HAKKO FX-888D $79.99 at Frys - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2015, 04:13:38 am
content: HAKKO FX-888D is on sale again $79.99 at Frys. Get in quick no idea for how long.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2015, 04:19:12 am
content: Quote from: Shock on December 20, 2015, 04:13:38 amNice, and with Google Express I could order it and have it delivered tomorrow so I don't have to drive to Fry's.But I'm happy with my clone since it's the same height as my HP E3615A Power supply they both serve as the base for my Rigol scope.that 888D will take space I don't have

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2016, 03:37:24 am
content: Still on special it seems.

author: awallin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2016, 09:28:35 am
content: FWIW 98 euros in the old world:www.batterfly.com

author: Wolfram.Chrome
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2016, 09:39:45 am
content: i know some awesome soldering station likexytronic lf 1600xytronic lf 2000xytronic lf 3000check this out ,them are awesome for quality price

author: TechItApart
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2016, 10:08:01 am
content: Quote from: awallin on January 06, 2016, 09:28:35 amActually that is a hell of a deal, also their price for the Rigol DS1054Z is incredible too...Thanks for linking. I think since they are in Italy and I'm in the UK I won't pay import duty either

author: gotes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 12:45:43 pm
content: Hi. First post here!I've spent the last few days deliberating over whether I should go for a cheap Chinese knock-off or a slightly safer budget iron with better build quality.Anyway, after watching/reading many reviews and teardowns, and a few threads on this forum, I've decided to splash out and get the FX-888D and a couple of extra tips from Batterfly. It seems to me that for occasional hobby use I probably won't need to buy another soldering iron in my life, unless I do something stupid with it.I've only just placed the order so I've yet to experience the difference between the Hakko and my current £5 "firestick".BTW I am in the UK and I was charged VAT @ 22%.

author: TechItApart
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 01:15:13 pm
content: Quote from: gotes on January 08, 2016, 12:45:43 pmWelcome! I too am very new, it's a great forum. I'm teetering on the edge of getting a Hakko from Batterfly (also in the UK). Did you have to pay the 16 euros for shipping? I don't think you'll have to pay any import duty on it.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 01:20:40 pm
content: Quote from: TechItApart on January 08, 2016, 01:15:13 pmHe don't need to pay import duty as he is within EU but he need to pay Italian VAT on top of the shown price as it is ex VAT.

author: gotes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 01:43:34 pm
content: Yes, shipping was €16.66+VAT. I think in total it works out marginally cheaper than Dancap (UK Hakko retailer).As wraper says - as it's within the EU import duty doesn't apply.

author: TechItApart
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 03:36:06 pm
content: Quote from: gotes on January 08, 2016, 01:43:34 pmAll good, it is quite expensive though isn't it - especially considering the guys in the US can get one for $96 with Amazon Prime.I have no doubt that its excellent quality, I just wonder if there's something similar for less money in the UK.

author: gotes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 03:47:07 pm
content: That's what I thought. It does seem a bit unfair that in the USA they can be picked up for half the price they cost in Europe. As far as I'm concerned anything from eBay or Amazon sold for £60 or so is a fake. I was going to go for some Chinese tat, as I only use my soldering iron for a couple of hours a month and it seems a little excessive to fork out £100 when my last one cost a fiver, but I figured that if these things really are as good as everyone says they are then I'll never have to buy another (though may need to get new tips and heating element at some point).

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 08, 2016, 08:47:04 pm
content: Quote from: TechItApart on January 08, 2016, 03:36:06 pmERSA I-CON pico is better in almost every way than 888D and will cost a bit cheaper. Though it's not ESD Safe. On the other hand I-CON nano is ESD safe but is significantly more expensive. IMO those two are the best bang per buck available in the EU.