Personally, I have always felt the top 100 to be pretty helpful. As someone who doesn't go to many shows and living in an area where there are not a ton of location spots, I have purchased games based on the general Pinside vibe. Not necessarily the top 100 per se but on group think generally. Most pins in the top 10 for example have a good reason to be there. (I don't personally care for MB but that's beside the point). It is a starting point and nothing else.

Sure, it is not perfect but generally I think it is good. When you look at the actual rating points, there is not a huge difference in a lot of them. I would say, however, that a top 25 game is generally going to be better than something in the 100+ range. NOT always and not for everyone, but generally.