Analog film photography and cameras

Seriously pondering getting a scanner. Has anyone used an Epson v700? It seems to get good reviews, and is modern enough to run under osx with VueScan. Or would I be better off with an older but dedicated 35mm scanner? I've no need for a normal scanner, all I want to do is to get better results than the minilab without spending a fortune

FOR SALE

Nikon Coolscan IV LS-40 35mm/ slide film scanner - BOXED - COMPLETE
https://www.lfgss.com/thread93980.html#post3150538

Buy this ^^^^ if you only want to scan 35mm - far better than the v700 for only a little more money