Ordering directly from everlast vs Amazon?

[christian]

Yeah,

The Everlast website now seems to charges a shipping fee, but has the units priced lower than on Amazon.

Everlast sells their units on Amazon with free shipping.

So, Amazon may be the cheaper purchase, but I'd call Everlast and still purchase from them by a phone order which seeks to match the Amazon final price. They'd undoubtedly be happy to do that, since they'd have no Amazon fee or costs. So, that cuts out a middle man. And maybe even arrange payment by check or money order, to cut out the credit card fee.

And that way, proof-of-purchase, with an invoice number directly from Everlast, may make a warrantee claim easier, if needed. I mean, purchasing from Amazon is through a middle-man, so it could obfuscate things.

But I did initially purchase a PT185DV through Amazon, and then asked Everlast to redirect that shipment back to their warehouse, so that I could send them an upgrade payment directly, for a more advanced TIG unit, ultimately, the 210EXT. And they were happy to do that. I've had the 210EXT nearly 6 years now, and I'm still extremely happy with it.

So, I'll recommend a "phone order", directly with Everlast sales staff, rather than giving Amazon money, needlessly, and without also going through the Everlast website, which could have a higher cost than via Amazon. And you're more likely to avoid sales tax that way, too.

Also, consider getting the 210EXT, as it's on sale at around $350 more than the 200DV. I mean, the added Triangular waveform for thinner aluminum, the memory function, 10 more amps, and that interesting AC/DC Advanced Pulse feature are worth it, I think.

I notice the Everlast website shows those unit with the new housings. So, I'd definitely call by phone to make sure you are being sent the new model.