this question probably gets asked a lot but,

[cinderbird]

You can get unwired Rancos here for $49.99...$10 cheaper than RBI.

http://www.climatedoctors.com/Items/...ture%20Control

the reason they're cheaper is because Rich wires his. They are ready to use right out of the box, just to let you know

[branson]

I recently replaced my Reptitemp 500R with a couple of Ranco units from ReptileBasics. The Reptiltemp 500R did the job, but it had a 4-5 degree temp swing. It worked for over a year, but I feel better using the Ranco units. They're commonly used by the more experienced snake keepers on this board; that's peace of mind...

[Moonshae]

the reason they're cheaper is because Rich wires his. They are ready to use right out of the box, just to let you know

He's got the pre-wired ones for 79.99, and the unwired for 59.99.

I don't mind paying more for quality, but $30 (vs the climatedoctor.com price) for a $10 power strip, a $0.50 romex connector, and 15 minutes of time isn't worth it for me. The wiring is so easy to do yourself, all you need to be able to do is use a screwdriver and wire snips and follow a simple diagram. I'm about as unhandy as they come, and I did it with no problem.

Is $20 a big deal? Not at all, really, but heck...that'd almost buy a normal to put in there!