Carl B
Well-known member
Just talked to Grainger Custom Service - Item 1TKC is in error - the Miller welder is $1100.00 - - Couldn't talk them into honoring the $395.84 price on-line...
nice try
Carl B.
nice try
Carl B.
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odd since i called and placed an order for one less than an hour ago. guess we'll see in a week or so. <crossing fingers>
ahm
Carl B
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Hi ahm:
They called me - I didn't call them. Wonder if there is a difference in where the call goes or comes from.
Good luck - and keep us posted - here or in the new Thread that was started..
Carl B.
They called me - I didn't call them. Wonder if there is a difference in where the call goes or comes from.
Good luck - and keep us posted - here or in the new Thread that was started..
Carl B.
since they called you, that certainly seems ominous
bummer... here's to hoping! thanks for the info!
ahm
jsokoly
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I ordered one of each a little while ago. Picking them up at the local store to save on the shipping. I'm hoping this is the real deal! Many thanks to the OP!
les_garten
Banned
It's funny, I think this thread single handedly kills some of these error in pricing deals. I can't imagine how many orders for this welder have gone through just due to this thread. Probably raises suspicion at grainger. An error that may have taken a few days for them to realize probably took them a matter of hours.
sharkytm
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As did I, even though I've got a MM210. Can't hurt to have a spare.
Assuming this is an actual error, where it does show up under their "hot buys" category, there's almost no doubt that folks who have no use for whatever item just gotta have it now that everyone else is buying one, as well as those buying multiples for whatever reason, greatly increase the chances that any of these deals may not be honored.
Patrick Boyle
Well-known member
I think hopes are about to be dashed (mine included). Oh well I'll try again with the 140 if they cancel it
bczygan
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Just ordered the 180 for will call with PO number and will pay cash on pickup.
Hope it gets approved. Now to find $400.......
Hope it gets approved. Now to find $400.......
Carl B
Well-known member
OK - I'll Post this here as well:
I just got an E-Mail from Grainger Sales & Orders: The info I received on the phone was WRONG.
Quote:
Hello Carl,
Thank you for contacting Grainger.
I apologize for the inconvenience. This item is currently on sale for $395.84. Your quote has been processed. You will be receiving a confirmation via e-mail shortly.
Your confirmation number is: xxxxxxxxxx{I edited the number cjb}
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Thank you,
Becca*@#$| Grainger Customer Care
Phone: 888-361-8649*@#$| Email: [email protected]
End Quote:
I am sorry about the confusion - I was just reporting what I was told by Grainger Customer Service on the phone.
So everyone can let out a sigh of relief...
FWIW,
Carl B.
I just got an E-Mail from Grainger Sales & Orders: The info I received on the phone was WRONG.
Quote:
Hello Carl,
Thank you for contacting Grainger.
I apologize for the inconvenience. This item is currently on sale for $395.84. Your quote has been processed. You will be receiving a confirmation via e-mail shortly.
Your confirmation number is: xxxxxxxxxx{I edited the number cjb}
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Thank you,
Becca*@#$| Grainger Customer Care
Phone: 888-361-8649*@#$| Email: [email protected]
End Quote:
I am sorry about the confusion - I was just reporting what I was told by Grainger Customer Service on the phone.
So everyone can let out a sigh of relief...
FWIW,
Carl B.
les_garten
Banned
Yeah but, "you" wouldn't know about it if it weren't for this thread(and others).
I searched for the Miller part number and we aren't the only thread.
Oh no, I didn't mean it like that. I was just saying that it's funny. This thread can be a blessing and a curse.
SQ is the SQUAD
Well-known member
i actually found out about it from another forum and came here to post it. its all over the place, not just here
les_garten
Banned
I ordered the Miller 180 and don't know **** about welding.
My Dad got his welding certificate just before he died suddenly. He was going to handle the welding for "our" projects.
But I always wanting to learn, since things come up, and I figure I can't go wrong here.
My dad always called Mig welders "welding in a spray can"
So I'll get some books and start reading!
That is, if this actually goes through!
My Dad got his welding certificate just before he died suddenly. He was going to handle the welding for "our" projects.
But I always wanting to learn, since things come up, and I figure I can't go wrong here.
My dad always called Mig welders "welding in a spray can"
So I'll get some books and start reading!
That is, if this actually goes through!
Don 18
Well-known member
Right there with ya!
Now I can build that welding table I always wanted...... Right after I run 240 out to the garage 
98TJ
Well-known member
I bought them marked down to $72 on post before I saw the Club deal. Took them back to the PX and they price matched. No tax!
Well I put in a Will Call since it will take a few days. I get free shipping and usually a price discount but it didn't give me one on this haha. Crossing my fingers as I REALLY could use this soon. Would sure beat loading up dads MM210. That damn things heavy.
Wish I had checked this earlier.
Don't see how this is going to work out though. Here's to hoping, and maybe a corporate account will help
haha. Crossing my fingers as I REALLY could use this soon. Would sure beat loading up dads MM210. That damn things heavy. Wish I had checked this earlier.
Don't see how this is going to work out though. Here's to hoping, and maybe a corporate account will help
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MN4x4
Well-known member
This is not a mistake, nor is it a new deal. It has been listed on the Grainger site since at least 5-29. You can verify this yourself by doing a google search for Miller 1TKC5. When your search results come up, find the Grainger link but DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Instead, click on the 'cached' link at the end of the entry. Check the date on the page that opens.
This SKU includes the cart, hose, and regulator, but does not say that it includes:
Power Cord And Plug
Gun And Cable Assembly
Work Cable And Clamp
Spool Of Wire
Contact Tips
That said, it's still a great deal. Just don't be shocked when you have to spend another $300 or so to get a complete welder.
This SKU includes the cart, hose, and regulator, but does not say that it includes:
Power Cord And Plug
Gun And Cable Assembly
Work Cable And Clamp
Spool Of Wire
Contact Tips
That said, it's still a great deal. Just don't be shocked when you have to spend another $300 or so to get a complete welder.
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MN4x4
Well-known member
Also, here's a PDF of a product comparison from the Grainger site.
View attachment Grainger Industrial Supply.pdf
View attachment Grainger Industrial Supply.pdf
it says, "Include regulator, 10-ft. MIG gun, and hose cart." under addition info
les_garten
Banned
That Grainger part number lists the manufacturers number as 951374.
That part number is a complete welder setup.
All this is included:
Power Cord And Plug
Gun And Cable Assembly
Work Cable And Clamp
Spool Of Wire
Contact Tips
MN4x4
Well-known member
Well, after some more checking I have to agree that it looks like a complete unit:
Miller 951374 Millermatic 180 Autoset W/Run Gear/Cyl Rack
Item #: MI951374
Condition: New
Compare At: $1,132.00
Our Price: $913.30
Miller Electric # 951374
Millermatic 180 Auto-Set
New! Auto-Set is a breakthrough control that automatically sets your welder to the proper parameters. Auto-Set offers all-in-one MIG, minus the guesswork!
Welds thickest material in its class, with the highest output in its class! Can weld up to 5/16 inch in a single pass.
New spool gun compatible! Finally a reliable and economical way to weld aluminum. Hooked up to a Millermatic 180 or 180 with Auto-Set, the new Spoolmate 100 Series spool gun allows you to weld from 18 gauge to 1/4 inch aluminum.
Manual Mode has the flexibility to manually set weld parameters for broader applications.
New! Smooth-Start patent-pending technology provides a smooth, spatter-free start. The best starting machine in the small MIG category. No pop-gun starts or spatter to clean up.
Durable cast aluminum feed head incorporates dual groove quick-change drive roll and spring-loaded tension arm with calibrated tension knob all designed to make setup easier and faster.
Thermal overload protection shuts down the unit and activates over temperature light if airflow is blocked or duty cycle is exceeded. Automatically resets when fault is corrected and unit cools.
Miller's exclusive "Tip Saver" short circuit protection shuts down output when tip is shorted to the work. Extends contact tip life and protects internal components from damage. Trigger reset permits quick reset at torch rather than unit.
Standard built-in solid-state contactor circuit makes wire electrically "cold" until trigger is pulled. Makes unit safer, and is easier to position torch to work before starting weld.
Easy access to output studs provides convenient polarity changeover when switching from solid or flux cored wires.
Self-resetting motor protection circuit eliminates the need to find and replace fuses.
Uses 4 or 8 in (102 or 203 mm) spools and can be set up to weld with wire sizes .024-.035 in (0.6-0.9 mm) mild/stainless steel and .030-.045 in (0.8-1.2 mm) flux cored
Mild Steel Welding Capability
Min. 24 ga (.8 mm)
Max. 5/16 in (7.9 mm)
Process
MIG (GMAW)
Flux Cored (FCAW) (gas and self-shielded)
Specifications:
Input Power
Requires 1-Phase Power
230 V, 21.7 A, 60 Hz
Rated Output
135 A at 22.5 VDC, 30% Duty Cycle
Welding Amperage Range
30 - 180 Amps
Wire Speed
40 - 460 IPM (1.0 - 11.7 m/min)
Net Weight
72 lb (33 kg)
Includes:
10 ft (3 m) M-100 Miller MIG gun
10 ft (3 m) work cable with clamp
Factory-installed gas solenoid valve
Economy Cart
Smith® Argon and AR/CO2 mix regulator/flow gauge and gas hose
6 ft (1.8 m) power cord and plug
Two contact tips for .024 in (0.6 mm) wire and two contact tips for .030 in (0.8 mm) wire
Dual groove quick-change drive roll for .024 in (0.6 mm) or .030/.035 in (0.8/0.9 mm) wire
Spool of Hobart® .030 in (0.8 mm) solid wire
Information/settings chart
Set-up and operation video
Material thickness gauge (#229 895)
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This is indeed a SMOKIN' deal !!!!!!
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Miller 951374 Millermatic 180 Autoset W/Run Gear/Cyl Rack
Item #: MI951374
Condition: New
Compare At: $1,132.00
Our Price: $913.30
Miller Electric # 951374
Millermatic 180 Auto-Set
New! Auto-Set is a breakthrough control that automatically sets your welder to the proper parameters. Auto-Set offers all-in-one MIG, minus the guesswork!
Welds thickest material in its class, with the highest output in its class! Can weld up to 5/16 inch in a single pass.
New spool gun compatible! Finally a reliable and economical way to weld aluminum. Hooked up to a Millermatic 180 or 180 with Auto-Set, the new Spoolmate 100 Series spool gun allows you to weld from 18 gauge to 1/4 inch aluminum.
Manual Mode has the flexibility to manually set weld parameters for broader applications.
New! Smooth-Start patent-pending technology provides a smooth, spatter-free start. The best starting machine in the small MIG category. No pop-gun starts or spatter to clean up.
Durable cast aluminum feed head incorporates dual groove quick-change drive roll and spring-loaded tension arm with calibrated tension knob all designed to make setup easier and faster.
Thermal overload protection shuts down the unit and activates over temperature light if airflow is blocked or duty cycle is exceeded. Automatically resets when fault is corrected and unit cools.
Miller's exclusive "Tip Saver" short circuit protection shuts down output when tip is shorted to the work. Extends contact tip life and protects internal components from damage. Trigger reset permits quick reset at torch rather than unit.
Standard built-in solid-state contactor circuit makes wire electrically "cold" until trigger is pulled. Makes unit safer, and is easier to position torch to work before starting weld.
Easy access to output studs provides convenient polarity changeover when switching from solid or flux cored wires.
Self-resetting motor protection circuit eliminates the need to find and replace fuses.
Uses 4 or 8 in (102 or 203 mm) spools and can be set up to weld with wire sizes .024-.035 in (0.6-0.9 mm) mild/stainless steel and .030-.045 in (0.8-1.2 mm) flux cored
Mild Steel Welding Capability
Min. 24 ga (.8 mm)
Max. 5/16 in (7.9 mm)
Process
MIG (GMAW)
Flux Cored (FCAW) (gas and self-shielded)
Specifications:
Input Power
Requires 1-Phase Power
230 V, 21.7 A, 60 Hz
Rated Output
135 A at 22.5 VDC, 30% Duty Cycle
Welding Amperage Range
30 - 180 Amps
Wire Speed
40 - 460 IPM (1.0 - 11.7 m/min)
Net Weight
72 lb (33 kg)
Includes:
10 ft (3 m) M-100 Miller MIG gun
10 ft (3 m) work cable with clamp
Factory-installed gas solenoid valve
Economy Cart
Smith® Argon and AR/CO2 mix regulator/flow gauge and gas hose
6 ft (1.8 m) power cord and plug
Two contact tips for .024 in (0.6 mm) wire and two contact tips for .030 in (0.8 mm) wire
Dual groove quick-change drive roll for .024 in (0.6 mm) or .030/.035 in (0.8/0.9 mm) wire
Spool of Hobart® .030 in (0.8 mm) solid wire
Information/settings chart
Set-up and operation video
Material thickness gauge (#229 895)
********************************
This is indeed a SMOKIN' deal !!!!!!
********************************
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les_garten
Banned
I've been watching this and ignoring it. Figured I'd get a welder a lot further down the road. But this was a "can't ignore" deal.
Glad you guys pointed that out. I was kinda blowin' it off.
Wished I had paid attention to the PB Swiss stuff as well
Glad you guys pointed that out. I was kinda blowin' it off.
Wished I had paid attention to the PB Swiss stuff as well
Jeff
Well-known member
Wished I had paid attention to the PB Swiss stuff as well
Next time I make a road trip to Jupiter to see my folks, remind me to stop by and smack you in the head.
les_garten
Banned
Next time I make a road trip to Jupiter to see my folks, remind me to stop by and smack you in the head.
Indeed!!
The only problem is the "Autoset" isn't the one going for $395.84. Look here:
Re: Grainger/Miller Welder deal thread - Post #88
-Bp
I get this error when trying to add the deal priced welder to my cart via the cached google search.
"The item number 1TKC5 was not found. Please try a different item number."
Otherwise when searching on Grainger for the MM180 it is item number 5GVY9 for $1105.
Ill check back later.
Yea.. The deal is dead. It'd be a stretch to even call it a deal since no welders probably ever shipped..
bas157
Well-known member
I ordered an unbreakble hammer from them and it wasn't showing in order history either. I was like WTF but then they showed up on the UPS truck.That order STILL doesn't show up under my order history. The welder is listed as backordered for my order status.
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