I say save for the pin you really want and its been TOM for awhile now hasnt it? Its a great machine and worth the wait. The Nitro sounds like a sweet deal all the way around though and would be a good score as well.

Focus focus focus on what you want!

Having said that I like LAH so if you can make a profit go for it.

Buy the nitro, tear it apart and put it back together.. then buy the ToM in December as that's the one you really want. You'll learn more in 5 minutes of tearing a pin down and you won't feel bad if you screw something up since you've got little invested.

I have yet to meet someone who regretted getting semi-project pin as their first one.
Looking back though if I would have thrown down more money on a nice nice nice one
I surely wouldn't have regretted that either!

I would jump all over that NGS if I were you. If a TOM popped up would you have to sell Hook or LAH for the money? How easy would it be to resale in your area? If you can only buy 1 pin and TOM is your grail, I say wait until December. Unless you know you can resale Hook or LAH for around the same money you paid, and can sell it when you need to. Or you could just decide to own a bunch of machines. GOOD LUCK!

Go big!! That is not fun to sale and move pins

and I really want a TOM.

"Go BIG or go home..."

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Shang Tsung does..! Look how happy he is!

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"I wish I was surfing/snowboarding right now..."

Besides the lack of a great wizard mode. TOM has it all. Flow, Toys, Shots, Sounds, Amazing lights with or without LED's. In fact, I think I could take my LED's out of mine and still love it just as much. This is one pin that really looks great with original lighting. It is also beautiful to boot. I was thinking of selling mine. But, as I put more money into it. I now have a SUPER nice TOM so I'll keep her for a bit. Unless something extraordinary comes along.
Good Luck. You can't go wrong with TOM.

Would be reasonable to get the Hook or LAH if the price is good. If you know you're going to eventually sell it, don't pay at or above market value as these machines may be difficult to sell. Also, make sure the machines are complete as I'm not sure about the availability/cost of replacement parts.

Good luck,
Shawn

Depends where you live. TOM's always find a home, others pins you may struggle to sell. Anticipation can be a great thing. I have been waiting for a TOM for ages and I think the time is near where I may pull the trigger You can learn plenty on TOM and mod it to the hilt as well. Wait for TOM, you know you want to!

It's as simple as this.....You won't regret buying TOM even if you overpay by a little and it will be easier to sell.

Get the TOM, screw LAH

I would wait if you think buying the Hook and LAH could jeopardize getting the TOM. However, is the TOM a sure thing? I can tell you from experience that once you have a pin, it's hard to let it go, even if you're getting another one. Three pins side by side look WAY better than one lonesome pin...