Scam (Ya think?) Fluke 87v for $100 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 01:59:59 am
content: so, just bought one, but I'm not holding my breath.http://m.ebay.com/itm/221624210391

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 02:28:53 am
content: You mean a 87V?Reminds me of this recent threadhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/best-ebay-deal-ever-or-am-i-missing-something/

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 02:35:32 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on December 03, 2014, 02:28:53 amYup. Fixed. Typing from phone.We shall have to see, but yeah, not holding my breath. At least eBay will refund if it's a scam.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 03:44:32 am
content: And the seller name did not ring a bell?

author: jlmoon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 03:51:19 am
content: damn it! I missed another one.

author: Falcon69
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 07:20:17 am
content: Quote from: Bud on December 03, 2014, 03:44:32 amThat is irrelevant for this item. I know lots of car mechanics here in Portland that use Fluke devices to test circuits in car repair. Their eBay name suggesting they sell only car parts, instead of electronics doesn't matter in this case. The item in question can also be used on an auto for repair/testing work.To compare this eBay members name with the other in the post, is completely different. These people seem to sell as their name suggests. They are selling over 191,000 items, most of which ARE automotive related. The other ebay member in the other thread, are selling items from all over the place and at ridiculously prices. Just glancing at a few of the items from 'myauto', it seems there prices are reasonable, unlike the other one trying to sell a single stainless steel M3x6 screw for $15.It's hard to differentiate between legitimate sellers, but based off what this guy is selling and at what prices, maybe he just had some overstock of this fluke meter, or got a good deal on them and trying to unload them. This, in my opinion, may be a legitimate deal.Keep us posted OP, let us know

author: calexanian
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 07:23:09 am
content: Looks like somebody is making a fake auction, but making it look like part of this what I am assuming is a legitimate business. Somebody should forward it to them.

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 11:42:17 pm
content: There are 5 more available...http://www.ebay.com/itm/221624210391Guessing we may have another rogue bot here... but we'll see.oh wait... the price is now $425.99. lol. Hmm... will definitely let you all know what happens with the one I ordered.

author: krivx
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2014, 11:43:38 pm
content: $425 now...

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2014, 06:54:43 pm
content: Yup, canceled the order with the same crap "out of stock at supplier".Filed an eBay complaint, and chewed out the seller for being dishonest about it. Doubt it'll do any good.Bummer. Really wanted a 87v. =/

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2014, 08:52:55 pm
content: Looks like the people who bought a new Fluke 179 from the same seller for $100 will also be pissed.http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&item=321605500013&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2564

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2014, 08:54:19 pm
content: yup. did the exact same thing. sold for $100, then upped the price, then took it down. sad.

author: Rasz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2014, 11:26:19 pm
content: and no negative feedback on his account, that is one curious scam going on theredid he really CANCEL? or just said you dont have to pay?

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2014, 11:34:40 pm
content: Quote from: Rasz on December 05, 2014, 11:26:19 pmreally canceled (made it a real pain to file a complaint with eBay). And he has 114 negative feedback entries on his account. Most of them for shit like this.

author: Rasz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 06, 2014, 01:37:40 am
content: no negatives for those flukes, no negatives for Keithley

author: staze
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 06, 2014, 01:44:13 am
content: Apparently ebay doesn't allow leaving negative feedback within 7 days of order. So, it'll have to wait a few more days.