Quoted from Silverstreak02:This is confusing. How do I know what I should or shouldn't buy?
I'd recommend making sure that the game WORKS, especially since it's your first game. Play it, watch it score, play it again. Make sure it's a game that you find somewhat fun. There's nothing worse than having one game you can never play because it doesn't work and you can't get it going. If it actually works but is dirty, then shopping (top playfield clean/wax, new rubber rings, lights replaced if burned out, etc) is a great way to get some initial hands-on experience.