Having said that, i think I would like to start with a solid delay first. For the connoisseurs out there...MXR carbon copy? EQD Disaster Transport Jr.? Other? I'd like to keep it simple to operate and mid priced (~$150)...
Thanks again to all!
You need to decide if you want digital or analog then... Carbon Copy is analog, Disaster Transport Jr. is digital. You will get much more flexibility out of a digital. / Analog if your are just stuck on the idea of analog and "purity" of the tone (arguable with analog models on digital units).
I have a CC and it sounds great, but for the price point I would rather have the Malekko 616 and there was one recently in the classifieds for a good price.
I have a selection of digital units and there are a number of good ones under $200... To beat that horse, the Zoom CDR is one of the better ones and not as confusing as you might think. Among the others... well nearly every reputable company makes a decent digital delay, TC Flashback is a good, easy, affordable choice. make a list of features that you want (ie. reverse, long delay time, looper, modulation, tap...)
One reason why everyone here is suggesting a zoom is because if you don't know what you want a Zoom will cover the most ground and save you buying a pedal and wishing you could try three others after the fact.