Welcome CharlieBronson!
If you've been lurking for a while, you know Pinside can get overwhelming at times with so many varying opinions and perspectives from collectors, operators, casual and tournament players, and some folks here just to make $$. My suggestion is to take everything with a grain of salt - don't let others try to sell you their opinion as FACT, and just relax and enjoy the craziness. There's a lot to enjoy in this hobby - find what makes you happy.
Oh, and like hawkmoon said - be prepared - these machines seem to multiply like rabbits.