They are the best in most peoples opinion when it comes to scratching, and also the most popular on the market. All crossfaders go out, but when properly maintained the Vestax and Rane faders seem to last pretty long. The SHDJ1200 wears out really fast. Almost all cheap turntables will have problems with skipping. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to the top of the game.
People like to look for an easier answer, but in the end practice and persistence are still the key.
Sometimes this may be easy and all it takes is asking, other times you might have to keep practicing and bugging the same club for years for them to take you seriously, and in the worst case scenario, you might never get your chance from them, but at least it's not due to a lack of effort on your part. Network with other djs in your area. It's much easier for a crew to make a name for themselves if you've got a good group of djs and word gets around. It can also help you improve by practicing with them and sharing ideas. Most importantly, don't give up.