Some advice please.

[YardCrowes]

I did some searching around the forums and before I go out and start purchasing stuff, I just wanted to stop on here and make sure I'm getting the best of my money.

My plan was to pick up:

Iwata HP-C plus or Iwata HP-BC
&
ProForce 2-Gallon (Direct Drive) Air Compressor (70$) (70-100 Working Pressure)

I have a buddy that can get me the compressor at a good price. So I figured I would go for it. It seems fine for airbrushing right?
As for the brush, Im not really sure where to pick one up at. Im scared to get one off ebay, because Im not sure if its genuine, esp since prices and alot cheaper than on normal sites. I looked at dickblick and a few others, Im just not sure where to go to get the best price. Im sure this question is asked all the time, I looked around and found a few but I decided to ask anyways.
Thanks for taking time to help me, its greatly appreciated!

[xzotic ink]

why not just look up iwata on google and buy straight from the manufactures,,,or PEARL PAINT,,OR YOUR LOCAL PAINT STORE,,never know what the gun has been through on ebay,,,DONT RISK something you plain on using for a VERY LONG TIME,,just get the right one ,,,i been through many fake name brands and they are terrible,,NOT WORTH THE HASSLE,,,GOOD LUCK THO!

www.dixieart.com is good and they are great to sponsor our contest here by providing airbrushes to the winners

[Joyce]

I think following Don and Nat's advice is a good choice. Like they said,buying on ebay, you may be getting something you did not bargain for. Good luck and I think your choices are good as far as the brush you decided on.

[YardCrowes]

Thanks for the replies. I went with dixie art for the brush, and picked up some other stuff while I was at it. Im excited to get down to business and show off some of my work.

Again, the help was greatly appreciated.

[Joyce]

Can't wait to see it. Have fun.

[pitontheprowl]

Dxie has great service, but the website sucks I can never spent less that $100 when all I wanted was one or two bottles of AutoAir. I start looking at all the other stuff and then go crazy on the order and, well, then I am broke again.

[yardartnut]

Dixie Art.....Ive used them since 96...and when I researched prices I always wind back to buying from them....

[chucktx]

they are a very good place to purchace from....highly recomend them to all artists..

[hybrid]

man that place rocks!

They have the iwata air brush I want 10 bucks cheaper delivered than I can find it on ebay.

Nice link guys! Ill be spending my money there!

[pitontheprowl]

Originally Posted by hybrid

man that place rocks!

They have the iwata air brush I want 10 bucks cheaper delivered than I can find it on ebay.

Nice link guys! Ill be spending my money there!

Soon you will be broke like me