Mortgage your house and get an LE! Seriously, NEVER buy a toy with money you don't have or money that isn't disposable. That's the best advice you'll get from here...and it applies to everything you purchase.
For 2k, I'd get something like DM, JM, NF, JP, or maybe even a newer Stern like WPT or NASCAR. Play it for a while, learn to make minor repairs, and save up for the ST. When you sell the machine you bought you'll likely break even or close to it +/- a few. ST will likely be able to be found cheaper used at that point too. Then buy a nice HUO.
Ronkonkoma, NY
