Dynasty 200 Deal

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I finally found a Dynasty on CL.  It still has 2 yrs left on the factory warranty.  Comes with 2 full size tanks, te entire miller tig runner package including the coolmate, the torch, regulator, pedal.  The seller is asking $3500.  It seems like a decent price to me, but I've noticed that the D200's have been dropping in price a bit recently in eBay.  A 5 yr old one in mint condition with 15 hrs or arc time went for 2200 for the machine alone.  I used to see these go for $2800 and it boggled my mind, a new one wasn't much more. So what do you think would e a fair price for the above unt, with the tanks and without.  If the tanks are rented, I'm not buying them.  ThanksPs.  I guess the other question is whether you would trade up to this.  I'm sticktly hobby and never will be PRO.  I have a perfectly good TA185 that works great, but I just have a craving for a Dynasty.   It's probably not "trading up" either, the machines are comparable in alot of ways.Last edited by Drf255; 01-24-2012 at 06:57 AM.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:That's not a bad deal,go check it out and test it.I.B.E.W Electrician and Damn Proud of It !!!! .Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255I finally found a Dynasty on CL.  It still has 2 yrs left on the factory warranty.  Comes with 2 full size tanks, te entire miller tig runner package including the coolmate, the torch, regulator, pedal.  The seller is asking $3500.  It seems like a decent price to me, but I've noticed that the D200's have been dropping in price a bit recently in eBay.  A 5 yr old one in mint condition with 15 hrs or arc time went for 2200 for the machine alone.  I used to see these go for $2800 and it boggled my mind, a new one wasn't much more. So what do you think would e a fair price for the above unt, with the tanks and without.  If the tanks are rented, I'm not buying them.  ThanksPs.  I guess the other question is whether you would trade up to this.  I'm sticktly hobby and never will be PRO.  I have a perfectly good TA185 that works great, but I just have a craving for a Dynasty.   It's probably not "trading up" either, the machines are comparable in alot of ways.
Reply:Anyone that thinks going from a TA185 to a Dynasty 200 DX is not "trading up" has probably never used a Dynasty.Two years on warranty means the machine is likely about a year old.  High probability that it includes the Blue Lightniing arc starts and upgraded features.Comparing this setup to a 5 year old Dynasty (No Blue Lightning, no warranty, etc) is like comparing apples to oranges.  In my book, this is a much better deal.Don't know where you're seeing "price drops" on the Dynasty 200's but from what I'm seeing, the used machines (in good shape/low hours) are bringing 80-90% of new street price.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:It has multiple AC waveforms for sure.  Does that insure "Blue Lightning"?TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
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Reply:It has Blue Lightening Arc Starts.Latest version of the Dynasty 200 DX.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Thanks for the advice.  I bought it for $3300 without the tanks.  The owner became I'll and had to sell his equipment.  He bought it a year ago and was meticulous with it.  It looks brand new and it came with a 60' extension cord and a modular setup to change to different voltage inputs.  He also threw in all his tungstens and consumables.  I figured this wasn't a bad deal for an almost new machine with the full Tigrunner package.  After seeing a few horror stories on the Miller website about eBay machines, I'm glad I got it used from someone reputable.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Thanks for the advice.  I bought it for $3300 without the tanks.  The owner became I'll and had to sell his equipment.  He bought it a year ago and was meticulous with it.  It looks brand new and it came with a 60' extension cord and a modular setup to change to different voltage inputs.  He also threw in all his tungstens and consumables.  I figured this wasn't a bad deal for an almost new machine with the full Tigrunner package.  After seeing a few horror stories on the Miller website about eBay machines, I'm glad I got it used from someone reputable.
Reply:So I picked up the tanks.  Both are 80's with 2011 date stamps.  The arc meter reads 2253 and 7026.  So I guess 23 hrs or arc time.  Does that sound like extreme or light use on the machine?TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum