[SOLD] FS: HP 3458A 8.5digit Multimeter with Opt 2 [ship Europe or World] - Page 1
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author: kendor
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 11:34:00 am
content: Hi ElectronsI am looking to sell my HP / Agilent / Keysight 3458A 8.5digit Multimeter with Option 002. You know... pretty precise gear- Self Test OK- Option 002 High Stability (Option 002 gives you a higher stability voltage reference specified to 4 ppm/year for the ultimate performance.)- Recent calibration validation (ask for the document)- Casing shows signs of wear- 19" case without standsDevice has been used in a swiss calibration lab and is fully functional. It has recently been calibrated and adjusted. Will send documents. It shows some wearing but works like a charm.Looking for at least 3.6k$ plus shipping. Located in Switzerland but can ship worldwide. PM me for offers.SOLD [20.05.2020]

author: toastedcrumpets
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 06:17:03 pm
content: Hi!I'm sure everyone is mulling this one over. Mmm mmm option 02....Can you send calibration information? Do you have historical calibration information too? How long has it been out of the Cal lab/how long out of service?Can you quote for shipping to UK too?Please post what you can publicly as I'm sure others would like to know rough costs of postage at least.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 06:31:14 pm
content: It should be noted that the location being Switzerland probably means import taxes are due when shipping to the EU, US and I guess any other place not Switzerland itself. There may be exceptions, but it's worth checking beforehand as hefty prices mean hefty chunks of tax.

author: toastedcrumpets
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 06:39:43 pm
content: Thanks for the warning but they're in the free trade area so it's ok.... Well, until the UK leaves, so I need to buy my overseas TEA soon!

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 07:23:29 pm
content: Quote from: toastedcrumpets on April 29, 2020, 06:39:43 pmAre you sure? Switzerland is not part of the EU.Quotehttps://transporteca.co.uk/import-from-switzerland/https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/headings/9030

author: toastedcrumpets
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 07:32:59 pm
content: I stand corrected! Thanks again. I looked up the tax code and indeed it's 20% VAT. Starting to get expensive unless the shipping label says metrology grade Swiss cheese...

author: kendor
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 08:41:22 pm
content: I understand.So from experience this is all depending on declaration of the goods value. Since this is a used device the declared value is hard to judge, right?Shipping to UK is a bit more expensive than rest of EU but I just looked it up: sending to UK as standard parcel with swiss post is around 50GBP (51-65 CHF). Usually, one would declare the goods value at e.g. 100$. Customs duty will be 2.5% and VAT 20% - that would apply on the declared value. Anyhow, if this goes above 120GBP I could even fly (once corona lets us do this) to London and back and take it as checked luggage. In UK you can bring goods up to £390 tax free.

author: jfphp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2020, 05:29:35 pm
content: People from custom are not silly : they will ask the paper of the money transfer (bank, paypal...) and, if big difference, you will have serious troubles with a heavy fine...

author: pico61
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2020, 06:23:08 pm
content: That's it.Personal experience...

author: RolandK
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2020, 08:37:32 am
content: Sending from outside of swiss, eg. from germany, france or italy would solve the problem. Swiss people tend to go shopping from time to time outside of the pharmacy.And if the value of the exported goods is under the customs limit, it is free.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2020, 09:44:02 am
content: Quote from: RolandK on May 08, 2020, 08:37:32 amConsidering the Swiss-EU border is a proper border checks aren't uncommon. If you don't get checked you'd still essentially be smuggling the DMM across the border, unless it's sold for less than the threshold. I'd buy that meter in a heartbeat if it is.This whole import fee thing is unfortunate but especially within the EU we tend to forget that's how large parts of the world work.