I have narrowed down my purchase choice to either the ST Pro or the AS Pro. I know the ST is hard to find since its out of production, but I have been able to locate one for about the same price as the AS.

I think I would have alot fun with either machine, but on paper the the better value is the AS with the new LCD and sound. I know it boils down to personal preference, but what are some of the pros and cons of each machine? I figure whatever one I don't buy now I can always get later from HUO. What do you all think as a first NIB? What haven't I considered yet?

Thanks alot everyone's for the opinions. Hoping to buy either today or tomorrow.

To add to the decision, which machine would be easier to come by in the future at a cheaper cost? HUO I would guess I would be looking for?

I would love to get a premium, but its just not in the budget so to speak.

I want to thank everyone for their opinions. As a long time Star Trek fan I cant pass it up as the first machine I get.

I will also need to order protectors and the like. I cant seem to find any quality balls for the Pin. I check Pinball Life, but they seem to be out of stock. Should I replace or doing anything else to the machine (other than play it) when I get it?

Thanks again for all of the help. Im really excited to join the Pin ownership group LOL.

I will keep an eye out for a Premium, but this is something I wanted to get in the next few days so I may be out of luck on that. I figured with a Pro I can slowly build the mods as funds allow.

I looked and those stated they could be magnetized. Will that be an issue with the ST?

Something like this?

http://www.niftyled.com/standard-arcade-pinballs/

They only had two options. I would plan on buying a few sets.

Well the Star Trek Pro is done and ordered. For my first Pin I wanted to go NIB. I didn't want to go overboard with the premium and couldn't afford NIB on that one anyway. Apparently I got the last one from MiPinballRefinery and they were fantastic to deal with at a good price. I also added on the shaker motor at a good price as well.

Ironically I have a 2010 Hallmark Enterprise that my wife wont allow on the tree so guess where thats going LOL.

Thanks again everyone for the feedback.

I know there are others here that are fantastic as well. Steve and MiPinballRefinery was the first one that I called and he had it. Answered my questions and even threw in a set of nicer pinballs as well. I know that they dont cost alot, but its always the little things that make a difference when taking care of your customer.

Honestly one of the big reasons I was looking at the AS was because of the LCD. Im not a huge fan of the band and in the end felt I would like ST better , since I am somewhat of a fan. Maybe down the road I can get a machine with the LCD and content that I really like.

You hit the nail on the head. After thinking it through felt that I was getting really caught up in the newest machine with the LCD. Not saying its a bad machine at all.

Main reason that drew me to Star Trek is Im just a big Trekkie....Not full on, but enough to enjoy the shows and movies.