I said I think the value is there, but it may be a little early for me to have said that. We'll see once I get some more time in with the machine. I do like some of the improvements that he keeps making with the machines. The latest gantry's are milled where the x axis rails are bolted in place. I don't know exactly how accurate it is, but it seems to be working okay for me.
I would also say that if you absolutely need a machine that "works out of the box", this might not be the machine for you. For me it's my hobby, I also wanted a steel frame, and Nate is local to me. So that's what I chose but it might not be for everybody.
Tim