One advantage of arriving early to AirVenture is that you may have the opportunity to preview deals before others arrive and the tents fill. While Hangars A-D are off-limits, some of the isolated vendors allow folks to wander through and get a preview of the deals to come. Take, for example, Lincoln Electric just north of the tower. They are offering lots of deals this coming week. Like many vendors, all their “open boxes”…display units at the show…will be offered at 15% off. The catch? First come, first served, and you have to be here on Sunday afternoon to cart your prize off. No shipping on this deal. Great for locals and folks with a Murphy Moose who plan to stay the week. Not so attractive of a deal for the person who arrived in a Cozy with camping gear.
New to Lincoln Electric’s line of welders is the Sprinter 180Si, which seems like a great option for many homebuilders. With TIG accessories including a foot pedal, it sells for $1199. There is no discount this week, unlike their other welders, plasma cutters, engine drives, and welding helmets, but they will throw in filler metals and gloves and ship for free. The Sprinter is DC, so it doesn’t work with aluminum. Many of their other products have substantial MFG rebates, up to $1200, and also with free drop shipping.
So, wander around once you get here and see what bargains you can find!
