UT61E for £40 / $70 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: ShatteredRAM
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2014, 06:47:08 pm
content: Hi Guys.Based on some of the prices that I have seen for the UT61E, I found this one to be pretty cheap.http://www.amazon.co.uk/XINTE-Intelligent-Multimeter-Detector-Instrument/dp/B00J7HK26Y/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=110KHR1TZPXAGH0GRW54The multimeter comes for £41.33 delivered, it came within two weeks shipped from China in the original box and unopened in amazing condition, from my initial but limited use, I have found very few issues with this meter, I also saw another listing on amazon for £92.The only downside to the fact that it comes from China is the lack of warranty, which on the paper inside of the box; is only valid if the product is within China, however from the build quality of the meter I find it unlikely that this will be an issue.Feel free to point out any issues with this.Thanks.

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2014, 07:20:10 pm
content: Franky (iloveelectronics here on the forum) can probably sell you one for 55-60$, he's reliable, trusted by this forum, good guy (on holiday right now I think though) ... and there's some sellers on eBay that sell it from 49-50$ and up with free shipping:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=ut61e&_sop=15

author: sfiber
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2014, 07:26:09 pm
content: I bought from frankie and he posted it same day.Then it came to my country with 12 days.

author: bob808
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2014, 01:32:55 am
content: I vouch for Franky as well. I got one of these from him and has served me great!

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2014, 01:53:45 am
content: Franky stopped selling the ut61e if I remember correctly.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2014, 02:07:37 am
content: Quote from: PedroDaGr8 on July 03, 2014, 01:53:45 amReally? Why did he do that?

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2014, 02:11:41 am
content: Quote from: echen1024 on July 03, 2014, 02:07:37 amMargins got too tight on ebay. The downward pressure reached a point where it was no longer wish his time to carry it. When you factor in his service, the fact he eats the cost of lost meters, etc. You can see how the margins might be pretty thin.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2014, 02:15:29 am
content: Quote from: PedroDaGr8 on July 03, 2014, 02:11:41 amYea, I see that. Makes sense now. Ebay is just getting more and more ridiculous.

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2014, 02:43:19 am
content: I'm not trying to put words in his mouth especially since he's not here to correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he was still willing to sell to eevblog buyers just directly, so that ebay won't eat 10-15% of the overall price in fees.Either way, giving him a private message won't hurt if you're interested... again, when he's back from holiday.

author: mustafakerb
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2014, 04:21:01 am
content: I just buy from Franky 2weeks ago ut61e, I sent him PM and deal was done. 10 days later I was happy owner of great meter.

author: Electronics-Repairman
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2014, 06:01:46 am
content: Yep Franky, every time, I bought mine from him, so do yourself and PM him, he sent mine really quickly to the UK it arrived in less than a week, one of my favourite meters here, Franky is very helpful and a pleasure to buy from, and very trustworthy.