I agree with you completely BUT i'd practice on CDJs first because off CDs. If i had a chance, i would. buy turntables but then i'd have to buy records and they aren't cheap. i saw a record that was like $100. If i buy CDJs first not only i can a) hone my DJ-ing skills and practice some scratching aswell but also I'd save money. Like i said, i'm only 16 and i don't have a lot off money on me. plus, as i said, my friend owns a pair of turnies (as he likes to call them) and i can practice off them aswell. i can also probably get a "friendly" discount if he wants to get rid off them someday. also, scratching is just something i'm putting aside. something i'll use if i wanna make my sets abit interesting or for showing off to my friends. not planning on doing it profesionally... yet and wouldn't it be easier to move my equipment around when i get hired?