jotul castine

hi burners,have an opportunity to by newer castine,I have a resolutte acclaim..needs upper and lower firebacks hairline crack on fire box wall plus the arhes are pretty worn.so for 900 hundred im probably gonna pull the trigger.I did notice no top or side loading like the v.c.anyway moderator BEGREEN told me to look for cracks on base and around grate. any other f 400 folks have some input would be appreciated.have the v.c. goin now still get 6 hours packed full of oak.thanks bill