I've also heard "off the record" that MSD is planning a revamp because of all the cheaper copies out now. I look for function first. Does it/can it do what I need, then price. I wouldnt avoid anything that fits what I need. In fact, my '70 plow had a facotyr single point for the 8 years I plowed with it. Because it started. Every time. No matter what. No chance of failure...lol.