'75 A model 8.25 worth upgrading or leave as is?

I don't see what is so bad about the 8 1/4 rear end. I know a lot of guys on here are looking at it from a racing standpoint but I picked up an 8 1/4 out of a Satellite with 2.73 gears for free. The price of cleaning it all up, chrome diff cover, brake shoes and drums was about $150. That's for the entire rear end complete and ready to go. I don't know how anyone who is on a budget can consider an 8 3/4. I was looking at some and the best price was $400 for one that needed to be gone through. That's crazy! Hopefully one day I can be an idealist when it comes to the best parts, but if you already have the rear end just make it work and thats all that matters. Don't sell it and wait for a deal just get goin on the rear you got!

my 3 cents.