Going to the states(NY) later this year. Hoping to pick up a fx888d. any shops? - Page 1
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author: dumle29
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 02:56:44 pm
content: Hello, I live in Denmark and i'm to go to the states later this year. I hope to pick up a fx888d or similarely priced / quality iron without having to pay import charges (which is legal if i bring it back with me myself). I'm going to New York just around manhatten (queensland) and i'd like to hear if any of you knew of some stores I should check. Untill recently I thought that sparkfun had physical stores, but i went to check, and it doesn't seem that that is the case.I'm not in any hurry, as there are some months till I have to go. Thank you.

author: ftransform
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 03:38:45 pm
content: You should just order one to the hotel you are staying at

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 03:40:49 pm
content: More fun to go out to an actual store if you're visiting! No idea what's around there, though.

author: kxenos
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 04:18:57 pm
content: We, geeks are incredible! You're going to MANHATTAN and you're looking to buy a soldering station!!!Plus you're looking for shops some months before!Reminded me of this

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 06:18:33 pm
content: There are no physical stores of quality electronics equipment of this type, but Tequipment.net is a discounter about 50mi from Queens and because of their location to NYC, you can order by UPS or USPS ground mail and it ~ 70% of the time will be in your hands overnight, even if the cost for shipping is 3-5 day delivery. There are several others too.http://www.tequipment.net/index.htmlAlso, you can order direct from Hakko USA, but as they are in California it may take a week for the item to reach you, here's a list of the online sellers nearest Queens that should only be about 3 days:http://www.hakkousa.com/buy.asp?Partner=Distributor&TID=26I forget the contact of Dave's there, Eric?? or so, you can find his name on the archives. I'd chat with their website and ask them about how to order. The only issue shipping to an address not on your credit card is fraud prevention, so you'd like to clarify that before you order.

author: dumle29
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2013, 10:30:27 am
content: Thanks, the reason I'm looking for one from the us, is that here in Denmark, an FX888 is only available in silver from one company. and is around 230 to 260 usd without and with shipping. so yeahEDIT: ok, with the change to the fx888D the danish company now stocks the yellow/blue one for 200 bucks, but if I can get away with a us one for 100 bucks, i'd go for that

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2013, 11:03:14 am
content: Remember these US Hakkos work on 110V so you might want to get a 110-220V transformer. If it can somehow be switched to isolate, then it's a great deal. I'm thinking of a 220V rated 1:2 transformer with two windings on the low voltage side. Series gives you 220 parallel 110.

author: cwalex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2013, 06:04:03 am
content: If you can extend your budget you could get a JBC for less than $400 usd and you can buy the 220V version from janel. Well worth the extra money and if you do a lot of soldering you will really appreciate it as it is in a completely different class than the hakko fx888! The tips it comes with will suit most of what people need but you could get a smaller chisel tip while you are at itHave a great trip, I'm jealous!

author: wb3fsr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2013, 02:56:58 pm
content: I would try ADAFRUIT,I think they are located in NYC and they carry the fx888Here is the linkhttp://www.adafruit.com/products/303Adafruit Industries150 VARICK STNEW YORK, NY 10013Fax: (917) 210-3397Tel: (646) 248-7822 *no phone ordersIt could be fun if they offer to give you a tour..."Adafruit was founded in 2005 by MIT engineer, Limor "Ladyada" Fried. Her goal was to create the best place online for learning electronics and making the best designed products for makers of all ages and skill levels."

author: dumle29
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2013, 10:11:36 am
content: I don't solder quite enough to warrant me buying a JBC iron, so yeah :p sending it to the hotel was a great idea, I could call in in advance, and ask them to hold the package for me, however a chance for a tour at adafruit is intriguing :p abot the 220v<>110v they are pretty common here, and I'm just gonna pick up a 100w one for 50 $ here in Denmark. Still cheaper thtan buying the 220.I'll probably just order it to hotel a week in advance to be sure :p

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 23, 2013, 10:36:58 am
content: Last time I was state side, Frys carried Hakko soldering irons.Yep:http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PGBut alas, none in New York:http://www.frys.com/ac/storelocator/index.jsp

author: dumle29
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 08:56:34 pm
content: Thanks for the look everyoneWhat are peoples thoughts on the move from the fx888 to the fx888d?

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 09:03:07 pm
content: See here and read other issues too raised by posters:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/hakko-fx-888-soldering-station-discontinued/msg163563/#msg163563If you can still get the analog, I'd get that instead without a question.

author: Rick Law
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2013, 10:10:49 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on April 18, 2013, 03:40:49 pmI take it you mean Queens instead of Queensland. Queens is one of 5 boroughs making up NYC. It is off Manhattan island, north of Brooklyn and in-between Manhattan and Long Island. Long Island is not part of the city.What is around NYC: A lot of grey goods (ie: those with questionable origin).What part of Queens are you heading? There should be an area name like "Woodside, Queens", or "Astoria, Queens", or "Flushing, Queens", so forth, Queens is fairly big with a couple of millions of people (and huge number of stores.) Queens for the most part is more residential except along major roads and subways. Flushing, Queens is like another China Town there.For something like a soldering iron, you would likely need to go into Manhattan to buy those. Two stores I used to get things from: 42nd street photo and J&R Music. Both have very good prices and large selection (8.25% sales tax). 42nd street photo has more stores then the original one on 42nd street. J&R is huge (multi-floors, in two adjoining buildings) just across from city hall. Both sells a lot of computer equipment and at least used-to include PC maintenance equipment and tools including soldering irons.Let me know what area in Queens, there may be things nearer. I moved away from Queens over 10 years ago, but I am less than 30 miles away with friends in the city. I can check around for you and refresh my info on 42nd street photo and J&R as to whether they are still good or not.Rickps: Either way, Queens, Manhatten, you have to know what you are doing shopping there. To much grey stuff. "When you ask for directions, many will be glad to give you the directions when they have no idea where that place is..." (A joke as told by a former mayor of NYC, the Honorable Mayor Ed Koch. Koch was indeed quite honorable. But here in the USA, they are referred to by their title "The Honorable Mayor ..." even if they served prison terms for fraud.)

author: dumle29
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2013, 02:52:05 pm
content: Thanks for all the help guys, I originally thought it would be best to keep with the newest version, but i were kinda disappointed in the switch to digital. I decided I couldn't wait, and I went for an analog version the old fx888 on ebay for ~69 usdSo That is now on it's way, and I also bought a Revolta rv-100 watt step down/step up transformer, to step down the 240v we have here(Picture)All in all that ran me around 150$ Still cheaper than the 200$ they want here in europe, and its the analog version

author: staxquad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2013, 06:30:51 pm
content: Quote from: dumle29 on May 01, 2013, 02:52:05 pmDid you get the $69 fx888 110v version from China?http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hakko-FX888-23BY-FX888-Soldering-Station-Replace-936-12-SOLDERING-STATION-a-/290822901912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b6655098

author: dumle29
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2013, 08:06:18 pm
content: Yes, as far as I know, it was only the 220v that was iffy?