On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 01:12:54 -0230, "Lucifer"
wrote:

Going tomorrow to look at a 10 year old Lincoln Machine (I think Lincoln).
Guy says he bought it at Canadian Tire 10 years ago for 700.00 bux? Does
this sound right?
Anyway, guy says he only used it like 5 times cause he hurt his back shortly
after buying the machine and has been out of work ever since on disability.
The guy wants 350.00 for it? He said it was a 110 volt, 100 or 120 amp, has
extra Full Wheel of .030 wire (paid 100 bux for).

Am I getting ripped or should I offer lower? It's a 10 year old machine!!!
Ohh yeah, I'm a 1st year apprentice welder, so this would be a good machine
for me to start with. I already have a 70 amp Arc Machine.

Thanks.

If it's an SP125 plus in good shape, it's a little high but it could
take awhile to find one for less. They did cost about $650 US new.
New SP135's are going for about $550 US now.

If it's one of the "consumer" Lincolns, it's overpriced.

The little 110-volt Lincolns are great for sheetmetal as in autobody.
If you're after a more general purpose welder, I'd recommending going
with a 220V machine like the Hobart Handler for only a little more.