Glad you're enjoying it. I had fun play testing it. It is a top 3 Stern Classic in my book. =)
Of your list (and the etc part), I'd grab a Stars, Seawitch, Galaxy, Cheetah, Ali, Meteor and a Nineball. And if you can find a Star Gazer of course grab that one.
I'm not sure yet about Stingray as I haven't played a restored one yet. Will remedy that later this year if I can find the time to put it up in the resto queue but heard it is a great player.
Even thought they have great art, I am no fan of Catacomb, Split Second, Iron Maiden, Viper.
Quoted from gosepin:Purchased a quicksilver and wow what a cool game. Looking to pick up another early Stern and would like some experienced feedback as to which one.
Stars.
Stingray.
Catacomb.
Cheetah.
Stargazer.
Seawitch.
Meteor.
Galaxy.
Etc.
The hunt is on.