Welcome to the forum, Thomas
I was in your exact shoes several months ago. After careful research and advice from fellow creekers, I've decided to do exactly as you are considering.
When purchasing your tools pay careful attention to what YOU want and need from your tools. Weekend warrior (like myself) or production?, Fine furniture or craft show birdhouses?, Space limitations for your shop?, The list is endless. The most important thing, (imho) is to determine what YOU need and go from there. All of us here have shops that are as individual and unique as we are ourselves.
There is no question that you can shop around and find quality tools at discounted prices (both new and used) if you are patient and willing to do the homework, I was unable to find a deal I was comfortable with after months of searching. Maybe you will be luckier than I was.
Some other considerations to keep in mind are dust collection (echoed from other creekers) which is very important, Shipping and delivery of the tools, Electrical hookups, Tool mobility(if necessary) and good quality blades are not cheap either.
With that being said, as I reply to your post I am patiently waiting for todays delivery of my new Grizzly GO513x2 band saw, GO634 Jointer/Planer with spiral cutter and, my GO651 Table saw. As I said, I was exactly in your shoes!!
Good luck with your search and welcome to the best forum on the net!
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once they have exhausted all other alternatives~~Abba Eban