I’ve owned pins for many years. But was a total novice. When I got back into it about 10 years ago I wanted an RFM. I was on my own and didn’t have other pinball friends to point me in the right direction. Little did I know, but RGSs pop up all the time. But I was in a hurry and put out a want to buy ad. A Pinsider responded and we ended up cutting a deal. In retrospect, I think I was taken advantage of and ripped off. My own fault because I didn’t do my due diligence. Live and learn.
My suggestion is to wet your feet and don’t jump in whole hearted right at the beginning.