How did I miss this thread?
You already have a darn good turntable / audio system that you appreciate and feel the Need to purchase Quality Pressings. I have a Symphonic All in One with no name cardboard speakers. Secondhand store vinyl suits me fine.
Absolutely, get the "Hot Stampers". You will eventually have to replace or retip the stylus or buy the hot new premium cartridge that has appeared anyway. Once that artist's record is sold out, you will pay the price of Retpping for it.
btw. Last year I broke my stylus. I hemmed and hawed about spending $2.99 for a replacement needle from China. Almost gave up on vinyl.