I have an LYPC. Dont get it. The price of replacement parts too high, and it is a pain in the butt to service. In my opinion I would go with Oak, or A&A global. I think as someone who is just starting out, the machines from either of these two places will give you the most bang for the buck. I have not used Northwestern, which are a top quality machine as well, but the for an average location, the globe size is just too big. I have found that using a smaller globe (Oak Vista 300, PO89 300) saves me money on the machines and reduces my candy costs. I love my Oaks.