Flux core wire?

I had a gift card for HF and was out of MIG wire so I just bought a small spool of the 'new' Vulcan line of .035 welding stuff they carry. I was suprised at the way this new wire behaved, in a good way. Spatter was down 50% Id say, and the bead looked more consistent. Maybe the new stuff is actually from another supplier..or maybe it wasn't 8 years old like my old wire. I would not hesitate to put a large spool in my 131, the drag is adjustable and it rotates pretty good in there. FYI, the 20% off coupons "don't work" on the Vulcan line, but if you talk to a manager and tell him your not buying a Vulcan welder then he may fold and let you use it. It was the first time my coupon didn't work, and I looked at the fine print and it said Vulcan welders, not consumables. He told the clerk to give me the $4 off so I grabbed a 20 pack of AA alkaline batteries. I told the clerk they already got the $50 that was on the card.