I think 3 is best, then 2. 1. seems weird. MET is probably better than SEEN, unless you're specifically talking about some sort of visual experience.
Also, (this is my thought, you might want to check on it), in my opinion:
HARDLY means never., i.e. you have never met anyone . . . etc.
If you just mean that an experience is rare, you need,
HARDLY EVER