Correction: F-14 is a System 11 with one board combination MPU and driver, there is no 40 pin interconnection.

F-14 in the U.S.
- this was a high production game that seems to have had a lot of survivors. A lot of of them around, and a lot of lower end condition games are frequently seen.

Besides those specifics you mentioned such as watching out for battery corrosion, condition overall is important. Blurry pics are not going to cut it and you will definitely need to see it in person. This is one game where if you are not comfortable with playfield work such as removing mylar or repairing inserts, you may want to hold out for a better example if paying a higher price. If you have no problem working on this sort of thing, then you really need to work towards getting the price down. Walking away is an option where the game is in a more plentiful supply, so besides the overall condition, how frequently you are seeing potential candidates in your geographical area will be a factor.