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Personally, M32 (the Andromeda Galaxy) is not that exciting. In a moderate scope you really mainly just see the core, hints of the halo and M31 and M110. Lots of more interesting targets IMHO.
Best thing to try for with M32 is getting it naked eye, which can be a bit of a challenge down here in the Antipodes or in binos, I have nabbed it in 10x50s and it was a more interesting object than in my old 12".
As for eyepieces, what ones do you have at the moment? My usual advice to beginners is that unless there is something seriously wrong with the eyepieces that came with the scope, try using those first before spending $$$ on new ones. Several reasons for this:
1 some beginners simply find that astronomy is not for them
2 the low power EPs supplied are usually of reasonable quality and will give fine views without spending money
3 using the supplied EPs will give you a quick education in what the effects of increasing power are if you have a range of EPs.
4 having used them you can make a better informed choice based on your own experience rather than what some one else thinks.
Cheers
Malcolm
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