QTY 10 Keithley 2015 6/12 Digit DMMs for $250 BIN no returns USA - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 02, 2017, 10:01:47 pm
content: No affiliation. QTY 10https://www.ebay.com/itm/Keithley-2015-6-12-Digit-THD-and-Audio-Analysis-Multimeter-AS-IS/362147931643?epid=1301696935&hash=item5451b2e5fb:g:5TMAAOSwYIxX6TjjEDIT: $250 each, I presume

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 02, 2017, 10:19:47 pm
content: Us only

author: chriswebb
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 02, 2017, 11:14:15 pm
content: Something is fishy with the shipping... He won't ship to TX by default. I am having to request a new price from them after I committed to buy.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 02, 2017, 11:23:06 pm
content: Wow, that's a bargain

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2017, 11:28:13 pm
content: There appear to be marking about a failure on top of the unit pictured.

author: chriswebb
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 02, 2017, 11:29:00 pm
content: Quote from: chriswebb on November 02, 2017, 11:14:15 pmHe quoted me $48.00 for Fedex Ground / Home Delivery just for peoples information...

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 12:36:42 am
content: seems like a failed vibre audio? written on it, on one of the pictures .... unless you ask for one who seem's good at first glance ?

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 01:01:06 am
content: Quote from: zucca on November 02, 2017, 10:19:47 pmDid you ask?

author: hermit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 04:02:49 am
content: "At Micro Precision Test Equipment, we can provide for all of your test equipment needs. If you need to BUY (Refurb. or New), RENT/LEASE, we are dedicated quality test equipment, quick delivery, and exceptional service! An accredited cal lab on sight for your convenience! (cal fees apply)."And they didn't check them out to see if they work so they could charge more? REALLY? "on sight"? They don't even proof read. Along with seeing the word FAIL on top of one? Seems a little sleazy.

author: s8548a
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 05:40:45 am
content: She quoted $54 for fedex to Mi and told :" To ship international we will need a shipping account.This item has been successfully tested for power on only-- no other testing has been done- no self tests- SOLD AS IS-- NO WARRANTY- NO ROR --- This is a liquidation unit.. NO Testing will be offered or done.. Seeing that we are liquidating the units- if we process testing it will cause the pricing and the auction to change accordingly to the options and current ebay listing prices."no courage to proceed

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 06:20:18 am
content: Quote from: s8548a on November 03, 2017, 05:40:45 amAt $250 I'd certainly take a chance.They look in good nick and have intact cal stickers.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 08:05:17 am
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on November 03, 2017, 01:01:06 amNo, I read shipping within US.

author: nowlan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 08:54:58 am
content: $50usd to ship sounds a little rich.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 09:50:46 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on November 03, 2017, 06:20:18 amAnd they're listing it as UsedQuoteWhich is covered by Ebay buyer protection. If there's a problem with it, they HAVE to take it back no matterwhattheir return policy is, and cover shipping costsbothways.You really can't lose if you're in the US.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 10:32:19 am
content: If i had 250 usd to shell out and around 50 usd for the shipping i would go for it, maybe asking for a model with no written errors or defect on itfor me 50$ is not to high priced if you have tracking on them.Paid higher than this for bench meter recently, and waaaaayyyy way more for 2 gossen metrahit 28s meters, from germany with the help of a german friend here lolllJust bought an BK Precision 5490 for the fun of it, and paid 35usd shiping for it, im just in Canada...but tracked and insured, and have Paypal protection...

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 06:36:44 pm
content: That's too expensive for an untested unit.

author: TK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 06:52:07 pm
content: Received $55 shipment quote (from California to Pennsylvania). Asked for a nice unit without error notes written on the unit... received this reply back:QuoteWell... another repair projectBut if you think a little bit, it is rare for a liquidation company to get 10 defective units of the same model (and this seller sold another batch of Keithley 2015 for the same $250 not long ago)... it is probably from a company that closed doors

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 07:06:29 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on November 03, 2017, 06:20:18 amYou can't judge by the photo... that's a stock photo they've been using for quite a while.In the past people complained that some of these DMMs from MPTE had worn out VFDs... seems like a consideration now that the supply of new VFDs has apparently dried up.

author: TK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 07:24:13 pm
content: After some thinking... listing can qualify as "item not as described" because seller says"UNIT POWERS ON - NO OTHER TESTING DONE - SOLD AS IS"but then they send message that there WILL BE ERRORS, so they did further testing... and the seller is not a liquidation company, it is a calibration lab.So I think they are definitely faulty units.EDIT: I requested the order to be cancelled and seller issued full refund... so I think it is a confirmation that meters have errors

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2017, 07:31:07 pm
content: Quote from: TK on November 03, 2017, 06:52:07 pmAbout a year ago a local eBay seller of industrial equipment sold 3 or 4 Fluke bench meters as working, but all had the front end blown. Probably by the same person trying different meters :-).

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 04, 2017, 02:13:51 am
content: Damn that's very sad.

author: macboy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2017, 02:15:51 pm
content: These 2015 meters are listed as "used" not "for parts/not working".So, no matter what the description says, it must be in working condition when it arrives in your hands, or you can demand a refund including shipping costs. That is ebay buyer protection for you. The seller should know better.

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2017, 03:09:26 pm
content: I don't know if it differed around the world, but here in Aus, eBay's description for used goods isQuoteSellers should know better. I don't list anything as "used" on eBay unless I have tested it.They say in their listing that it's a stock photo, so I don't know if that is even one of the units they have for sale. From memory I paid about AU$400 including shipping for my Kei2015 and that had photos of it testing a few ranges so I knew the thing was working. These at US$250 in that condition is not a good deal in my opinion, US$100 and it would be a different story.

author: chriswebb
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 07, 2017, 05:21:30 pm
content: Another update: seller still has not shipped the meter.update: just shipped it.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 04:55:06 am
content: I am looking at a few items from this seller. Did all of you get your meters and were they usable/working/passed self test and just a bit out of cal, or were they missing parts, broken, damaged internally. I asked the seller a few questions and their replies were not very helpful. Hard to believe a calibration company wouldnt test anything other than power-up on these units. Any feedback would be very helpful before i pull the trigger.

author: Falcon69
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 07:00:01 am
content: Quote from: Jwalling on November 03, 2017, 09:50:46 amUNLESS...They sell them all quickly, close down their accounts, take the money from paypal and close their bank accounts, and then run with your money. Good luck fighting it and getting your money back from eBay, If eBay credits you, and they pull that on eBay before they get the money back from them, eBay will draw it from your account to cover their costs.eBay doesn't protect the buyer, they only protect the buyer when it can come from the sellers pockets...NOT eBay's.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 12:31:24 pm
content: is it me they where at 300$ usd and now relisted at 500$?

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 04:45:09 pm
content: Quote from: Falcon69 on January 06, 2018, 07:00:01 amI have never had anything like that happen. eBay's process is to refund the buyer, *then* collect from the seller. I'm sure they fail at that sometimes, but they don't take the buyer's refund back.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 05:04:34 pm
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on January 06, 2018, 12:31:24 pmThey have raised all their prices after the exposure they have gotten here. I was watching the 2000 model and sent them an offer when it was listed at $300, they declined my offer and raised the base price to $400. ill Pass on their lots. I feel like listed items as “used” vs “not working” raises enough doubt for me to stay away.