...you can tell me anything you want good or bad but here is what I want to know: Have you had experience with their $89 specials? They have a couple of them. One is a two tank, 5 gal unit, the other is a "pancake" model. They have another unit that is frequently on sale for $99 that is 8 gal, 2.5 hp.
I buy from a retail store in Atlanta area so reliablity/return is not such an issue. I would buy the extended warranty. I am an infrequent hobbiest with a low budget so the choice is "go cheap or don't go". Notice I did not say "wait".
If HF compressors are dangerous or rediculously unreliable, I don't want one. If they are OK for infrequent use, I would like one. Recommendations and advice appreciated.