I think a Bobcat and an Alpha give you similar firepower. Not sure I would pay 200 for a used Bobcat and marver. Shipping and refurb costs to GTT are almost that much. A new Bobcat is $195, but can tend to be out of stock frequently. I see Alpha's at Mountain Glass for $210. And if you want a marver, those would be additional.
The Bobcat has a narrower, more focused flame. The Alpha has a longer, wider flame. I just switched off from my Bobcat to an Alpha, both on an M15 concentrator. I make mostly soft glass beads. I am still learning the Alpha, but don't notice a lot of difference other than the shape of the flame.
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