If only.....

[Greenmechanic]

Only if the item in the auction had a Reserve on it.
Which this one does not. It could go for $57
I have no idea what it is --Ar/Kr??, but it is a biggun'
Did you notice it's size, compared to the size of the pallet underneath it? (8'th picture down)

 

[diachi]

How about this one, (for anybody that lives close) <3 days left and top bid is $57.59
APOLLO LASER 150 LAB LASER - eBay (item 360252075479 end time Apr-18-10 17:01:12 PDT)
Shipping Weight:525 pounds. Better bring a few friends.

I don't think that's an Ar Ion, certainly doesn't look like one.

 

[LSRFAQ]

That is a flowing gas co2, Apollo made Co2 and Yag. Strictly dogmeat, because today you can get a similar sealed mirror unit that is 1/10th that size, BUT THE SAME OUTPUT POWER, for about 200$ on fleabay... 500 pounds of scrap... You would need nitrogen, helium and co2 tanks, or a tank of premix. Very expensive to operate. Its missing half the PSU too. It is not a cutting laser, its a narrowband co2 for lab use.

Steve

 

[Greenmechanic]

Thanks, Steve! That is why it has been re-listed 2X, and there are no bids.
But, for $57, if I lived close,and it was complete, I'd have to buy it to play around with.
I have all the gases. (tires, MIG, TIG, etc.)
Thanks for the info, now we know!! This laser = >500Lb. paperweight.