Argon prices?

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I went to my local airgas today to get my 60cu.ft argon bottle filled and when he told me what it cost I almost fell over. It was almost 60.00, Is this right or am I getting ripped off. The last time I went I paid 30.00. Thanks Steve
Reply:$60 including delivery 40 miles for the biggest argon tank here in northern Colorado.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mr. Moose$60 including delivery 40 miles for the biggest argon tank here in northern Colorado.
Reply:And they charge for hazardous materials for inert gas.I paid 78.00 for 75-25 for the 100 cu tank. It hurt.
Reply:Yeah,I put it in my trunk. I new I should have walked out. He told me prices doubled since July and there supplier increased there prices. I usually pay about 30, he also told me it was 150.00 for a large 125cu ft bottle.he told me helium and argon doubled and everything else jumped considerablyLast edited by Basicwelder54; 09-30-2013 at 09:33 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by Basicwelder54I went to my local airgas today to get my 60cu.ft argon bottle filled and when he told me what it cost I almost fell over. It was almost 60.00, Is this right or am I getting ripped off. The last time I went I paid 30.00. Thanks Steve
Reply:144 CU FT of Argon in Eastern Washington was $50.00 last week.  Tank exchange.
Reply:I paid $20 for a 40cu.ft tank about 3 weeks ago.A 300cu.ft tank is 100 or 120 $.old Miller spectrum 625 Lincoln SP-135 T, CO2+0.025 wireMiller model 250 and WP-18V torchCraftsman 100amp AC/DC and WP-17V torchCentury 115-004 HF arc stabilizerHome made 4 transformer spot welderHome made alternator welder
Reply:I had to quit using Airgas. Their prices are out of control. They were getting $70 for a 160 Argon to exchange a cylinder. I went to another local place and it's $55. For CO2, Airgas was getting $38 for a 20 pound cylinder exchange. The new place gets $25 out the door. Go figure.Last edited by gnm109; 10-01-2013 at 10:36 AM.Miller Millermatic 252Miller Syncrowave 200Liincoln AC-DC 225Victor O-A Set
Reply:Originally Posted by gnm109I had to quit using Airgas. Their prices are out of control. They were getting $70 for a 160 Argon to exchange a cylinder. I went to another local place and it's $55. For CO2, Airgas was getting $38 for a 20 pound cylinder exchange. The new place gets $25 out the door. Go figure.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mr. Moose$60 including delivery 40 miles for the biggest argon tank here in northern Colorado.
Reply:Originally Posted by gator9329And they charge for hazardous materials for inert gas.I paid 78.00 for 75-25 for the 100 cu tank. It hurt.
Reply:Local supply exchanged 125 argon tank under $40 out the door. Was 30 days ago, but still.....Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2.How do you know the blacksmith's dog? When you hollar at him he makes a bolt for the door!
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonTypical Airgas. I can give you sound advise. Have your attorney look over a contract to explain the evergreen clause before you sign with them. They lowballed me and after the first year it became a 4 year headache to ride out.
Reply:I exchanged 1 330cf and 1 125cf straight argon 2 weeks ago, $54 total plus $7 haz fee and sales tax.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:$47 with tax and waste fee from terrace for a 125cf tank. Picked up.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:I paid $148.00 last month, no wonder I'm broke!
Reply:airgas Pay $45 for UHP Argon 300cfPay $65 for UHP Heluim 300cfpay $38 for industrial argon 300cf DeliveredMiller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]
Reply:$78 for 300cf Argon (tank exchange) at Rockford Welding (Encompass) in Crystal Lake, IL.  $95 for 75/25 300cf (tank exchange) for MIG.  I'd love to find some of that ~$40-$50 stuff!Hemi-T"Ignorance can be fixed, but stupid is forever."Hobart BetaMig 2510Everlast PowerPro 256 TigMiller Radiator-1 Tig cooler
Reply:I paid $148.00 last month, no wonder I'm broke!
Reply:Originally Posted by Hemi-T$78 for 300cf Argon (tank exchange) at Rockford Welding (Encompass) in Crystal Lake, IL.  $95 for 75/25 300cf (tank exchange) for MIG.  I'd love to find some of that ~$40-$50 stuff!
Reply:Originally Posted by Basicwelder54I went to my local airgas today to get my 60cu.ft argon bottle filled and when he told me what it cost I almost fell over. It was almost 60.00, Is this right or am I getting ripped off. The last time I went I paid 30.00. Thanks Steve
Reply:Switch to LP, it's only gonna get worse. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now FreeLincoln Weldanpower AC/DCLincoln LN-25Miller WC-115a Miller Spoolmatic 30aCheck out my youtube TV Channel
Reply:Originally Posted by PlowboySwitch to LP, it's only gonna get worse.
Reply:I have a couple other welding gas supplies in my area I will not go back to airgas. I'm a hobby welder and bought my mig,tig and oxy fuel setup from them, I guess I have to be a big business for them to care.Last edited by Basicwelder54; 10-04-2013 at 10:12 PM.$60.04 airgas $45.95 praxair for 125 cf of argonMillermatic 210 & 300Miller 330 a/bp w/Miller coolmate 3Lincoln 225 ac/dc buzz box200amp Hobart 16hp portable welderCarbon arc torch, oxy/acy, plasma cutterCNC plasma table
Reply:Originally Posted by Basicwelder54I have a couple other welding gas supplies in my area I will not go back to airgas. I'm a hobby welder and bought my mig,tig and oxy fuel setup from them, I guess I have to be a big business for them to care.
Reply:$32+tax for a 20CF of 100% Argon in the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area.Agape GuyEverlast Power I-MIG 200 (dual voltage)Everlast PowerArc 200 stickHarbor Freight Titanium 125 Easy FluxHypertherm Powermax 30Way too many power tools
Reply:Originally Posted by Agape Guy$32+tax for a 20CF of 100% Argon in the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area.
Reply:Just got back from exchanging a 125 cf bottle at Mathesion (5 star). $41.00(argon)Last edited by cornemuse; 05-02-2014 at 12:59 PM.Reason: add
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Reply:Originally Posted by SeilerFrom what supplier?  I JUST purchased a 150CuFt tank from Airgas in Commerce City.  $290 for the tank, $130 for the gas.  After tax I'm broke.It was cheaper to rent or lease in the short run... But I didn't want to fill out a 3 page credit application with all my personal information on it just for a freakin' cylinder.
Reply:I pay 70$ for a 200cu argon and get all my gases for descent priceing if your in my area and don't mind cylinder exchange I pm me and we can see if I can help I'm in the lowermainland area bc canada
Reply:I meant (also) to mention about the 5 star 125 argon exch. About a block down & across the street, Air Gas sells the same for $65 bucks, prolly more by now.Tillman tig gloves are cheaper at airgas though, go figure.
Reply:Praxair. I pay $35 plus tax for my 45cuft argon.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:I upgraded my cylinder yesterday at action gas.  Went in the store with an empty 125. Left with a full 250.  The argon in the 250 cost me $40Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk
Reply:80 cf pure argon exchange in Greensboro NC 40$ at airgas. The consumables are cheap though as long as you buy radnor brand. Gas lenses for like 2.25$ cups .75-1$ depending on size. I'm working on a different supplier near my work he says he can get me 75/25 ar-he for that 40$ish price. Air gas usually marks up 15% if you cry poor and the salesman isn't a con artist they will be more reasonable. Haggle with them like your at the flea market Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:I asked one local shop here and they told me theirs was $50.00 bucks the 1st 100 cf with a break for additional cf in the same tank. I didn't get into any details beyond that. If you go to the AirGas here they make you squeel then back off a dollar."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:80cf refill $28125cf refill $35Amerigas
Reply:I guess I need to find amerigas in my area. 12$ would get me a bunch of consumables.Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:I just bought a 125cu ft tank filled with C25 argon from Airgas for $229 plus tax.
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonAirgas?
Reply:I just paid $39.50 for 155 cu ft Argon at ARCET in Kilmarnock, VA.  This was an out of date tank so there was a $30 test and re-certification charge.  $3 haz fee and 2.25 in tax.  Total $74.75.  Normal exchange is $39.50 plus tax.  Price included delivery. At least I got my own tank back with a full 10 year cert.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:Maine Oxy just charged me $33 for an 80cu ft customer owned tank. I thought that was pretty reasonable. They left off the hazmat charge as well.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:I have to find a better dealer for argon, I'm getting low. Everybody around here is around 65.00 for an 80cf bottle that I own. I have to hit the phones and do some price checks
Reply:In Hudson NH there's a small LWS, about 4 months ago I leased a 125 cu ft C25 tank for $58 and had it filled for $50. I called airgas that morning and they wanted I think $275 for the same size. Plus I'd rather do my business with the little guy all day long.
Reply:Last week I got a 244 of argon filled for 29 and a 244 of c25 filled for 32. A buddy of mine pays 65 for a 125 of argon at Airgas. These 2 places are 5 miles apart...GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelLast week I got a 244 of argon filled for 29 and a 244 of c25 filled for 32. A buddy of mine pays 65 for a 125 of argon at Airgas. These 2 places are 5 miles apart...
Reply:I'm stuck with Corp Brothers or Airgas, or the few LWS that get gas from them. The closest Praxair is over and hour away. Local Airgas won't fill owner tanks, at least when I asked years ago. Corp Brothers will only fill up to 60cf owner tanks, and only exchanges 20 or 60s. I asked about a small 40cf that I have, they told me it would take 2 weeks to fill???I end up getting mine from a LWS that has 2 locations that's supplied by Corp Brothers. $65 for 80cf of Argon, real nice people though.
Reply:Originally Posted by copeI dealt with AirGas from 1993-97, buying certified cal gasses.  They are under the impression that all their products are worth the grossly inflated prices they charge.  I left the valve open on my 122 Argon a couple of weeks ago, and a swap out at Praxair was $28.  This thread, like all the ones before it show the futility of trying to compare gas prices except in your own backyard.