Be careful with the VSHG. There is a revision model which has a engraved "M" and "S" on it that don't have the flaws the original had. But both revisions still have issues. I've had a few of these over the years and sold them all. The stick is built like a tank though.
http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/99941/sega-vshg-virtua-stick-high-grade-revision-question
http://auctions.search.yahoo.co.jp/...&aq=-1&oq=&sc_i=&p=バーチャスティック+ハイグレード&x=40&y=24
Try yahoo.jp.
You could probably find one for about $40, then get surface shipping. I would think you could get it for under $100 shipped
Would I need to get an agent to buy from Yahoo Japan? This could work!