the HD prints that are out now are not, by any means, awesome. the colors are all off, and it's full of changes that most everyone is unhappy with.
And if we're going to do this, i.m.o. it needs to be done right. I'd rather find someone who has the right equipment, gather up donations, and have it done the right way with the right equipment.
SilverWook brings up an interesting point though, about AFI, BFI, and LOC.