I used to lease my CO2 bottles, but that became cost prohibitive, so I decided to just buy one. All I wanted was one 10# cylinder. So, I went to the local welding/gas shop. The clerk showed me a bunch of dusty, used cylinders and told me to pick the one I want. I asked about the price. He looked it up in a book and quoted the price at $141 for a 10# cylinder...EMPTY! I asked if that was for a new or used cylinder, and he confirmed that the price was for the used cylinders in the back. I asked if there was any way he could lower the price of a used cylinder. He didn't believe me when I told him that I've seen new cylinders for under $100. When he refused to budge on the price, I told him I had lost interest in buying. He then said, "Well, when you get one, you can have it filled here - just leave it for a COUPLE OF DAYS."
A few phone calls to beverage distributors and welding shops confirmed that the shop I visited is the only one within 150 miles capable of cylinder filling and sales. I like small towns for a lot of reasons, but I hate experiences like this!
A few phone calls to beverage distributors and welding shops confirmed that the shop I visited is the only one within 150 miles capable of cylinder filling and sales. I like small towns for a lot of reasons, but I hate experiences like this!