Cost to rebuild IH engines

[Doug Rasmussen <DougRasmussen@domain.elided>]

After seeing the costs for parts and machine work on the DIY rebuilds 
I'm  wondering if it isn't a better idea to have a good shop do the 
whole job.

The quote I got from Ewing Engines in Auburn, Wa (near Stan's Headers)
 was less than some of you guys paid and you still had to assemble it. 
  Plus I could walk out of the shop with a warranteed engine.  

So what's the advantage to doing it yourself?  Masochism?  A learning 
experience?

Doug