I would like to get into Turntables but ......... HELP!

This site is mainly about fairly sophisticated "record players" for people
with a sizable collection of choice records, and a fairly advanced level of
audio components to boot.  A basic turntable (plug and play as you stated) can be bought from any number of electronic retailers. If you go in that direction a lot of details can be (thankfully) ignored and you can
still listen to most popular music and enjoy the experience.  My 1st machine was a Garrard (cost about $75 with cartridge) and even though i wasn't that happy with the mediocre quality, I still played a thousand records on it with little regret until i was ready to get something better.

budget including cartridge?  what is your amplifier?  

I would get a Rega or Project which included the cartridge in my price range. If you can buy from a brick and mortar dealer so they can set it up and help you with any issues.

If you provide your location, you can get recommendations for a turntable dealer in your area. You should definitely buy from a hi-fi dealer who is competent at cartridge installation and alignment, and turntable/tonearm set-up and adjustment. If you’re in Southern California, visit Audio Elements in Pasadena. Owner Brian Berdan is amongst the best turntable guys in the world, trained by his dad Brooks, the best there has ever been.

Here ya go! Plug and play!
http://www.needledoctor.com/Rega-Planar-1-Turntable?sc=2&category=353