Copper or Shingle roof?

[Lee Carrell]

It seems to be somewhat of a problem to get a qualified roofer to replace copper for less than an arm and three legs! I know that copper lasts longer than asphalt shingle and is more complicated to install. The copper is not openly visible from the street, so I don't care that much about the looks.

The area to replace is about 65sf. Should I just go with shingle to get the job done quicker, save some money and not have to worry about theft (yes, even from a 3 story building)?