Dogu

Hello, beginner here I found a 1997 Epiphone sg (Japan) in a national sales website for 220 dollars without hardcase. I like general look of Sg's especially small pickguards. I currently have a rip off 120 dollar strat(Suzuki). I've been playing for 8 months, I can play around 100 songs and 20 solos. I like Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy metal but I dont like modern metal. Should i buy it ? It only has minor scratches and a switch change.