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    Just got a tank of straight Argon... Guy said it was 155 CF tank. I thought it was a 125... They look about the same. About $50 swapped... Plus taxes haz etc... Cost just under $60... Price seem fair??? I know some of you guys pay less... And some pay a lot more. The guy said he gave me the company discount... Probably could have marked it up 20% for what I know.

    Argon co2 mix is usually cheaper right???
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Ski View Post
    Just got a tank of straight Argon... Guy said it was 155 CF tank. I thought it was a 125... They look about the same. About $50 swapped... Plus taxes haz etc... Cost just under $60... Price seem fair??? I know some of you guys pay less... And some pay a lot more. The guy said he gave me the company discount... Probably could have marked it up 20% for what I know.

    Argon co2 mix is usually cheaper right???
    I did some research a couple of weeks back for suppliers in my area. Compared to my area, the price you got is a little cheaper.
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    Here in Oregon I've been buying my gas from Airgas company. Straight Argon I've been paying $35 + $5 hazmat for a 80cf tank so $50 + hazmat for a 155cf is probably in line ... I've paying a little more for steel mix ... the price varies but I think I payed $45 the last time ($40 + hasmat)
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    I think that's fair. Gas prices are mostly labor, which varies a lot in different areas. Also, supply and demand varies a lot in different areas, too. Generally speaking, fewer options (less competition) will mean higher prices. I just paid $48 bottom line (after taxes and hazmat surcharge) for a 155cf Argon exchange (customer-owned bottle.) They jacked the price some 10% or so since my last refill. The branch I usually used has closed up shop, so now I have to go to a new branch (same chain though, so they've got my account in their computer system.) I guess I'm OK with it but I don't really trust this new place to take care of me like the old place did (I really liked the manager at that old branch.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by jakeru View Post
    I just paid $48 bottom line (after taxes and hazmat surcharge) for a 155cf Argon exchange (customer-owned bottle.)
    Downright cheap. 125 cu ft exchange is closer to $70 for me.
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    Still sounds like a lot of money to be practicing... I guess every time I go back for a fill prices seem to jump...
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    Wife went over to pick up a tank and some supplies, sent her for an 80, was quoted $175 with $35 exchange (owner bottle) Had her ask about a 125... got a 125 for $225 with $45 exchange, said go for it. Little more up front, lots cheaper later.

    Asked about other gasses, wanting to add oxy/acet and a MAPP tank (for my glass work) tank price is tank price, first fill is free, regardless of gas. I like this place!

    Only had filler in 10lb packs, a bit much for now for other than ER70S2 so I'm going to order online.
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    Next time I refill argon I'm going to upgrade from my 80 to a 150 (my own tank) ... Airgas wants $60 plus the cost of the gas should save me money in the long run.
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    I have 2 - 80cf argon bottles, one is an owner through a local company and the other is through Airgas. I think I pay $30.00 for my bottles.
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    65.00 for 330 cf here.

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    $49 for 250 cf here. $58 out the door thought with all the other tax/charges. PraxAir.
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    I am sure glad I went with the 330 bottle, 48$ for a fill and 5$ for hazmat
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    You guys are soooo lucky as I pay $225 for 125cf in HI.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NRM View Post
    You guys are soooo lucky as I pay $225 for 125cf in HI.
    Thanks, NRM. I'm feeling a lot better now - now that I've no longer got the highest argon prices in this forum .... Ouch! $225 hurts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NRM View Post
    You guys are soooo lucky as I pay $225 for 125cf in HI.
    Makes me glade I live in Oregon
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    That means I WIN! I get to pay the highest Argon rates in the US. Lucky me
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    Quote Originally Posted by NRM View Post
    You guys are soooo lucky as I pay $225 for 125cf in HI.
    Wow, I paid $225 for a full bottle, including the bottle... $40-$45 for a fill
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trip59 View Post
    Wow, I paid $225 for a full bottle, including the bottle... $40-$45 for a fill
    So for that Hawaiian experience, just throw away your bottle when it's empty and buy another one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NRM View Post
    That means I WIN! I get to pay the highest Argon rates in the US. Lucky me
    You win because you have warm water, good surf and great fishing!
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    I am paying $20.50 in houston for a large bottle with a $5 a month bottle rent.

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