Doug,
I think its time to let this thread die a natural death and fade into obscurity. You have made your case for the reasons you feel the way you do and thats fine, and if those here can't persuade you otherwise then you need to move on and buy what suits you best.
The one last point i'll make is that any extra money you feel you are paying extra you will surely make back in profit when using your shopbot. But in the end the decision is yours.....so good luck and see you later!