I did my research and I came to conclusion that MY best bet will be this ShopFox (W1729 - 19" Heavy-Duty Bandsaw)
http://www.shopfox.net/w1729
Locally, I can get it for less than $1,000 + tax brand new...delivered for extra $25.00. I almost got this one too...but it is not for me just yet. Maybe in a few years I will finally afford one [
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You have to look at the over all value...if you cannot afford this then by all means go for a smaller machine. If you plan to upgrade later know that an upgraded machine will not quite stack up with a machine that was designed and built to take heavy duty loads. There are just a few extra features that will not be on the lower end machines.
The bearing guides alone may cost you a few 100 bucks if you decide to upgrade those...small things that comes standard with higher end BS.
If you have a woodcraft store close by...look at the Rikon too. Theem seem to be reasonably priced. A bit more will be Delta and Jet.
Just something for you to consider [
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