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In my experience I was able to get by with just a couple of sets for key encounters and smaller maps. We play at a decently sized table but with the Dwarven Forge pieces the space gets tight fast. I think the only map I was able to get on the table (slightly altered to accommodate the pieces available and table space) in it's entirety was the Glassworks.
I really like my DF but I find that I get best results from a combination of terrain tools: my chessex mat, a couple of Paizo flip mats (specifically ones with a plain reverse side), a decent selection of D&D terrain tiles, some PDF terrain (like Fat Dragon Games and Skeleton Key games)and of course my Dwarven Forge pieces.
If you are interested in the Dwarven Forge stuff my recommendation would be to pick up some sort of room and passage set, a room set, maybe some wicked additions. Unfortunately many of these don't appear to be currently available from DF directly in the classic dungeon style. Also a set or two of the Medieval Building Sets could be worth having. If your budget is large enough I'd consider the Advanced Builder's set, narrow passages and some wicked additions.
I don't personally own any of the caves sets yet so I can't make any real recommendations there. Hope this helps.
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I own over 80 sets of DF and I'm here to tell you that when a player sees this set displayed they have a "Geekasm." I have the luxury of being able to display a lot of my DF at one time and then cover areas until they players get into that place. The DF works very well with Pathfinder or D&D miniatures as well as Miniature Building Authority.
Another great benefit of owning Dwarven Forge is that it holds it value since it is the best dungeon terrain on the market.