[Phoenix32]

This thread does illistrate something else that people have a hard time understanding sometimes.

You get what you pay for. Why should you pay $300 (as example only) more for a Guardian Snap unit on eBay than for another one on eBay $300 cheaper (again, just an example)?

They both are say 1 TB. They are both say a 4500. So, go for the cheap one right? Maybe, maybe not.

What if one had WD RE drives in it and the other was just random drives or say basic desktop Maxtors? What if one has new drives versus the other has 3 or 4 year old drives in it? What if one has been refurbished by a tech and the other has only been glossed over by some user, some surplus seller, or some company taking it out of service? Big differences. Hell, those WD RE drives are about $90 to $95 (and up) each. That alone makes a $300 price difference seem small. This doesn't even take into account of the expensive OS.

Remember that stuff when you are buying on eBay. It makes a difference. he more expensive unit may easily be a better value. Depends....

What did this have to do with this conversation? Easy, David mentioned RE drives, and we were showing by accident in technical conversation that not everyone is as qualified as others to provide you with a rock solid unit that will serve you well for years, versus a unit that may cost you more in the long run or be problem prone. Pay attention to what you are buying...