Just scored a Fluke 87V for $170 :) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: poorchava
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2013, 10:41:36 am
content: Just wanted to brag about that. Scored on Polish auction site, and in fact that's the first time I have ever seen 87V in that place.The multimeter is claimed to be fully operational, in overall good shape and with some indications of previous usage (like small scratches). Comes without test leads or thermocouple, which is not a problem for me.What do you think about the price?

author: chickenHeadKnob
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2013, 10:53:01 am
content: Wait until the chicken(s) is in your hands before gloating. Maybe you get a ppp.p..power book. (google it)

author: Kibi
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2013, 02:11:16 pm
content: That is not a bad price. I hope it works as described.Was this on Allegro by any chance? I browse there from time to time to see what's about?

author: poorchava
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2013, 02:53:07 pm
content: Yes, Allegro. Actually Allegro started as a Polish company, but they not also have spin-offs in other countries (Russia, Slovakia, Chech Republic, Hungary). I guess tey are the reason why ebay is not really popular for Polish local trading.I'm hoping to receive it on monday or tuesday and I will post photos. Interestingly it was sold by (apparently) 22 year old lady because she's got a new one at the beggining of December (lol, best Santa ever?). Anyway, if something goes wrong Allegro provides similar transaction protection as ebay does, so I can get money back if that by any chance is a hoax.

author: Rick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2013, 03:03:32 pm
content: Quote from: poorchava on January 04, 2013, 10:41:36 amYou can easily find a used, fully operational 87V on ebay for $150-$170, and some people accept to ship it for $19. My brand new 87V was shipped to Turkey by 1st class mail.So, not so unusual. Hopefully it is fully operational.

author: poorchava
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2013, 06:58:24 am
content: Yeah, but buying anything from US would quite possibly involve customs interfering which increases both cost and time. And in case anything goes wrong, this is the same story as with returning stuff bought from China - shipping is prohibitive.I really wait for a time, when worldwide shipping will get much cheaper or I would make like 3x more money so that such shipping costs would not be prohibitive for me. Expedited shipping US->EU is usually like $30, which is kinda much for $170 item. If i was to purchase $2k Agilent scope, I wouldn't even hestitate

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2013, 08:39:33 am
content: Quote from: poorchava on January 04, 2013, 10:41:36 amToo bad you didn't get this one for $107.http://www.ebay.com/itm/321045475991Believe it or not, it started as a $125 Buy It Now with a Make Offer tag.And the seller took the low ball offer of $107.

author: ttp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2013, 10:25:58 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on January 07, 2013, 08:39:33 amI guess you've scored it, nice job. The problem for OP is that by the time he pays shipping and his government collects duty/tax it would end up close to $170 if not more. I live in Australia and practically have no duty for stuff under $1000 but have been quoted some ridiculous prices for shipping from US, like up to $60 for calculator and $300 for a scope. Suddenly a bargain is not a bargain any more.

author: Rick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2013, 02:17:09 pm
content: I believe those people who are boasting about scored multimeters are doing no good to future buyers. If I were a seller reading this forum, I would be more careful next time I would price an item. Sellers reading such posts may have the feeling of being ripped off. And we know they are in this forum.On the other hand I notice the option "buy it now or make an offer" does no good to sellers. As they prefer more and more this method they may become the losers. Sometimes an auction is better.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2013, 06:23:23 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on January 07, 2013, 08:39:33 amJust for the record, I did not win or bid on this auction. I saw it after in the completed listings.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2013, 10:10:10 pm
content: Both buyers and sellers on ebay have the exact same information when it comes to pricing items.They can look at the completed listings and see what price range an item falls into.They are free to price it as they see it. Perhaps the seller who listed at $125 BIN with a make offer needed the cash since it was listed on Dec 23 to buy a xmas present?

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 09:10:39 am
content: No I did not win this although I wish I did. It would have easily won any $50 shootout and it comes with a carrying case and silicone leads.http://www.ebay.com/itm/261156389822For those who are unsure, click on the 2nd thumbnail picture for a closeup.

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 09:20:09 am
content: That was a bargain there retiredcapsI am looking for a 87V for a while now but the US ebayers won’t ship them to Europe and if they do than the price goes sky high.I got myself a 87 (mark I) yesterday, hoping to receive soon, given my almost 25 year old 85’s doing good I didn’t even hesitate to get this 87.