Black Friday or Cyber Monday Deals? - Page 1
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author: elimenohpee
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2016, 02:20:04 pm
content: I'm looking to purchase a good part of my lab in the next few days, but thought I'd wait and scope out (pun intended) any deals for scopes, sig gens, power supplies, etc. Historically, are any deals generally available for lab equipment on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Is anyone aware of any promotions out there?

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2016, 04:27:04 pm
content: I don't think there are many Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for T&M. After all, these are consumer events, and especially brand name test gear is usually aimed at businesses.

author: Assafl
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2016, 05:22:56 pm
content: Fluke typically has deals in their online store.

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2016, 05:28:53 pm
content: Sign up on Zoro Tools website to receive emails. They usually have a 30% off coupon that comes ot aroind this time of year. The carryAgilentKeysight, Fluke and some BK gear.

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 21, 2016, 08:57:05 pm
content: We're doing deals during Cyber Week on oscilloscopes:(and a daily scope giveaway)New deals will be announced each day.You can register for the drawing here:http://www.keysight.com/find/cyberweekAnd we'll live stream the drawing from the Keysight Oscilloscopes YouTube channel.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2016, 03:12:43 am
content: Quote from: Keysight_DanielBogdanoff on November 21, 2016, 08:57:05 pmBeware of Terms and ConditionsYou CAN sign up and be disqualified at the same time (and then think you have a chance of winning). There is no warning during sign up.Quote

author: cheeseit
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2016, 09:50:40 pm
content: Quote from: ez24 on November 22, 2016, 03:12:43 amAww man, I was really looking forward to this and only skimmed the terms - that Scope month thing was great and fun to watch. That was open to residential addresses, right? Hope that it's not because of the grief they got from one or a few of the winners.

author: MosherIV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2016, 11:24:23 pm
content: CPC seem to be having a 'black friday' sale.Also check out the 'Christmas clearance'http://cpc.farnell.com/FYI - I have no affiliation with them

author: casinada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2016, 11:49:04 pm
content: https://www.circuitspecialists.com/preBlackFriday2016?utm_source=viewonline&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=preblackfriday2016&utm_source=Circuit+Specialists+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ee4dcc1018-PREBLACKFRIDAY2016_22Nov2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dd242259e3-ee4dcc1018-53259061&ct=t(PREBLACKFRIDAY2016_22Nov2016)&mc_cid=ee4dcc1018&mc_eid=9bcf8f1326No affiliation with them, just received the email.

author: Assafl
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2016, 11:56:54 pm
content: Saelig has a cyberweek sale:http://www.saelig.com/category/CW.htmHas scopes and other T&M equipment.

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2016, 04:49:10 pm
content: 20% off atKC Toolswith the code BLACKFRIDAY. I just ordered up a few more nice German hand tools.

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2016, 06:53:26 pm
content: For that all important extra 1% atTEquipment, you get 7% across the site with code SAVE7 until Sunday.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2016, 07:05:11 pm
content: Quote from: LaurentR on November 24, 2016, 06:53:26 pmThere are some restrictions, so double check prices after entering the code. The 6% code for members doesn't have these restrictions.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2016, 07:17:46 pm
content: https://www.seeedstudio.com/view/event/full_get.html

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 08:48:05 am
content: Quote from: mtdoc on November 21, 2016, 05:28:53 pmZoro has 30% on Hand Tools and Power Tools Friday only (see website). Given KC Tools some competition for those Wera and Wiha screwdrivers.Last year, their full 30% promo code was Cyber Monday. We'll see this year. I have my cart ready if it happens :-)

author: FluentsAndFluxions
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 01:06:18 pm
content: the added benefit of TEquipment is the element of surprise when you order an oscilloscope from them and receive a mystery item that they don't even carry instead

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 05:59:55 pm
content: ^^^

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 08:32:29 pm
content: Quote from: casinada on November 22, 2016, 11:49:04 pm15% off with code 4DAYS2SAVE

author: MrWolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 08:51:41 pm
content: Pico has sort of Black Fridayhttps://www.picotech.com/picoassuredNothing for me this time but some cheap 200MHz offers if one is ok with 2 channels.

author: amirm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2016, 11:20:55 pm
content: Quote from: edavid on November 25, 2016, 08:32:29 pmThanks guys. Saved $15 just now.

author: Ducttape
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2016, 03:45:51 pm
content: Quote from: ez24 on November 22, 2016, 03:12:43 amI happened to catch an error message warning that I exceeded the one submission per day restriction, but it was only on screen for about 3 seconds in a small grayish window. Everything would have appeared hunky dory if I had briefly looked away during that time.

author: amirm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2016, 07:32:49 pm
content: Quote from: Ducttape on November 26, 2016, 03:45:51 pmI registered a while ago and then tried to do it yesterday (or so) and it told me I had already registered and could not do it again. I thought like the last one we had to keep registering???

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2016, 07:54:58 pm
content: Quote from: edavid on November 25, 2016, 08:32:29 pmCouldn't help myself - $425 ($75 off) for a SDG2042x proved to be an inescapable force.So thank you - I think..

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2016, 08:09:05 pm
content: pico has been selling some units on eBay on and off too so it is a good place to look.I'm going to review a 2207B in a forum post here next week. They are sending me a 2205A for evaluation that I am going to add to my review as well.

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2016, 07:18:44 pm
content: Quote from: amirm on November 26, 2016, 07:32:49 pmThey jumped the gun a bit. If you actually read the page, it says "all week starting November28", so any entry made this week is clearly before the contest is starting. I am guilty of trying it out too and got the same vague error message.

author: Ducttape
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 12:00:21 am
content: Quote from: LaurentR on November 27, 2016, 07:18:44 pmYou could submit an entry per day starting Nov 1, even though winner selections won't start until Nov 28, per paragraph 4, attached.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 01:54:24 am
content: Quote from: Ducttape on November 28, 2016, 12:00:21 amNo... 1 entry for the entire period Nov 1-27, and then 1 per day Nov 28-Dec 2.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 02:23:52 am
content: Quote from: edavid on November 28, 2016, 01:54:24 amHow did the Keysight giveaway with its own topic get here? This is about Black Friday (gone) and Cyber Monday (tomorrow)

author: JonM
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 02:34:07 am
content: Quote from: ez24 on November 28, 2016, 02:23:52 amKeysight is branding the giveaway as a "Cyber Week" event, and apparently they will have big discounts on some other items. I think that there was a mention of up to 100% off. Maybe a free accessory added to a purchase?Jon

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 04:32:47 am
content: We're doing a unique coupon per day during Cyber Week (Monday - Friday)andan oscilloscope giveaway each day. Tune in to our live stream on YouTube tomorrow for more details!

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 07:27:59 am
content: 25% at Zoro above $150 for Cyber Monday.A bit disappointed they didn't run 30% like last year, but, oh well. Got impatient and ordered a Hakko FA430 fume extractor anyway... If only they didn't charge CA sales tax, that would make for totally ridiculous prices.

author: Ducttape
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2016, 03:50:01 pm
content: Quote from: edavid on November 28, 2016, 01:54:24 amThanks. Don't know how I missed that.

author: I4E
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2016, 03:01:25 am
content: Depends on what you are looking for we are running some special sale prices on Rigol equipment for EEVblog members.It's not a black friday sale just a normal sale.I should note anything under £500 would not get a discount on the Rigol range as we don't make enough to discount but we would offer a certificate for a discount on any future option purchases and a free small gift.We sell more than just Rigol . We would be open to the idea of giving a discount on other products but depends on the unit but only for this month and maybe next month.We have a mailling list where we send out special discounts and pricing for EEVblog members. You sign up on our website at the bottom of the homepage ( put in EEVblog on product interest section) or if you want to be put on it you can send me an email.Have a great day everyone :-)Joy TorresInstruments 4 EngineersTel +44 (0) 161 871 7450info@instruments4engineers.comwww.instruments4engineers.com

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2016, 05:10:09 am
content: Quote from: I4E on November 30, 2016, 03:01:25 amFWIW, I suspect UK/EU members would need some details (i.e. either specific prices per P/N, or a more broad discount in terms of %).Hope this helps.P.S. As a general rule, I support vendors that discount to the hobbyist community.So I truly hope you can help members of the EEVBlog community..Best wishes from the US.

author: lpc32
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2016, 04:06:13 pm
content: Funny:

author: JohnG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2016, 07:28:11 pm
content: I have not been able to enter the Keysight scope giveaway today. I have had no problems entering any other day, but since this mornings, I get a "Sorry - The page you requested is not found" error. I could really use that 4 GHz scope.JohnQuote from: Keysight_DanielBogdanoff on November 28, 2016, 04:32:47 am

author: JonM
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2016, 02:16:12 am
content: Quote from: JohnG on December 02, 2016, 07:28:11 pmYes, there was a server issue and an alternate URL was provided, then the event was delayed for 15 minutes to give people a chance to enter.The 4 GHz scope would be a great tool, but it is worth US$42,000. Winning that would be like winning a good car on a TV game show and there would be considerable taxes to deal with. So, at least that provides some comfort to us losers...I'm guessing that the scope is pretty loud and you would not want it to be running on your bench all of the time, if so I would not want to sell my 3000T series scope to help cover the taxes.Jon

author: electrolust
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 04, 2016, 09:29:53 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on December 04, 2016, 09:06:51 amYour understanding is incorrect.Gift tax is federal.You are correct that the gift giver pays, and it's pretty hefty at 50%. So contest winnings are not normally considered gifts but rather income, and yesincometax is due on them. 11 states do not have income tax on contest winnings, but note that is just the state income tax portion. There is always the federal portion.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2016, 04:31:17 pm
content: Quote from: blueskull on December 04, 2016, 09:45:39 amIf he could only sell the scope for $8.5K right after receiving it, he would have a pretty good argument that that was the value of the contest winnings.

author: electrolust
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 09:41:05 am
content: Quote from: edavid on December 04, 2016, 04:31:17 pmThat's not how tax on contest winnings works. The recipient doesn't declare the value, the prize giver does.And it wouldn't be a good argument anyway since "the man" could just look at the marketplace and see that almost every other example of the same scope on the market is selling for near MSRP.I doubt KS can mark it down either, they probably have to award it at fair market value.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 04:35:27 pm
content: Quote from: electrolust on December 05, 2016, 09:41:05 amYou can dispute an erroneous 1099-MISC. You might end up exchanging a few letters with the IRS, but so what.QuoteThe IRS does not do independent research like that. Anyway, it obviously does not sell for near MSRP, or the contest winner would have been able to get more for it.QuoteFair market value is what it sells for in the market, which is $8.5K.

author: electrolust
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 06:57:37 pm
content: Quote from: edavid on December 05, 2016, 04:35:27 pmThat's obviously untrue, otherwise distributors would be out of business.If I sell my $40k car for $20k because I want to sell it in 24 hours, that doesn't establish a FMV of $20k for the car.

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 07, 2016, 12:12:25 am
content: Quote from: electrolust on December 05, 2016, 09:41:05 amThis is basically true. Despite our best efforts to award it at a lower than MSRP value, sweepstakes rules/taxes don't always follow logical guidelines. We'd depreciate it if we could, but because of the intricacies of tax law we can't.If you won you could try to get a lawyer/CPA to work with the IRS on your behalf, but our hands are tied.