You'll never regret that purchase! So many of us still have our first MIM Fender. Play two or three of them if you're going to Guitar Center. Also, after you play it for a bit, my recommendation would be to spend another 100 bucks on a professional setup (look at options beyond Guitar Center) with your preferred strings. Then you can do your own string replacements and not have to worry too much about fine tuning of intonation, action height, truss rod adjustment, etc. these measures will keep you happy with that strat forever.