darren, the owner, has always been friendly to me and said that customuers continue to come in and pay these high prices. I see no incentive for him to price them lower.
