Quoted from Zsuttle:Well, I would have gone with the clone, had I not found a FR-301 that was on sale. I was able to get the gun, 3 tips, cleaning rods for the tips, and 10 filters for a little over $250. Free shipping, sales tax was covered as part of a promotional deal, and 5% off all Hakko products. Not too shabby, considering the stupid tips go for like $15 a pop. The only thing I wish I had was the quick changing station for tips, but that thing is like $150 in it's own right.
Got a link to the sale if it is still going on?
