Is this ebay listing for a 1GHz scope legit - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / rf-microwave

author: Ammar
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 11:25:27 am
content: Hi eevblog forum,It's been a long time. Just wanting to sense check whether this scope listing is legit. Seems so, but seems slightly on the cheaper end for a 1GHz scope.https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/205727195737?_skw=lecroy+oscilloscope&itmmeta=01K59498NC4MHXKESM0YDWR5JB&hash=item2fe64be259:g:KucAAeSwwV5ow8fZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1f3yrH1xss9%2FErlMCvxu6d51Q7zytyZ6pfC8HhQ9oI8WZ5LqQJWnYoBd52OgXh5RzrMjhcwSto5FRzejsnLcw9ILGaDuXrI%2B6Mn1ZvW5HJtmViiszFQUOlhIZKFju7CKqpfChVXQjK400j%2F1a7sZerqWPwtx5R1nWsdxrRFIEWP9qFvLy7Ej%2BpZdL%2Fb1JuRPw1yrjxi3SlaOKZAXrCWG4ClIsYR21yRxuPDYIY4QTmGGxQGKMzLopWolDqSg32KRDZmh%2F1dsCLuYlGZQssSne2njOXQCCTwSGGWc438S7Beow%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-yKpaSqZgAny thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 11:45:50 am
content: For a 20-odd year old model I'd say it's overpriced

author: Ammar
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 11:49:54 am
content: Oh wow, Mike from Mikeselectricstuff! Love your Electronics meets Art displays. That one with the iPod screens was really cool.It probably won't sell then. How much should I offer then? I used one 8 years ago and am familiar with it.Unless, can you recommend something else with similar specs?

author: Stray Electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 01:49:05 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 16, 2025, 11:45:50 amX2! Also I won't buy ANY used scope without seeing it with a signal displayed on it and also the setup or utility screen showing the scope's configuration and any installed options. There are way too many of them that have burnt out displays, damaged front end amplifiers or other hardware failures or that have had the hard drive (and the operating software) removed. As shown, I wouldn't pay more ~ $100 for that one and even then only if I thought that I could use it for parts.IMO sellers like this one that don't givea lot moreinformation are just wasting everyone's time.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 01:49:21 pm
content: Quote from: Ammar on September 16, 2025, 11:49:54 amNo idea - not familiar with this model - only thing that matters is what it's worth to you.

author: Stray Electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 01:54:07 pm
content: A very similar model at a lot more realistic price and with a decent listing,https://www.ebay.com/itm/286480012879?_skw=LeCroy+waveRunner+6100A++Oscilloscope&itmmeta=01K59CQ639WJECY0SDY68CRNE1&hash=item42b38a164f:g:yUIAAOSwtCtn-Ypz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABAFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dK3iR7TWeh4pwcjPmHf%2B1FXz6nKvd6Z8UkLUxoatKHTsOU3YM6mCjRmA5dAJ%2F3CGGkjRRQEzBBnVwodURjZF1nTB4bLiZUKqmaerHE6F3TZJ%2FrDeU6Yg2J%2Fzg3tyAfyVYf8LszB8U4Itq5Zjw0RLCxg6e6rKe5%2FkDok%2FW7p83SRhBF4hFKAypCrUO2WfWzemHuX%2BR8YSZiiOwn5vgMj9GZLsOtKRXeBh9wEGu4lzXHj5cyTNB5qA2qKNu6dBCsFIvea0o74uqu6enXDeigh5DLgZCmJoKvFyvQceeylS2qguD4%2Fwu2mCSXTE5hucwdAIo%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-7h3KyqZg

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 02:03:07 pm
content: way overpriced, and support must be limited ...

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 02:18:57 pm
content: Quote from: Stray Electron on September 16, 2025, 01:49:05 pmThere is a seller on the local Marktplaats, who uploads test equipment.Always without any connection. Photographed on the same bench.Always without anything shown on the screen, turned off.The ads run for months with bidding happening on it, the seller never closes the auction or replies to any of the bids, and because the way that website works, they don't have to.I'm honestly not sure what's the point of this. Are they just collecting info on the value for some tax write-off or it's a collector trying to boost his ego.

author: prutser
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 06:46:35 pm
content: Probably "M.Nillesen" ?I was wondering as well. Same advertisements for months, did not respond to questions. Some units seem severely damaged.

author: Ammar
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 11:11:56 pm
content: Yeah, this has way more detail. I might ask a few questions of the seller then. I do need that 1GHz of bandwidth. Thanks for the tip!

author: Ammar
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2025, 02:13:00 am
content: Ask and you shall receive! I told the seller it is overpriced and I want pics of it working and got a lower starting bid and a heap of pics.Thanks eevblog brains trust!

author: tchicago
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2025, 06:35:41 pm
content: Also, it looks like it comes without probes. The 1GHz probes are not trivial and come for a non-trivial price.If you don't plan to use it with 1GHz probes, at least in the nearest future, then why overpay for a 1GHz scope.