FS(?)[WW] Tektronix Handhold SA2500 6GHz - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2017, 06:26:19 pm
content: I've been offered a few of these:https://www.tek.com/spectrum-analyzer/h500-sa2500-handheld-spectrum-analyzerFactory refurbished, calibrated and complete with all accesoires. The deal (if it happens) will be done by Monday, price is still being negotiated. One thing I know: won't be for pocket money. So, I'd like to see if there are any takers before I spend this kind of cash. If you're interested, PM me with your location and the price you'd be willing to pay. I won't have the opportunity to negotiate with you and them at the same time, so please best offer only.So, there...

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 03:05:19 pm
content: Going to bump this once, even though the lack of response probably tells me everthing I need to know

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 06:44:12 pm
content: I'd look up what they actually sell for on Ebay and pay 25% of that at most.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 07:13:54 pm
content: As in "you'd (=ntcino) pay that" or "that's the maximum you (=IceTea) should pay for it"? Keep in mind, factory (=Tek) refurbished, calibrated and complete with all whistles and bells...Actual pic:

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 07:27:38 pm
content: They are very specialized analyzers. Do they have the fast capture option?My bid would be in the range of $1200-1500 for a refurbished unit max with the fast capture option.The RSA306 usb is much better value and higher (2x) realtime throughput and captures faster events. You would not be ably to pry the RSA306 from my hands..(Unless I had a newer model)I know the RSA306 does not have a built in (outdated) PC and DisplayMultiple SA2500 are advertised from around 4500 and up - and never moves.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 08:19:50 pm
content: Thanks for the input Kaz. Don't know about options, and I won't before I have to commit to this. I'm guessing you're refering toOpt. EP1 Enhanced display (10K spectrums/sec)?Can't possibly make it for 1250$-1500$. Depending on where negotiations fall, I might *just* make it for 2k$. Still a lot better than the 4500 on Fleabay. And also *slightly* better than the list price Tek still has (31k$)

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 08:21:45 pm
content: Quote from: Ice-Tea on September 10, 2017, 07:13:54 pmYes, that is the maximum you should pay for it. I don't know how many you can buy but they will move slowly (look at the other sale for a similar handheld spectrum analyser a few posts down). If you have 10 pieces then it may take 3 years to sell each for 1000 euro to the hobby market and you may have to drop your price. At 250 euro each you can be sure to make a profit. Everything over that is a gamble unless you have some business buyers lined up and are 100% sure can make a quick sale. But you'd probably have to provide some kind of warranty as well so that could eat into your profit.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2017, 08:24:05 pm
content: Heh, well, lining up some buyers was kinda the plan here. I could probably move them over time but I don't want that kind of cash laying around in the corner doing nothing.

author: mairo
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2017, 10:23:40 am
content: The market has been flooded with these units recently in particular from the usual auction houses (from where you most probably are getting them, or not getting yet, as you may have not met the reserve).For same prices or even cheaper one could get the new usb versions.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2017, 10:33:22 am
content: Thanks for the input