Well then, for a little more than $800, you can get a Thermal Arc 181i. It is an offshore machine built by/for a well known and respected American name brand, Thermal Dynamic Welding Machines - a member of the Victor family. You can get them cheaper on line, but the price I quoted is a normal LWS (Local Welding Supply) price. Out of the box, you'll have stick and wire capabilities. The machine comes with a flowmeter, so you can MIG as soon as you have a bottle.
A TIG torch will cost you about $100, and an optional foot pedal a little more.
I am very happy with my machine.
I know that Shield Arc has a Everlast machine or two, and he has been happy with that. I suppose those machines are cheaper than the 181i.