apples to oranges, but I got my classic 78 for 2300 3 years back with the student discount. I'm glad that I bought it, But If I were to do it again, I'd save the cash and buy a bigger box... probably used.
Also some more apples to oranges. In comparison, the tightness of eqip drawers, the way they open, close, feel is so much better then the classic. For years I had a craftsman box, then I got the classic. Made the craftsman box seem like a kids toy, well same with with epiq to classic. I don't know, even masters seem a little sturdier...