[FS] New Keysight MSOX6004A 6Ghz Oscilloscope - - SOLD - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 06:15:04 pm
content: Hey guys!Today I have something many of you may be familiar with... it's quite a "BIG" item... a fully upgraded Keysight 6000X 6Ghz oscilloscope! (In before water heater jokes).Reason for sale is because my current oscilloscope has been perfectly capable of what I use and have been using oscilloscopes for. Initially I thought this would have been something that sits on my bench as the go-to for everything but I realized I would hate to have this 6000X beast of a scope not be have been taken full advantage of, especially by someone who doesn't work with high bandwitdh signals.The ONLY time it has ever been taken out of the box and powered on was to unlock and upgrade the software to its 6Ghz capability and of course, take photos of. This is a brand new oscilloscope, sitting in a box ready for shipment as we speak. I would like to get this scope into someone's hands who can use it to its full potential!The pictures speak for themselves.You will receive:1x fully loaded and upgraded 6GHz Keysight 6000X series oscilloscope (MSOX6004A) with a multitude of upgrades.2x N2894-60002 700Mhz Passive Probes1x 2755 logic probes1x calibration cable1x Instrument Control DVD (BenchVue, Command Expert, Libraries Suite software)1x documentation CD1x power cable1x official calibration certificate+ additional in-scope software upgrades... see "installed licenses" in photo of scope screen.This base scope (no upgrade) retails for $22,043 and 6Ghz functionality is $20,500 for a total of at least $42,543.Additional sub-upgrades that this scope has unlocked (see photo of screen and compare to keysight's website for pricing) value in at another few thousand from what I have seen.I understand not everyone has this much $ sitting around, but if you know someone who is looking into purchasing this piece of equipment... I will award you with a$500 referral bonusfor your effort in a sale.This scope ispriced-to-sell.I am offering it at only$30,000 USD. You will besaving at least $12,000 USD + additional sub-upgrade costs.An insanely GREAT value for what this machine can be used for.After reconsideration I am now offering this high end scope for $15,000 OR best offer. I think that fits the lines of "priced-to-sell" a bit better.Because of the high value of this item, we will have to work out a payment method. I am wishing for a trouble-free sale (I understand PayPal has problems with one-off high value transactions). Contact me with questions!Thank you and have a great day!

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 06:38:55 pm
content: If there is a product numberMSOX6004Aand serial numberMY56120807, you can check the warranty status here.service.keysight.com/infoline/myk/warranty.aspxEDIT: If I understand it right, the warranty ends on 7th Semptember 2016.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 06:41:51 pm
content: This is probably only interesting to companies and companies get to deduct expenses from taxes and may also receive additional tax reduction incentives to invest in equipment so the net price they pay for equipment can be way less than the list price IF they have a real invoice.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 07:05:29 pm
content: Quote from: Skedgy Sky on August 05, 2016, 06:15:04 pmSo this is a hacked scope, or legitimate?If hacked, why would anyone here pay $32K for a scope that could be purchased for $22K and hacked/unlocked?Jay

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 07:33:06 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on August 05, 2016, 06:41:51 pm..or (agents for ) people who aren't normally allowed to buy high-tech gear...

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 07:39:32 pm
content: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keysight-Premium-Used-MSOX6004A-Oscilloscope-1-GHz-Agilent-MSOX6004A-/172291498834?hash=item281d5fa352&_ga=1.233093514.e55f351931ea1ac1c7616cd9a8d1693b

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 07:42:48 pm
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on August 05, 2016, 07:39:32 pmYeah - what he said.Are those software upgrade-able to 6GHz?Must have missed that thread!Jay

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 08:05:05 pm
content: Quote from: Jwalling on August 05, 2016, 07:42:48 pmAccording to the spec sheet you can upgrade them to 6GHz later on so it seems they are software upgradeable to 6GHz.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 08:20:24 pm
content: Quote from: Jwalling on August 05, 2016, 07:05:29 pmIt is legitimate bandwidth (dunno how legitimate were votes though). He got it from Keysight Test to impress contest for 6GHz MSOX6000.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 08:45:29 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on August 05, 2016, 08:20:24 pmI don't think so. Unless I'm mistaken, I think you have the original poster mixed up with rx8pilot.Jay

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 08:57:28 pm
content: Yes, this is a scope from the march keysight event.No, it is not hacked.Keysight sells the base lowest end model as 1Ghz. You have option to upgrade to above that. This one contains the 6Ghz upgrade, like stated in 1st post.It does come with additional sub-upgrades ("software options"), which it looks like the ebay scopesdon't.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 09:00:00 pm
content: Quote from: Skedgy Sky on August 05, 2016, 08:57:28 pmSorry but 'sub upgrades' just sounds shady (that may be due to English not being my native language). IOW: Be specific what you mean by that.

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 09:06:19 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on August 05, 2016, 09:00:00 pmIt is quite confusing, but to my understanding Keysight offers additional task-specific options for their scopes. Here's the screenshot of it on their site.... and now if you look at the photo of the scope screen, you will see these options listed under "installed licenses". These are the "sub-upgrades" I speak of.

author: sambran
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 10:15:12 pm
content: That's a whole lot of scope, if only I had the budget.Quote from: nctnico on August 05, 2016, 08:05:05 pmYou can upgrade to 6GHz directly on Ebay for $12,300, add the DSOX6APPBNDL for another $4,650 and you can get a similar scope with a 3 year warranty for the same price. I believe you'd have a hard time selling it at that price, especially considering the fact that (like nctnico mentioned) someone who would be buying this scope is probably deducting the cost for tax purposes.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2016, 10:26:32 pm
content: Quote from: Jwalling on August 05, 2016, 08:45:29 pmAt the end of the contest - Keysight decided to give away THREE MSOX6004A scopes. I was actually the third place finisher. My scope is in daily use and providing a huge educational opportunity and a big boost for my small biz. You could not pry it from my cold dead hands.Quote from: sambran on August 05, 2016, 10:15:12 pmI have purchased a lot of used gear from individuals, eBay, etc. for my business and have no problem writing it off. You only need a bill of sale written up and proof of financial transfer. For small biz, this is not an issue. For larger businesses where there is a purchasing team that simply works out the mechanics of purchasing what is requested/approved - it it totally different. At that level, buying from an individual is not likely allowed. Approved vendors only.

author: Fred27
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 08:07:42 pm
content: I'll pass, thanks. I've heard it's possible to get one of these 'scopes far cheaper by entering a contest and buying a load of votes.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 08:12:32 pm
content: Quote from: Fred27 on August 06, 2016, 08:07:42 pmYou probably wished *you* thought of that!

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 08:16:51 pm
content: Lol, okay guys... let's try to keep this thread related to the sale and not speak unless we know all of our facts.Besides, all fake votes were screened for and removed.If $30,000 is an unreasonable price, I may think about it and lower it. If keysight sells them for 40, and I'm offering it for 30... I feel that's already a deal right there. I'm up for hearing offers though.

author: Dubbie
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 08:25:00 pm
content: Keysight might list them for 40k, doesn't mean they sell them for that.Sent from my phone using Tapatalk

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 08:43:20 pm
content: I just bought aDSOX6004Awith all legit options about 2 weeks ago.It was also brand new in original box, never used and all additional hardware.Just not the MSO option.And I can tell you, that I paid much less than what you are asking.The painful reality is, that you will probably not be able to sell this for even 1/2 the retail price.Your scope has no warranty after September 2016.If someone would make you an offer for $15,000 take it !But I don't think you will get that offer.A Keysight retail price means nothing in this market.Look at the Keysight eBay store and look at the huge discounts they are giving.And even then they are not selling like crazy.Plus the Keysight store will give the buyer a full invoice in their name with VAT that can be used for business tax purposes.You need to drop your asking price significantly to sell this scope.

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 11:58:58 pm
content: Pretty much what the others have said. Basing your asking price on the list price is silly because no-one pays list price for T&M gear, not even close.In addition, Keysight is already giving huge incentives (and I mean really huge, I can get a brand new one for less than your asking price) for the DSOX/MSOX6004, simply because no-one wants them. Which is not surprising, considering that in this price class customers expect a bit more than what essentially is a blown-up entry-level scope with tiny memory (4Mpts, and only 1Mpts for FFT), based on a slow embedded WindowsCE platform. Expected in the 6GHz class are advanced 64bit Windows OS (desktop variant, not CE!) platforms with very fast processors and lots of RAM, and at least 50Mpts+ of memory (and FFT sizes of at least 25Mpts). Which Keysight knows, which is why they're offering the Infiniium S in a roughly similar price range.To make matters worse, your scope seems to have no real warranty, which is a turn-off for an item that requires such a substantial investment.I have to agree with HighVoltage, if you get $15k consider yourself*very*lucky. But even at $15k, you'll very likely end up waiting a long time for a buyer. You could still purchase a 3yr repair agreement for that scope, which in essence is a new warranty from Keysight, and which would increase your chance to find a buyer, which is something.Good luck!

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2016, 12:21:16 am
content: As everyone else has said, test gear like this rarely sells for list price. On top of that, you didn't pay anything for this scope, so *any* money you make selling it is money in the bank.You also have to consider the opportunity cost: If you won't budge below your $30k asking price, the scope very well may never sell, sitting for years (as a lot of overpriced T&M equipment does on eBay). The longer you wait, the more value it loses. Finally, two years from now you manage to sell it for $10,000.What's worth more to you, $10k now or *maybe* $15k three years from now?If it were me, I'd lower the price to $15k and take the first $10k offer I got.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 07, 2016, 02:52:52 am
content: The biggest problem I see is that you are an individual.You're not a dealer. You're not a distributor. You're not Keysight.This is really going to put off a potential purchaser, especially when you are talking five figure amounts. A rock-bottom price is what will be needed to attract a buyer, IMHO.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2016, 12:08:41 pm
content: Quote from: blueskull on August 06, 2016, 09:57:50 pmIf I would be the OP, I would take this offer from blueskull.Or put it on ebay with a 1$ starting price auction for 30 days and see where it goes.I would be surprised if it even reaches $ 10kBut that would be the real street price / value

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2016, 12:13:28 pm
content: Your best bet is probably to offer to an established dealer - they will have the credibility fot big companies to deal with.

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 02:39:44 pm
content: Good input from everyone.After reconsideration I am now offering this high end scope for $15,000 OR best offer. I think that fits the lines of "priced-to-sell" a bit better.Post updated to reflect change.

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 03:40:38 pm
content: Quote from: Skedgy Sky on August 05, 2016, 06:15:04 pmSo I was right when I wrote during the contest that someone like you described in your video didnt need such a high end scope ... =)

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 03:44:19 pm
content: Quote from: kripton2035 on August 09, 2016, 03:40:38 pmNo doubt I won't buy some different equipment tho.

author: Skedgy Sky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2016, 04:56:59 pm
content: SOLD.