It doesn't make any difference what you get, if you don't know how to use it, it ain't gonna work. In 1952 I bought a Craftsman 225 Amp buzz box for $79.95. On sale, hood, pick hammer, leads and a 5lb box of 5/32 6013 included. I have a Millermatic wire feed and a Lincoln Ranger LN8. I still have that Craftsman and I probably do 95% of my welding with it. A couple years ago I got a HF wire feed. It was worth exactly what I paid for it. With a little practice and getting used to it a fella could turn out some acceptable welds. I gave it to a kid that comes around and helps me. A craftsman is no better than his tools and and a tool is no better than the man using it.