New guy w/ questions about heating a 800 sq ft shop

I have just moved and now have a 800 sq ft dedicated wood shop in a detached garage. The shop walls and ceiling are very well insulated as is the double wide garage door. This is only a hobby shop so I am not needing to have the best of the best in terms of heating system in there. I was hoping to stay under $2000 for my complete system.

With that in mind I was looking at the refurb Timber Ridge v49-TRCPM - Multi-Fuel Stove but I see that they are out of stock now. I liked the fact that it can be controlled with a thermostat which will help keep the pellet usage reasonable if I keep it set around 45 when I'm not in there. If they do not become available soon there is also the 55-TRPIP model that has a 80b hopper capacity which would be handy.

I have heard that you are better off buying a multi fuel stove even if you do not intend to burn corn since they are built better. Is there any truth to this or just a sales pitch? Are there any other things I should be considering before I pull the trigger on something like this? Any other models or brands that I should be looking at? My bottom line is that I am looking for reliability and simplicity to operate.

Thanks for any and all feedback!
Craig

Lake Girl - I have checked on the local codes and the only requirement is that the stove be raised 18 inches off the floor.

daffonce - I have been checking craigslist and it seems like all I am finding is either people who want 90% of new price or are selling their problem stoves.

pen - I have checked with the insurance company and all is good there since the space is not attached to the house.