Lincoln 175 for $500 Good deal or bad?

[blazindorito]

I was at Swap Meet and found a Lincoln 175 for $500. It was brand new just out of the box. Does this seem like a good deal? He will warranty it for 30 days. He wouldn't go lower. What do you think?

 

[ARAMP1]

That's a good price, but not a great price. You can buy them brand new all day for $50-$100 more.

 

[8_YOUR_H2]

I bought mine brand new for $500 shipped.

 

[fabjunkie]

I've seen the "Pro Pack" for $450 new at HD, but typically $500. He was probably just trying to get his money back out of it, or it fell off a truck.

 

[cbbr]

I paid about $475 for the Pro Pack to my door on eBay.

 

[Brians89K5]

I have the 175 HD setup with CO2 and I paid 300 but I bought it used. What other welders are you guys using? I notice with this rig I can't weld anything very thick. What have your experiences with this welder been?

~Brian

 

[8_YOUR_H2]

What do you mean by thick? I can weld 3/8th with no problem

 

[cbbr]

Thickest I have done is 1/4, but it was no problem at all.

 

[Brians89K5]

You get good penetration at 1/4 of an inch?? What were your settings? I am teaching myself how to weld so I am learning as I go. Are you using Co2 or an argon mix? Thanks!

~Brian