well I think that Final Fantasy IX is a very good game, because it is really much more a fantasy game then Final Fantasy VIII. If you like some incredibly idiot, but also very funny characters, then you should play it certainly.

The story is a little bit predictable, but it really surprises sometimes so it ain't too predictable.

For me, Final Fantasy IX were by far the most easiest Final Fantasy to beat, but that's before I heard of Hades and Ozma

Well I think you should buy it, if you are able to find a shop that sells the game. You probably won't have to pay too much for it so it can't be a huge disaster if you don't like it.