Rebuilt head or brand new?

[Egushu]

My timing belt broke on me, and there's a very high chance I will have to replace my cylinder head. It was running low on compression before the belt went out anyway. It looks like most rebuilds cost anywhere from 400-500 bucks. The best deal I've found so far is from aluminumcylinderheads.com for a complete rebuild for $450 core charge shipped both ways. Does anyone know of better deals, or is it just better to buy a new head altogether?

 

[kstrongsyj]

I got my rebuilt head off this board for $250 shipped

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

You will spend more money on a brand new head than a rebuild.

 

[AWDlaserRS]

$500! thats insane! I Paid $180 for a head rebuild.