Thoughts on multi-process welders

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I'm thinking of getting a welder capable of mig, stick and tig. Anyone have any preferences or advice? I have searched, but not much information came up. I'm thinking about buying this if money allows: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/tls/2735327704.htmlIs that a good price or should I keep looking? Also, if I go to check it out what are common problems I should look for? Thanks in advance!Millermatic250Miller Spoolmate 200Miller Spoolmatic 1Lincoln tombstone with century DC converter1945 K.O. Lee company stick welder (looks like R2D2)Miller 30E feederHobart AH27 FeederMiller Thunderbolt AC/DC
Reply:Yep.  Check it out and weld with it in all processes if possible.  If it works well buy it and the feeder.  I love the XMT stuff.  I have an XMT350 and it is one of my favorite machines. Originally Posted by SundownIIIDon't get me wrong.  They are just as ill informed about politics as they are about welding, they just post more on that subject.
Reply:I use an XMT 304 as a MIG and stick power source (I don't TIG) and it does great with those two.  You should be able to find one in the $1000-$1200 category if you look a little harder.  Make sure it's CC/CV and not just CC only.Search the Baltimore area CL - there's a guy on there who's had several XMT 350's with LN-25 feeders for $1600 for the package - that's a much better deal.  I talked to him in mid-December and he still had two sets left.  I decided it wasn't worth the expense to upgrade from my 304, so I let it pass.Don't buy any welder unless you weld with it first.  I know of what I speak!
Reply:Are you serious?  That is way cheaper than out here.  If you run across that guy with the 350's and LN-25's, let me know.  I'd like to call him. Originally Posted by SundownIIIDon't get me wrong.  They are just as ill informed about politics as they are about welding, they just post more on that subject.
Reply:Thanks for the responses everyone! I'm thinking offer him a grand cash and see what he says. I'm definitely going to weld with it. I'll let him show me how it tigs and get a lesson while I’m there. Anything I should look for on the inside to make sure it is all working properly or if something is going to wear out? I doubt it, but figured I'd ask.I searched the Baltimore CL. Tons of welders. I bet any port city will be crawling with them as much welding is done in shipyards. By the time I drive there and back; it is easier to get the one here if it works well.Millermatic250Miller Spoolmate 200Miller Spoolmatic 1Lincoln tombstone with century DC converter1945 K.O. Lee company stick welder (looks like R2D2)Miller 30E feederHobart AH27 FeederMiller Thunderbolt AC/DC
Reply:Originally Posted by jmtebbensAre you serious?  That is way cheaper than out here.  If you run across that guy with the 350's and LN-25's, let me know.  I'd like to call him.
Reply:I found an airco in OH for $800. Are they any good? Heres the link: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/tls/2758984876.htmlMillermatic250Miller Spoolmate 200Miller Spoolmatic 1Lincoln tombstone with century DC converter1945 K.O. Lee company stick welder (looks like R2D2)Miller 30E feederHobart AH27 FeederMiller Thunderbolt AC/DC