You won't be working it all the time, especially if the fix-it kit from Stern is installed and the code is up to date. I had a great Hulk LE but sold it after a short time and do miss it. The quality issues had nothing to do with my decision to trade the game. It's just a really tough game that can be frustrating day-to-day if you're not a great player. Unlike most games, I don't think there is any shame in changing it to an easier setting so that you can get deeper into the rules. I was able to regularly get to the mini wizard mode on factory settings but advancing to the main wizard mode on any settings seemed daunting and like it would require chopping a lot of wood. At the current price, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a try if you're OK with selling if it turns out not to be a fit.

There are some great deals on HUO LE's. If patient, you can get one for around $4500 (even a Hulk) with mods or tweaks that fix all this stuff: