Thank you Mark, I don't know if i match up to your kind characterization, other than seasoned, being "old" and widely known, ... "On my block" !! Lol!

But on a serious note, thats why I love what you guy's are doing! Ive read so many welding forum posts with guy's trashing things they've never tried! And have no direct knowledge of. The Chinese have a robust space program, and technology that rivals most advanced countries. I think what people don't understand is that the chinese will build what ever you want, at whatever price you want it to be. You want a multi function tig unit for $500.00? they'll build it, and make no apology for the lack of quality. But on the other end of the spectrum if you want a High quality high functioning unit? Yeah, they can build it! You guy's are very wise to come in with a middle ground price point for the US market! Affordable, but also High quality, high funtioning units. And i have no beef per say with big blue and red. But the technology isn't rocket science and there should be a way for weldors novice to pro, to experience the latest stuff without having to take out a business loan to get it. Bravo! I am telling anybody who's interested about EVERLAST! Thanx, Lou