How much are you paying for argon?

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I dropped off an empty tank, and got a refill of argon today.  Every time I do this, the price seems to go up.More proof that Airgas sucks for the small guy...scan0007.pdfRich
Reply:Middlesex gasses.I don't pay....Just sign the slip when they show up.I have no clue what it costs.......zapI am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Local small company, last prices with tax.336 cu.ft. $82125 cu.ft. $4555 cu.ft.   $36Got rid of the 55 cu.ft. tank - too small.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Highway robbery right there Rich. Mine is prolly around $70-80 buxExpert Garage Hack....https://www.facebook.com/steven.webber.948
Reply:Airgas is pretty reliable. For a 300 cf tank, you can reliably count on it being somewhere between $75 and $240I guess it varies depending on how their "hookers and blow" fund is holding up.
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonI dropped off an empty tank, and got a refill of argon today.  Every time I do this, the price seems to go up.More proof that Airgas sucks for the small guy...scan0007.pdfRich
Reply:and it completely depends on the branch.  My branch back in tennessee charges me $11.xx for my Tillman 24CL gloves .... here in Colorado, $17.24!Im over the big guys .... they wont give me any decent pricing out here, even General Aire wants to charge me 'retail' for everything even though my employer uses them!Apparently they just like bending you over ... just checked my Airgass account, AR300... $99.00 ea Attached ImagesLast edited by AFFENDE; 08-18-2015 at 10:38 PM.AWS CWI xxxx21711968 SA200  Originally Posted by WelderMike  I hate being bipolar, It's awesome.
Reply:It takes so long for the guys to mess with the computer too and print of a reciet its horrible and there price on filler rod is terrible too. Where I go I put the rods on the scale myself its sweet.  Where are you from? Try to find a small mom and pop shop or just call every shop you can in your area and find the best deal. I pay 65$ for a 336 tank of argon
Reply:I THINK ITS 24O FOR A 130 CF HERE!!! It really sucks and meakes me try and stick/fluxcore everything.
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonI dropped off an empty tank, and got a refill of argon today.  Every time I do this, the price seems to go up.More proof that Airgas sucks for the small guy...Rich
Reply:$35 for 125cf in St. Louis.
Reply:CAN$75 for 3 CuM (105 cu ft) at Praxair....Mike
Reply:Yesterday I paid $38.00 for 150cf from nexAir in the Atlanta area.-Chris
Reply:45 bux for a 120 CFH tank. 60 dollar a year tank rental. Company only refills their own rental tanks. If you refill at least three times a year, you are ahead rather than owning your own tank. Camcarb.
Reply:Airgas Rutland VT 7/23/15 300CF (Vol:336 FT3) 145.38 + 12.20 Haz Mat + 9.45 Tax 167.03An optimist is usually wrong, and when the unexpected happens is unprepared. A pessimist is usually right, when wrong, is delighted, and well prepared.
Reply:I pay like $70 to fill my 125cf bottle. Humphries in american fork, UT.They are rapists.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:155of argon is about $110 for refil hereJust a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:today I exchanged two 250sf bottles of Argon for $38 each. Three 250sf bottles of 75/25 mix for $42 each. Matheson Tri-Gas.Last edited by Jimmy_pop; 08-20-2015 at 08:58 PM.
Reply:That's an incredible price! I gotta start looking around....When I started out in business, in 1986, I signed on with ABCO Welding Supply. They were a family owned business, and I have a ton of very fond memories with them. They had great service, the prices were fair, and they made the small guy feel like they were somebody.Over time, they grew, and ended up with about 6 or 7 stores. Then, they were bought out by Airgas.For convenience, I just stayed on with them. My experiences have not been so great, since the take over.Plus, I'm on the tail end of this business, more or less, so to have to start all over with some other new supplier kinda bites the big one....Rich
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonI dropped off an empty tank, and got a refill of argon today.  Every time I do this, the price seems to go up.More proof that Airgas sucks for the small guy...scan0007.pdfRich
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonThat's an incredible price! I gotta start looking around....When I started out in business, in 1986, I signed on with ABCO Welding Supply. They were a family owned business, and I have a ton of very fond memories with them. They had great service, the prices were fair, and they made the small guy feel like they were somebody.Over time, they grew, and ended up with about 6 or 7 stores. Then, they were bought out by Airgas.For convenience, I just stayed on with them. My experiences have not been so great, since the take over.Plus, I'm on the tail end of this business, more or less, so to have to start all over with some other new supplier kinda bites the big one....Rich
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonYou could call around and ask for outside sales for your area. Tell them you want a price quote on gas, and tell them you would be willing to sign a contract. Could be painless.
Reply:I paid $46 with tax and haz fee for 125 CF of 75/25 a couple of weeks ago.  My bottle,  Arcet, Kilmarnock, VA.  I believe it was about the same for a 125 bottle of 98 argon, 2% oxy.  Can't find that receipt.Jerry30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:Just paid $64 for 330 argon exchange today.
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonYou're right. But here's how I feel, at this stage of the game.I've had a good run (30 years), for the most part. This particular supply house is only 15 minutes away from where I live / work, so the convenience is pretty good. I only go through maybe 3-4 tanks of argon a year. I really don't buy a lot from them. A lot of consumable stuff is bought online.My customers (local industrial manufacturers) are great, meaning that when they want something built, I get the job. So, there's no bidding against other fabricators. I have a full-time job teaching pipe welding, so my business ( as of 2010) is just part-time. That said... I stay very busy in my shop, and it is quite profitable. I will keep my shop, even after I retire from teaching.There are other reasons why I don't feel like shopping around, but the bottom line is.....I'm tired! (lazy, whatever you want to call it...). So basically, I'm my own worst enemy...The only other thing that I might consider is that a new Praxair just opened up down the street from my local Airgas. I guess I could check in with them for pricing.Other than that, I will stay put, and just charge my customers accordingly.Rich$46 for 80cf from Arc3 Gases (formerly Arcet) in Richmond, VA.HTP Invertig 221Hypertherm Powermax30 XPPlus other stuff
Reply:So far...Alaska, Nova Scotia, and Vermont, are charging about what I paid (in RI), or a little more. The Northern Territories...So, where does argon come from...Mexico?!Rich
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonSo far...Alaska, Nova Scotia, and Vermont, are charging about what I paid (in RI), or a little more. The Northern Territories...So, where does argon come from...Mexico?!Rich
Reply:^^ That's a great price!!  I'm assuming that all your welding supplies are proportionately cheaper...Rich
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeon^^ That's a great price!!  I'm assuming that all your welding supplies are proportionately cheaper...Rich
Reply:That's a decent amount of inert gas! Are you a 1-man shop, or do you have a crew of welders? I'm guessing by your arsenal of welding machines that you do not weld alone....You use more in one month, then I use in a whole year! Of course, I'm one guy,very part-time...Rich
Reply:He owes a shop/business and has several welders/workers. A great person too, that takes time out of his busy day to help us.Millermatic 211Miller Syncrowave 350lx with cooler and tigrunner Thermal Dynamics cutmaster 811955 National Cylinder Gas O/A setup with original patina
Reply:Originally Posted by steelsurgeonThat's a decent amount of inert gas! Are you a 1-man shop, or do you have a crew of welders? I'm guessing by your arsenal of welding machines that you do not weld alone....You use more in one month, then I use in a whole year! Of course, I'm one guy,very part-time...Rich
Reply:Originally Posted by That Guy ThereHe owes a shop/business and has several welders/workers. A great person too, that takes time out of his busy day to help us.
Reply:Originally Posted by That Guy ThereHe owes a shop/business and has several welders/workers. A great person too, that takes time out of his busy day to help us.