Just set up my new to me JOBO and started researching the serial number

**Greg Blank** · 26-Jul-2012, 10:26

Like Koh says, I would not feel compelled to upgrade at least for the time being, you are just starting out and if the reels give you good results then stick with them. I am located in Maryland. The upgrade may cost more than some folks are offering newer CPP's for closer to the 22,000 serial between 22,500 and 22,000 - before upgrading I might see if I could get one of those for less than $1,700.

**mcherry** · 26-Jul-2012, 11:55

Sounds good guys. So what you're saying it it would cost $1,700 to upgrade the motor, so I might as well buy another one? Well, at least I figure I got a good deal on this one at $250. If it dies in six months and I love it, I'll buy a new one (or get this one upgraded). If I don't use it much and it dies, then no harm no foul.

**Greg Blank** · 28-Jul-2012, 09:59

For someone that required all boards replaced with a new motor perhaps closer to that figure than further away. When I do upgrades I offer a free evaluation and estimate of repair - so depending serial number and work involved maybe less. Just by experience someone that feels thier machine is worth that much probably has done some research and realizes that if the machine conks out you "WILL" be P.O'd. Most of these CPP2's originally cost a lot more than 500 so the people selling them for 500 or less either do not care, have no clue or need 500 quickly and figure you won't complain if it dies suddenly.

Originally Posted by mcherry

Sounds good guys. So what you're saying it it would cost $1,700 to upgrade the motor, so I might as well buy another one? Well, at least I figure I got a good deal on this one at $250. If it dies in six months and I love it, I'll buy a new one (or get this one upgraded). If I don't use it much and it dies, then no harm no foul.