AUCTION (UK) Lots of test equipment - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 07:47:46 am
content: Lots of test equipment here, a small part of which is some of my old stock being cleared out now I've gone back to real work.http://www.ppauctions.com/auction.php?id=174

author: razberik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 09:26:59 am
content: If I understand it correctly, no shipping, local pick-up only ?Bank transfer within EU (SEPA ?) is possible ?

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 09:34:29 am
content: Quote from: razberik on July 22, 2016, 09:26:59 amBank transfer is fine and yes it's local pick-up.It's possible someone else on here will be picking up but they don't usually ship.

author: razberik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 09:49:06 am
content: I have some friends in UK, but I doubt they will be willing to do this sort of business.I have to hijack someone to do this for me. Any volunteers ?(what about crowd cooperation within eevblog ?)Driving to UK is huge distance.

author: bookaboo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 10:02:32 am
content: Most couriers will do a collection service for you. All the sender needs to do is have it securely packed.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 04:33:02 pm
content: Interesting auction. Lots of power supplues, and o-scopes. There might be 100 Fluke 25's in that auction. Other interesting things include the RD lcr meter, the Racal 9475, and the new Fluke 9100S drywell calibrator.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 06:55:59 pm
content: Some nice stuff there. But if I bring anything more home except for money, I'm looking at a divorce

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2016, 11:53:39 pm
content: Quote from: Ice-Tea on July 22, 2016, 06:55:59 pmI'm in a worse position. My annex is a gadget freak herself...But, re the courier: can anyone of you recommend a good one? I am after the logic analyzer...

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 07:36:16 pm
content: Do any of you know a shipper/expeditioner who is able (for a reasonable sum) to collect/pack/ship to Italy?Is there some of you who live nearby the aution site who can offer such service?We can define a percentage of value/shipping expenses which you will gain for the service._ Elio.P.S.: KJDS and toploser can confirm I'm a good customer.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 08:38:05 pm
content: really interested in the Racal Anite 6103 gadgets for parts but has anyone done a teardown?

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 09:08:52 pm
content: The HP 8563A bid is getting hot!

author: ChristopherN
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 09:41:06 pm
content: Hi,can anyone organize pickup and shipping? I would be happy to pay a premium for that.I would really like to get some gear from that auctionThanksChristopher

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 10:57:33 pm
content: I'm in Lincolnshire, can collect and ship anything if I can make a profit.

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 12:56:15 am
content: Hello,I was already thinking about flying there from bratislava - the flight is not so dear, and I have a client to visit in the area. But if top is closeby and charges a reasonable fee, I would of course be honoured to use your services - samofab and Dachpappe can confirm me to be a good buyer.In the mean time: we IMHO need to somehow prevent eevblog on eevblog bid sniping. For example, there are four of the unit I need - I will initially bid on all four, but would be willing to give one up to another EEVblog man in need.If you guys are willing to "teamf#ck", I am willing to volunteer as the f#ckmaster. Simply send me an email with what you want to tamhan at tamoggemon dot com. I will tomorrow, after the gym, send a collated email to all so that we dont drive prices up on one another.All the bestTam

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 09:54:30 am
content: Ok I've had a few requests asking how much to collect items.Well it's a 120 mile round trip so that's £50 in mileage. Add another £50 to make it worth my while. Packaging items safely costs money, expect me to add £10 per item or more if it's a bastard of a thing. Then you pay actual UPS shipping cost.The £100 mileage and incentive will be split between the people who want items collected - 4 people then £25 each.

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 10:04:22 am
content: hey guys, have you been able to login?After registering they need to verify the account which could take "a few days"enough to miss this lot....EDIT: just phoned, talked to them and quickly gave me access to the site

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 10:40:25 am
content: I don't see an easy way to pay for the items from abroad... here are the options they give:a] Cash (Max £500 GBP - 2% fee)b] Bankers Draft or Building Society chequec] Cheque (5 working days to clear)d] Most major UK credit cards: £500 limit (2% fee)e] UK Debit Cards: £500 limitf] BACS / CHAPS Payment

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 11:04:14 am
content: BACS should be international but you will need the codes from their account. Also VISA/VISA debit should be fine even for international. Just give them a call to verify.

author: ChristopherN
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 11:45:12 am
content: @TopLoserI'm interested in an item that is located in Bicester, Oxon. Is that on your route so that you could collect the item?ThanksChristopher

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 02:00:53 pm
content: Quote from: ChristopherN on July 27, 2016, 11:45:12 amNo sorry, that's quite a 2-3 times further away. I would do it, but it would be expensive.

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 04:44:16 pm
content: Quote from: MasterTech on July 27, 2016, 10:40:25 amIf you can send me cash via paypal, as a gift rather than for goods then I can pay with an instant transfer.

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 07:11:21 pm
content: Top, count me in by all means! I will probably order a big lot - so I definitely want to give you more money for your effort!

author: bitslice
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 09:02:25 pm
content: Quote from: MasterTech on July 27, 2016, 10:04:22 amWhat is the point of this "verify" nonsense?I've just had the same issue, either they want my cold hard cash or they don't.What's the usual approach for these auctions, are there many last minute bids? What happens to the unsold stuff?Going from the labels on some items, I'm assuming that most of this is faulty kit?

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 09:42:16 pm
content: Quote from: bitslice on July 27, 2016, 09:02:25 pmThey'll want to make sure that those that are bidding are going to pay at the end of the auction, otherwise chaos ensues.and the serious bidders won't start until there's less than 2 minutes left on an item.

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 02:17:35 am
content: Quote from: bitslice on July 27, 2016, 09:02:25 pmmany of the caliration stickers date back to 2007

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:04:16 pm
content: I've bought some stuff in the auction.If anyone wants to car/petrol share from the SW, then please PM me.

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:11:32 pm
content: fun to watch the HP 8563A end of auction, going for 1070 pounds now, and ppl still don't know if it works...

author: bitslice
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:12:26 pm
content: Meh, being otherwise occupied I missed out on the two Z80 logic analysers.Probably for the best, I'm supposed to be renovating a boring house, yawn...I hope everyone enjoys their new toys

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:36:57 pm
content: won some items: I will have to contact toploser to ask him for the "removal" of goods...P.S.: tggzzz, sorry if I have outbid you in the resistance standard (0.01%)

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:49:15 pm
content: Yep, also won one.congrats Tamhan on the hv psu!

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:51:44 pm
content: Quote from: eliocor on July 28, 2016, 12:36:57 pmSwineIf I hadn't bought quite so many other toys, I would have taken it as a "nice to have" item.OTOH, I'm glad Ididn'tget it since my house is already full. Now I'm going to have to throw some stuff out

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:52:32 pm
content: Hello,was I fighting you on the HV unit? If yes, I might have an offer for you.Threw in two frustration bids on the HP 1000W unit and a set of Raca Dana Counters. Won the second, didnt get the first. But other than that, I fared quite well. Got the transformator which I really need, the agitator which i really need, the HV which I really need. And one 7150.TamEDIT: Clarify what I am talking about.

author: razberik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 12:59:15 pm
content: I was bidding on Agilent ESA generator and I didnt win, so I was then bidding on Marconi generator and didnt win either.I was really hesitating on E4406A analyzers, but I finally realized I dont need any. I saved some money for my vacation.

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 01:08:52 pm
content: In my shopping bag:2x Racal Dana 9343M LRC metersFluke 415B (very very low noise/ripple, will be used for powering PMTs)Neutron radiation monitor Mk7 (3He sensor)Resistance standard (0.01%)

author: deanflyer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 01:12:00 pm
content: Bought a scope and a couple of HP logic analysers. Will drive down from NE England (Newcastle) if anyone wants to share petrol costs.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 02:09:31 pm
content: WAs bidding on a couple of the Racal 6103 test sets, (one person bid on all four) but got caught up at work and couldn't get back on, anyone here got them?Willing to do a deal if you need them collected, similarly for other items of interest (not looking for cash, just some cheap test gear to tear down and possibly use)

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 02:48:39 pm
content: Dean, likely you were my "enemy" in the fight for the logic analyzer stations.If that is so, are you interested in a trade? I know this sounds stupid, but SWIMBO needs a second lab when I dump her in Germany for a week every 14 days as I need my peace. She will get the 16500C I bought if my 16700A works. I would probably, then, be willing for the trade of the century to save hassle: one pattern generator versus a DSO card for the thingy.Tam

author: deanflyer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 03:31:49 pm
content: Tam,I didnt bid on any of the higher end LAs, I picked up the HP 1631D and the HP 1663C, plus a Gould 4072 Scope.

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 03:53:49 pm
content: Hello,no sweat. If you were my enemy, I wanted to express my honor.In fact, now that the auction is over. It was my honor to bid with and against all of you. May we deal with one another another time!

author: razberik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 04:41:53 pm
content: I was willing to bid on LeCroy active probes, but they were far over my limit. But interesting to watch.Arent there any E4406A winners here ?

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2016, 11:59:23 am
content: I joined in the bidding fun for the big old HP 83752A 20GHz synthesised sweeper. But I didn't win it.There was no way of knowing if it worked or even if it was complete inside so I only bid up to its value as a spares donor.If the description said it was basically functional I'd have bid a lot more for it.I've already got a 20GHz HP83752A here with the top options fitted but I really want to get another one at some point. It's a fabulous piece of kithttp://www.keysight.com/en/pd-1000001888%3Aepsg%3Apro-pn-83752A/synthesized-sweeper-001-20-ghz?cc=US&lc=eng

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2016, 09:58:39 pm
content: Hello,I just wanted to reaffirm that I am still interested in TopLooser's help.Top: how can I get you set up?Tam

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 12:14:20 pm
content: Quote from: TAMHAN on July 29, 2016, 09:58:39 pmIn touch, contact details exchanged.

author: PartialDischarge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 01:44:55 pm
content: Just paid my Solartron multimeter... TopLoser please PM me your email so I can send you the collection notice...

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 03:19:04 pm
content: Top, if you want to travel on Monday, I will pay with credit card. It was my own fault my phone doesnt work.Tam

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 03:48:12 pm
content: Quote from: TAMHAN on July 30, 2016, 03:19:04 pmThe email says, in bold, "Clearance is by prior appointment only (weekdays only - 24hrs minimum notice) and starts from Wednesday 3rd August 2016 - all lots must be removed by 12.00noon Friday 12th August 2016. GOODS MAY ONLY BE COLLECTED AFTER CLEARED FUNDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED"I don't know how strictly they are enforcing that start date.

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 05:22:47 pm
content: Quote from: TAMHAN on July 30, 2016, 03:19:04 pmNo I'm in no rush at all, I'd rather wait in case any more people decide they want stuff picking up. the only deadline is noon 12 August last collection.

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 06:03:03 pm
content: JFYI, I have already paid and contacted toploser.

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2016, 09:48:49 pm
content: Hello Folks,I think that I just found a way to get my phone number back. If that works out, very soon, I am back in action!However, SberBank isnt going to move the loot until Monday anyways...All the bestTam

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2016, 11:42:48 am
content: Quote from: eliocor on July 30, 2016, 06:03:03 pmYou will need to send the auction house an email authorizing toploser to pick them up

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 01, 2016, 03:18:45 pm
content: Done!

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2016, 07:34:23 am
content: Quote from: TopLoser on July 27, 2016, 09:54:30 amHi Ian,can I take you up on the offer as well?I got a few items and will be happy to help finance a trip and pay you for the effort!

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 02, 2016, 08:35:15 am
content: Quote from: kaz911 on August 02, 2016, 07:34:23 amOf course you can, you're the 4th now.Just email me your collection notice and send an email to them authorising me to collect on your behalf.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2016, 08:58:17 am
content: Quote from: TopLoser on August 02, 2016, 08:35:15 am

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 02, 2016, 09:12:55 pm
content: Hello,Sovietsky Sberbank confirmed that they already got me green. But no confirmation from them so far...Tam

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 02, 2016, 11:42:18 pm
content: login on PP site and go to:My account / My invoices and Payments (http://www.ppauctions.com/users/invoices.php)the last column (Paid) shoud be marked with 'Y'

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2016, 07:36:12 pm
content: Hello,with me it still says N. But I called them today and they say that they got their green!Also, if you guys did not pay VAT, they always need an export declaration. Even if inside the EU...

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 03, 2016, 11:12:46 pm
content: Quote from: TAMHAN on August 03, 2016, 07:36:12 pmThey can fck right off with that. Export declarations are only required when exporting goods outside the EU.VAT Notice 703 section 1.1"Goods delivered from the UK to a destination elsewhere in the EC are not exports for VAT purposes. Such transactions are called removals."

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2016, 09:37:02 am
content: Top, from a legal point of view, I know.I called them from the Gym, and even told them that Slovakia is no longer member of the Soviet Union (my trainer and the owner of the gym, both girly,about it).But they still want the form. Given that I don't want you to travel twice: simply give them the VAT in cash and bill me if they demand it.P.S. Edit to add: they actually are really friendly and nice and I enjoy talking with them on the phone (/me normally doesnt). So I don't think they are doing it to *puber!* in our faces, but rather due to misinformation or paranoia.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2016, 07:58:23 pm
content: Is anyone who is going to Bicester mind picking up and shipping me a power supply/charger (I'll pay for the pleasure of course)Just got my invoice marked as paidso now to arrange collections./k

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2016, 11:41:57 am
content: Hello kaz,afaik, the Peaker Pattison are willing to transport small goods for you between the two lots - maybe give them a call.Tam

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 08:34:49 am
content: I'll be collecting all this crap on Thursday 11 August this week, calling them on Wednesday 10 August to arrange it with them.If you've asked me to collect anything you need to make sure:1) I have a copy of your collection note2) You've paid for your crap3) You've sent them an email authorising me to collectName em shame em list so far:eliocor (Very well behaved, no problems)MasterTech (Very well behaved, no problems)kaz911 (seems to have things vaguely under control, I'm not sure his stray item will turn up)Tamhan (seems to live a car crash of a life, I won't be leaving him in control again!)

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 09:51:06 am
content: Hello Top,assuming this is UK humor (I never sense that one, led to a funny scene in a live interview some years ago as I started biting the interviewer a second one): I fully agree. Live Fast, die young.Sadly, the fucken walls, trees and other objects all only hit me partially, which means all the pain but no ticket to the eternal vacation in Astoria. Bummer!If not: May I ask what I have done to offend you? Please let me know if there is anything I can do to alleviate your concerns.Tam

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 10:43:35 am
content: Yes, just UK humour. You'll know when you've offended me, I won't be subtle about it.Some of us take the path of least resistance through life, some of us do otherwise. You're leaning towards the 2nd category I think you'll agree!

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 02:47:28 pm
content: Man, to be honest. It wasnt even me. I just try to be a correct and loyal individual. And that, sadly, comes with many many consequences.There is an odd proverb I heard from an old friend. Being a beast takes out the pain from being a man...By the way: if they want VAT from you, please pay them by all means. Ill wire you the green ASAP!