I rebuild older stoves for a living, but not all are worth doing. When I suggest people replace their Vermont Castings with an NC-30 for example, they seem convinced that they MUST spend $2000.00 or more to get a decent product. I'm not so sure, but I'd like you who've run these things to tell me, are they workin' for ya'? Are any of you former V.C. owners by chance? Help me help others, here. Thanx