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Update. Soon after I posted that I looked on Craigslist and found a full, new owner 250 cf argon tank with the shrink wrap still on the valve for 200. Hydro test date of 2011. The listing first appeared today. The seller said if I'm quoted over $50 to fill it (exchange) in the future to walk out. Picked it up this evening (have a pickup, no problem there). Problem solved, but with the pricing structure as murky as it is I appreciate everyone's thoughts. Every time I walk into a bricks and mortar welding shop the Dude behind the counter sizing me up, wondering how much I'll pay. I feel sort of like a guy walking into a bridal shower. All those young women with only one thing on their mind. Feel like a piece of meat. It's so degrading . . .
From 20 to 250, now that's an upgrade. Congratulations on your purchase. You know, some guys would love the opportunity to be treated like a piece of meat ....