Does this look like a deal (old skool welder)

[lucas_carter]

I was cruising ebay looking for a new welder so i can actually do some worthwhile fab and i came across this older hobart.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HOBART-BETA-MIG-250-BETAMIG-DC-WIRE-FEED-WELDER_W0QQitemZ120228122204QQihZ002QQcategoryZ113 743QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any comments or suggestions? it will be used for welding cages,suspension and such.

[oldjeep]

Pretty good deal at the current price. I'd plan on putting a new liner in it due to the rust that is on the rest of it. I'd also plan on cleaning up all the contacts. I'd pay $500 plus the $120 shipping.

[chumly2071]

I used to use a beta mig 250 at a friend's shop. One hell of a welder. if it is in good working order, and has a good gun on it, you will not want for more machine.

[chrono4]

used a beta mig ALOT, and it's a good machine. Infinite adjustment would be nice, but unless you want to do body work with it, it's not a big deal.

[Shefron]

Buddy has one in his fab shop and its been put thru the years but its his main welder he uses. Dam good machine and extremely good price.

[twotoyota]

i just bought one here local and only paid $350 with a good gun and a full bottle. its a good welder .. definitely all you will need.. i wouldnt go more then 450, 500 on it though ..