[TheForge] Miller Welder

Thu Apr 4 09:53:10 2002

Ray;

  That's how I got to the 185, this dealer only ordered two of those
210's with the free spool gun.  We were dealing on the "210 & spool
gun" deal, until he learned that the last one they had on that deal
was sold just before I began inquiring.  (day late dollar short, what
else it new? LOL)

  I am a little apprehensive about buying anything from the internet,
e-bay or otherwise.  I'm sure many people get good deals out of
auction type settings.  For me, name your price and you will either
sell it to me or I'll keep looking, I'm just not into "haggling".
I've had people get mad at me and even cuss me out for not countering
their price with a lower offer when I wasn't interested.  I just look
at them and say,  "were you trying to sell me something for more than
it was worth?"  Then they really get mad!  LOL

   For this purchase I was interested in, "NO problems, support for
problems, and service.  This isn't my business, this is a tool within
my business, if this tool requires repair or maintenance when I need
it, my product isn't flowing while I work on a welder... not
acceptable.

   SO..... for that reason, I went for the "new" 185 and plan to just
do the wire and cable change when needed.  IF I ever get so deeply
into metal that it becomes a "profit center", I can always upgrade,
but for now, this looks like it will do more than I'll ever need.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Miller" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Miller Welder

> Jeff,
> You might challenge the dealer you bought the 185 from. Miller was
> selling the 210 with a free Spoolmate spool gun through the end of
2001,
> and because it was such a great deal many welding supply houses
around
> here ordered dozens of extra units because they knew they could sell
> them. (I picked up one for my step-dad in-law, really). In fact
there
> were a number of the 210s with spool guns on ebay the went for
$1190.
>
> I don't mean to say you didn't do well, but to see if you can get a
> spool gun out of the dealer,
>
> Ray
> Cincinnati
>
> Jeff Harding wrote:
>
> >I just bought a new Miller 185, (won't pick it up until I finish
the
> >drywall), the speed/heat range guide list settings for stainless up
to
> >3/8".  The heaviest stainless I plan on using is 1/8", so that
should
> >do me.  Miller has replaced this with it's new  210 model. This one
> >was used for 10 minutes, I paid $1180 for it,  how'd I do?
> >
> >   I'm gonna buy an extra torch for it and have the gas for
stainless
> >sitting on the side, will take longer to change over than buying a
> >spool gun, but I'm not doing production welding.
> >
> >   Anyone have any experience with the Lincoln auto helmet that
goes
> >for around $140 and operates on photo cells?   I know a better
helmet
> >is worth it's price, but again, I'm not doing any production
welding,
> >just fabrication and repair of my manufacturing equipment.
> >
> >   Any and all comments and advice always welcome!
> >
> >   Jeff   ><>
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