I was perhaps a little unclear in my post. I'm not new to vinyl - just to "new" vinyl and to this forum. I have been listening to vinyl since the late 50's though not critically for many of those years. I have about 2,000 albums so I am familiar with clicks and pops and imperfections.
What I was not clear on was the quality I could expect from "new" vinyl pressings in the $50 - $120 range compared to older records I have been buying for $0.50-$5. I took mofi's advice and read everything I could find that was already posted. That information and the other posts on this thread have given me the information I was seeking. In future, I'll be sure to read everything I can find before asking a question.
What I was not clear on was the quality I could expect from "new" vinyl pressings in the $50 - $120 range compared to older records I have been buying for $0.50-$5. I took mofi's advice and read everything I could find that was already posted. That information and the other posts on this thread have given me the information I was seeking. In future, I'll be sure to read everything I can find before asking a question.