Dumbing Down.

[Toolmaker51]

If someone found a link, I'm sure it will please others knowing it was bookmarked, meanwhile;

500w laser welders
https://www.google.com/search?client...client=gws-wiz

1000w
https://www.google.com/search?client...4dUDCAw&uact=5

1500w
https://www.google.com/search?client...4dUDCAw&uact=5

There are as many pieces offered as price points exist.
Unlike the past, higher prices were expected on new roll-outs, due to primarily to scaled production. It seems technology, components and labor rates under umbrella of the web, makes ordinary marketing period a race with more contenders.

[dagrizz]

Eastwood advertises the LightWELD for $699.00 USD.

Got a link? It doesn't show up on the Eastwood site I go to.

[rlm98253]

No, I don't have a link. Initially, I followed a Google search link. Just tried the same search again and no joy. Sorry.

[Toolmaker51]

No, I don't have a link. Initially, I followed a Google search link. Just tried the same search again and no joy. Sorry.

That's now a common distributor/ vendor ploy facilitated by the internet; virtually an exercise in market testing, led by the $25k sample. How many hits did we get?
The sample picture could have been mere artwork. That forms base of decision to commence manufacture.

[Philip Davies]

Dumbing down, eh? Did they say “the bestest”? I am sure I would make a mess! With a choice of 50 modes, I ve no patience to work through them all! However, this is now on my Christmas list.