FREE (USA): 3 x BM235 Multimeters - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 30, 2019, 03:49:49 am
content: I have 3 x BM235 meters sitting in the Amazon US warehose that are custom returns or "defective" units (that could mean the box is damaged or something).I can't get them shipped back to me outside the US, so they are free to the first maker space or school that calls dibs on them by posting here first. You must be in the US.No individuals, just maker spaces or schools or whatever.Very likely the meter are just fine, and some Amazon customer has changed their mind and sent it back, but no guarantee, you get what you get. If I don't remove them from the warehouse amazon will scrap them.

author: SnoopyPaladin89
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 30, 2019, 03:53:37 am
content: I am not a makerspace but I belong to the one in my school and we do need a multimeter.

author: Jaygreco
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 30, 2019, 04:13:08 am
content: My good friend is a HS STEM teacher at a very low-income school in Aurora, CO. I can provide you her contact info (school district email) if you’d be willing to have them shipped there!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 30, 2019, 04:21:13 am
content: Quote from: Jaygreco on August 30, 2019, 04:13:08 amYou beat Snoopy on the legit test, get her to email me the postal address + contact phone number, can ship anywhere in the US, presumably by Amazon's own carrier whatever that is.

author: colorado.rob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2019, 04:25:12 am
content: Pumping Station One in Chicago will take as many as we can get.http://www.pumpingstationone.org/.Send them to Chris Gammell and ask him to drop them off.

author: Jaygreco
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 30, 2019, 04:28:52 am
content: Will do! The email will likely roll in tomorrow, it's 10:30 PM in Colorado and high school teachers aren't known for staying up lateThanks again, Dave! <3 EEVBlog

author: SnoopyPaladin89
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 31, 2019, 02:51:26 am
content: Fair enough but my school could really use a meter for our FRC robotics team FRC 5407https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5407

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 31, 2019, 05:05:28 am
content: Quote from: SnoopyPaladin89 on August 31, 2019, 02:51:26 amShould have said that in your first message

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 05, 2019, 06:40:06 am
content: Never got the email, so the meters now go to SnoopyPaladin89Email me your postal address and phone number.

author: SnoopyPaladin89
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 17, 2019, 02:06:48 pm
content: Just got the meters in today. They all function great and are in almost new condition. I will attach some photos. I don't understand why these were "rejects". Maybe just because they were returned test equip? I'll update this post as they are used.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2019, 03:12:47 am
content: Quote from: SnoopyPaladin89 on October 17, 2019, 02:06:48 pmExactly.Dave covered this in the original post - and it was either send them off to someone to take the risk that there might have been a problem or let them get scrapped. While Amazon couldn't give a hoot, scrapping test gear isn't a popular concept here on the EEVblog.We hope they find good use!

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2019, 09:16:42 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on October 18, 2019, 03:12:47 amI think the worry would be a bit excessive. Amazon has "warehouse deals" on stuff that has been returned, and they are very clear about the condition of the item, that its been returned/opened etc. I would have no problem buying the meter as a warehouse deal, and if it didn't actually work then just ask for a credit or return it again.But not sure if this is available for amazons inventory only or if 3rd party sellers are able to also do it.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 19, 2019, 06:04:35 am
content: Quote from: SnoopyPaladin89 on October 17, 2019, 02:06:48 pmYeah, most likely people just changed their mind, and I understand it's easy to return stuff to Amazon for a refund?My bet is they are 100% as-new.There were three meters when I first posted this, but then when I went to send them it had mysteriously reduced to two in the inventory, not sure why.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2019, 12:14:20 pm
content: I'll convert that for Brumby, well at least two out of the three ain't bad.