Crack on the windshield

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Guys, maybe some advice from you. I have had a small crack in the upper left corner of my windshield for quite some time. It never actually crossed my mind before that it may get worse. I was driving for more than a year with it, and there was nothing wrong with it. Yesterday, I noticed that it had spread for an additional 4-5 inches. I got some information from the internet, and it looks like the best thing to do is to get a windshield replacement. Toyota gave $850 as the price for a new windshield glass and $60 for rubber molding. Generally, I think you can find a certified guy ( not dealership) who can do the job for $125 and up in the Milwaukee area. But what about the windshield by itself. I think there are options to go not with OEM, but third party glass. Is it worth it? Has anyone else had this experience. Thanks, in advance, for all the inquires.