I have been looking also, and it won't be change your dropping. Depends on how much bending you want to do. If your gonna do a lot or want to start a business you might want to invest. If your just doing one project, manual will do. If you don't like the idea of a manual you can always change out jack for air or hyd. ram, easy and cheaper. Manual bender 2-300 , new air ram 1-200, a lot less than 1500 and then you gotta buy dies etc.