Well, good news and bad news (for me anyways). The good news is the welder arrived in it's packaging completely undamaged and looking (and smelling) like brand new. The bad news is I didn't get a foot pedal with this unit. The Ebay auction was supposed to include a free ($119) foot pedal if the "Buy It Now" feature was used (which it was). I emailed the seller through Ebay, so we'll see. Hopefully this is something that can be taken care of without me having to whine, pout, kick, scream, cry, or name-call. Not that I would ever resort to those kinds of things. Hell, for all I know they sent the pedal out as a separate package....Continuing to think positive thoughts!