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Would You Buy Miller Dialarc 250 for $500?

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I found a 30 year old Miller Dialarc 250 that the owner wants $500 firm. His grand father bought the welder new and passed it on to him who already has a mig welder. He claims the welder is in excellent condition and it comes only with 25' leads. The pictures he sent over looks like it is in real good condition. Is this welder worth $500 or should I keep looking for a better deal? I decided on either a Lincoln Idealarc 250 or Miller Dialarc 250 based on what many of you recommended in my previous posts.
that doesnt sound bad but their are semi better deals around once in a blue moon now question is do you have the input electrical power for it? do you need that big of machine? is thier space for it? if you dont have the electrical power for it id buy the ac dc hobart stickmate new at tractor supply for 500