Thoughts on windshields?

[Arctic91]

So what is the consensus on windshields? Is it too risky to remove and store for future use/sale?

I'm pretty sure that I'm going to catch a rock sooner or later... and when I do, I would rather it be with a $300 std windshield than my perfect KoolOf (at least I think it's perfect - do they all have a 1/2-3/4" golden-colored ring all along the outer edge? If not, then mines not perfect). I don't have any of the types of delam I've seen in pictures, where the wiping patterns are clearly visible.

Seems people have said that removing the windshields is too risky - possibility of breakage. I can definately see that. Others say that installing them is too risky - same reason. I don't understand this as much. I'm sure that storage is risky, too. I have three kids - they smash things for a living.

Anyone out there have any luck replacing their original with a good "used" original?

Am I wasting my time trying to game this for the future?

Any thoughts?