Flying Lawyer is right, Dick is one of the really good guys, a genuine aviation great. Also, he posts in his own name, right out there for all of us. Take care when criticizing especially while hiding under a non de plume.
But back on the subject at hand, my only issue with Dick's impassioned point is that one might find the 429 in an entirely different kettle than the older, lesser models that R-K supported so poorly (as I recall, I supported Dick back a while ago on this, and Rogerson himself put us under withering fire here in the forum!)
Is there anyone from Bell who can shed light on this? How much is the spares cost for the 429 displays? and how much is repair/overhaul?