Go with the local shop and don't even haggle the $100. Local welding shops take very good care of loyal, repeat customers. Down the line you might get free tips, fresh consumables, free liner replacements, free domos on new machines, etc. If you use your own "owner" bottles they'll make sure you get the one that's nicely painted. The advantages of buying local are numerous. Oh, I do alot of welding, home and work.
