Grainger/Miller Welder deal thread

[Lhorn]

Both the $1100 deal (which you linked to ) and the $400 deal on the 180 Miller says:
"Include regulator, 10-ft. MIG gun, and hose cart."

Why would you assume that the gun is not included? I think some of you are making this harder than it needs to be. Sure, it is highly questionable whether anyone will get theirs. Whether it is a good deal at $395 is not debateable (unless you have zero need for it or have zero $).

 

[kc-steve]

Both the $1100 deal (which you linked to ) and the $400 deal on the 180 Miller says:
"Include regulator, 10-ft. MIG gun, and hose cart."

Why would you assume that the gun is not included? I think some of you are making this harder than it needs to be. Sure, it is highly questionable whether anyone will get theirs. Whether it is a good deal at $395 is not debateable (unless you have zero need for it or have zero $).

Truer words were never said . . . I seriously doubt Miller would EVER let a welder go out the door that can't be used at least in this case as a wire-feeder without gas.

The real fear I think is that many don't know anything about welding and for me this brings up the fear of driving down the hiway behind a home-made trailer.

Steve

 

[Golfer]

OK poking around the web site, it appears as though the gun is NOT included. It IS included in the $1100 package available here:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MILLER-MIG-Welder-5GVY9

On the 120V unit, the gun IS included. Just an FYI. I ordered the 230V unit but without a gun the price creeps upward quite a bit, so now I'm looking how to cancel.

Where do you see its not included. Under additional info it says the gun is.

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[Don 18]

Id call them. When I no longer showed anything in order history I called and they told me it was cancelled...

Thanks, it was on order for will-call. I called and got a story that because it was a new account the order wouldn't show up. Then they changed the story and said there was a problem with the pricing and the orders were being cancelled automatically. I thanked them, hung up the phone and then placed another order to have it shipped to me. I'll have to call the local office in the AM and see if they can straighten this out.

 

[Jack Olsen]

OK poking around the web site, it appears as though the gun is NOT included. It IS included in the $1100 package available here:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MILLER-MIG-Welder-5GVY9

On the 120V unit, the gun IS included. Just an FYI. I ordered the 230V unit but without a gun the price creeps upward quite a bit, so now I'm looking how to cancel.

If you click on the Additional Information tab, it states pretty clearly that the MIG gun is included on the 240v welder.

 

[pipsters]

Where do you see its not included. Under additional info it says the gun is.

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I just question that. On the main section it doesn't mention it.

I would hope it's included too. I did the will-call pick up because I don't want to pay for shipping - hopefully it will come. If not, oh well.

 

[CamarosRus]

I have a 220V 180Amp MILLER Mig with Auto Start, I bought from
Air-Gas in 2009 (Kent,WA). Paid $800+ and got free cart promotion from Miller.
Had to buy Gas and Bottle separately. Air Gas manager also threw
in some extra consumables.

 

[bigpasta]

Thanks for the replies on the voltage!

I'm still a little leary because of the fact that as some others have pointed out, things like the gun aren't listed as being included on Tech Specs tab as they are with the other welders. If you go to some of the other Millers offered from this page:

Catalog Page

You can see that it states on the main "Tech Specs" tab what is included. However, they all say the same thing on the "Additional Information" tab.

Examples:

Millermatic 140 Auto-Set - 5GVY8

Includes: Power Source, Power Cord And Plug, Gun And Cable Assembly, Work Cable And Clamp, Gauge With Hose, Spool Of Wire, 2 Contact Tips, Drive Roll, Valve, Set-up Cd, Info Chart, Thickness Gauge

Millermatic 180, Auto-Set - 5GVY9

Includes: Power Source, Power Cord And Plug, Gun And Cable Assembly, Work Cable And Clamp, Gauge With Hose, Spool Of Wire, 2 Contact Tips, Drive Roll, Valve, Set-up Cd, Info Chart, Thickness Gauge

MILLER MIG Welder, 115 V - 1TKC4

Includes: 10-ft. MIG Gun, 10-ft. Work Clamp and Cable, Regulator and Hose Cart

MILLER MIG Welder, 230 V - 1TKC5

Includes: Regulator and Hose Cart

Also, if you notice out of those 4 the 1TKC5 is the only one that doesn't show "Millermatic" on the unit in the picture. If you were to go by the Additional Information tab, it's only the Millermatic models that automatically come with the gun.

Maybe I'm over-thinking this , but I don't want to drive an hour south to pick this thing up only to find out it's missing a bunch of things that bump the price way up.





-Bp

 

[kc-steve]

I highly recommend taking the chance of driving an hour or two. But make sure you know what it is you are looking for to be included first.

Steve

 

[pipsters]

Also return policy looks like it can be an easy return. I honestly think the 120V unit is a much better fit for me, but I can't see passing up the 220V unit for only $60 more as long as the gun is included.

The more I search online, and the more youtube videos I watch of this thing, the more I really want it to ship.

 

[pipsters]

Thanks for the replies on the voltage!

I'm still a little leary because of the fact that as some others have pointed out, things like the gun aren't listed as being included on Tech Specs tab as they are with the other welders. If you go to some of the other Millers offered from this page:

Catalog Page

You can see that it states on the main "Tech Specs" tab what is included. However, they all say the same thing on the "Additional Information" tab.

Examples:

Millermatic 140 Auto-Set - 5GVY8

Includes: Power Source, Power Cord And Plug, Gun And Cable Assembly, Work Cable And Clamp, Gauge With Hose, Spool Of Wire, 2 Contact Tips, Drive Roll, Valve, Set-up Cd, Info Chart, Thickness Gauge

Millermatic 180, Auto-Set - 5GVY9

Includes: Power Source, Power Cord And Plug, Gun And Cable Assembly, Work Cable And Clamp, Gauge With Hose, Spool Of Wire, 2 Contact Tips, Drive Roll, Valve, Set-up Cd, Info Chart, Thickness Gauge

MILLER MIG Welder, 115 V - 1TKC4

Includes: 10-ft. MIG Gun, 10-ft. Work Clamp and Cable, Regulator and Hose Cart

MILLER MIG Welder, 230 V - 1TKC5

Includes: Regulator and Hose Cart

Also, if you notice out of those 4 the 1TKC5 is the only one that doesn't show "Millermatic" on the unit in the picture. If you were to go by the Additional Information tab, it's only the Millermatic models that automatically come with the gun.

Maybe I'm over-thinking this , but I don't want to drive an hour south to pick this thing up only to find out it's missing a bunch of things that bump the price way up.





-Bp

Yeah if you look at the 220V units, it looks like the one we are getting is so cheap because it doesn't include anything other than the welder itself. You have to buy all the other stuff separately.

 

[speed bump]

Yeah if you look at the 220V units, it looks like the one we are getting is so cheap because it doesn't include anything other than the welder itself. You have to buy all the other stuff separately.

Go on Millers website and show me where they sell a single phase Millermatic without a gun. This particular Millermatic 180 shown includes gun, power cable, regulator with hose, a spool of wire, and a cart. Also a 0.03 liner and a couple of tips.

I started staring at specs on these and man marketing has gone crazy. 20 years ago that 140 was a 90 and that 180 was a 135. Not sure i'm a big fan of all the **** that Miller has tacked onto these suckers and it looks like the 180s might be missing the most useful part IE the auto plug.

 

[Golfer]

Deal has been removed from site.... Oh well it was fun while it lasted...

 

[socalmerc]

i just seen a guy on another forum got hit for $1187 .
i hope it pans out for you guys

 

[Lhorn]

Not that it matters, but those deals came with regulator and gun guaranteed. If you clicked on the little tabs toward the bottom under "additional information" it said explicity that IT COMES WITH GUN. End of story! Period! Done! Finito!

From the beginning we all know this was too good to be true. Wonder why it took Grainger so long to pull the plug on this?

Someone earlier mentioned that "it's all over the web" that Grainger is clearing these out to make room for new models. Problem is 1. I'm not aware that Miller is coming out with a replacement model for the MM180 anytime soon. 2. These units were to be shipped from Miller (per the salesperson I spoke with). Meaning, they are not in stock. In other words Grainger is not clearing out their inventory because they have little or no inventory of these to speak of.

Oh well. Another deal bites the dust.

 

[bmrisko]

No one here helped the deal by constantly calling and asking questions. The first rule of a smokin' hot deal or pricing error is DON'T CALL!

 

[Golfer]

No one here helped the deal by constantly calling and asking questions. The first rule of a smokin' hot deal or pricing error is DON'T CALL!

It certainly didn't help that it was on 5 or more different forums and people were ordering 10 or more in hopes of getting rich....

 

[Ralphxj]

It certainly didn't help that it was on 5 or more different forums and people were ordering 10 or more in hopes of getting rich....

Try probably 50-100 or more sites. It was all over the internet before 10am!

 

[csmitty]

Is it showing up in anyones order status and not order history? Thats how mine is with it showing backordered and due date of the 20th.

Of coures I ordered an impact socket and it still shows backordered and due date of the 13th when it actually showed up the 6th. that was for shipping though. Welder I did will call. I can't see how shipping would make a difference since instead of a home/business address they'd just put graingers.

 

[NismoPlsr]

Welp, i didnt get in on this deal but it seems like it's going to be a good show to follow. Looks like anyone who calls Grainger is getting a different answer.

 

[mopar66]

I placed 2 seperate orders one for the 180 and one for the 140 both using the Will Call option. The local Grainger that they where being shipped to just left a message and said these where a while supplies lasted deal and the orders where being canceled. Well back the Hobart 140 I was going to buy.

 

[Derk]

I don't see how they can legally show a price of $4xx when you checkout then charge you $11xx. Seems like a good way to get sued...

 

[Yojinbo]

I wonder if the local Grainger "eats" shipping on the will call deals?

 

[jeffk14]

Well, as a consolation, Tractor Supply still has the Hobart 187 for $549.99 and over on a welding forum, Jack Olsen posted that there's a TSC 10%-off coupon floating around that you can use on top of that.

 

[Todd.Brock]

This reeks of the $159 HF Air Compressor deal. I ordered one yesterday a.m. when I saw it in Stueys thread. It was also on Slick Deals with about 25 replies at that time. I bet one or two might slip through, but I will put my money on these never coming to fruition. I hope Im wrong!


EDIT: I went to my Grainger account and it shows place reorder, nothing in history, and no real information about the order being placed. If grainger calls cool. If not, back to my crappy 110 welder.

 

[NismoPlsr]

Looks like the guys on pirate4x4 are getting cancellation emails and calls saying all orders are being canceled.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Well, as a consolation, Tractor Supply still has the Hobart 187 for $549.99 and over on a welding forum, Jack Olsen posted that there's a TSC 10%-off coupon floating around that you can use on top of that.

Put STORETEN for the online code.....

 

[Patrick Boyle]

Just got off the phone w/ customer service. My order was cancelled like many others. It turns out that the deal was legitimate and they did have a stock of welders (or Miller did), the problem was there were such a massive number of orders placed in such a short period of time that they basically sold way more than Miller actually had, so they're cancelling a lot of the orders.

It looks like some of the folks who ordered before the deal got popular may actually receive one.

 

[jeffk14]

Put STORETEN for the online code.....

Thanks. A Hobart 187 for $495 is about as good as it gets. Too bad I already bought one for $549 a few weeks ago.

 

[csmitty]

Doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. If not I guess its back to CL for a MM210 or 251.

Mine still shows up as backordered. But I did order pretty late last night.

 

[tomd]

I originally had one being shipped ($75) but later in the morning I changed the order to a will call to save the $$. I wonder if I screwed up?

 

[gabeancounter]

Thanks. A Hobart 187 for $495 is about as good as it gets. Too bad I already bought one for $549 a few weeks ago.

That is a great deal as well. I have not got a cancelation yet on the 180 so I am keeping my fingers crossed. TSC also has the 210 for 699 I assume you could do the 10% as well. YMMV.

 

[bczygan]

Got a call this morning saying they couldn't sell these particular welders in MI because of Govt. restrictions. I asked what particular restrictions and they couldn't answer and then said they were on close out and didn't have any left. I called B.S. and said litigation would follow if they didn't fill my order. Let them smoke that pipe for a while and see what happens.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

Just for giggles do people who's order has been canceled want to post approximately what time they put there orders in? Curious how long the limited supply lasted.

 

[tomd]

here is the 'excuse' I received:
Yesterday, you order a #1tkc4 mig welder to be picked up at our branch. Unfortunately, due to state restrictions we are unable to ship sell this unit in the state of WI. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.



Best Regards,

 

[csmitty]

Well thats, VA, MI, and WI that apparantly have outlawed welding. Wonder if us Georgians are safe. Pretty weak excuse if you ask me. I guess it'd be somewhat plausible for CA people. Since everything is illegal or cancerous there.

 

[pipsters]

I placed my order last night, and got a call this morning saying the Welder had been discontinued and my order canceled.

Under "Terms of Sale"

2. Prices.
Prices listed are wholesale, do not include freight, handling fees, taxes, and/or duties, and are subject to correction or change without notice. Market sensitive commodity products will be priced according to current market conditions. Customer should contact the local Grainger branch or check online at www.grainger.com for current pricing. Export orders may be subject to other special pricing. Grainger reserves the right to accept or reject any order.

 

[NismoPlsr]

here is the 'excuse' I received:
Yesterday, you order a #1tkc4 mig welder to be picked up at our branch. Unfortunately, due to state restrictions we are unable to ship sell this unit in the state of WI. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.



Best Regards,

Seems like a poorly worded way of saying these states to not have laws that require sellers to honor orders made upon a pricing error or online ordering glitch?

 

[Underdog]

Got a call this morning saying they couldn't sell these particular welders in MI because of Govt. restrictions. I asked what particular restrictions and they couldn't answer and then said they were on close out and didn't have any left. I called B.S. and said litigation would follow if they didn't fill my order. Let them smoke that pipe for a while and see what happens.

Grainger screwed up on the price, simply as that. Now you want to sue them.
Maybe Grainger should fill all the orders and just jack up prices on all other items to pay for it? If you ordered some other part from Grainger and it wasn't what you wanted and try to return it maybe Grainger would tell you no way and if you try Litigation will follow.

Just yesterday I got on the S&K socket set from SHoplet, $9 and something. They were a mistake and all orders got canceled. Deals that are too good to be true usually are tho sometime you can get lucky.

 

[bczygan]

Called Airgas, who are a Miller authorized rep here in MI. NO govt. restriction on any Miller welders. They sell the 180 all day long. Won't match prices.