If you're buying local (the smart way to go, but hard to do if you're eager to get your first machine) then it's great to have a list of several machines you're interested in. I couldn't wait and got my first machine (Shadow) shipped across the country. It all worked out for me but you have to get a good feel for who you're dealing with and ask a lot of questions and get a lot of pictures. And shipping is still nerve-wracking and will cost you $400+ in shipping fees.
I understand that game prices tend to be a little higher in the Pacific NW, so that might kill some of the financial benefit of shopping local.
New Castle, CO
Oldebroek
Melbourne, ON
