AUCTION (AU): Govt T&M HP 8563E Spect An, 8564A tracking Gen 26.5GHz, DSO's etc  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: prm5012
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 25, 2016, 12:08:37 pm
content: Online auction - Equipment located in Adelaide - Under instructions from Government Agency range of T&M items RF, Norlin UHF Surveillance RX, Nat Instruments Pxi , LeCroy, HP PSU's, Laser and thermal imaging, RF Test, Tek, HP CRO's other gear of interest. Seehttp://www.evansclarke.com.au/catalog.asp?catid=12Closing Soon. (Note: Poster holds interest as Govt Vendor's agent )

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2016, 05:05:31 pm
content: Only local pickup?You'd fetch far more if you can ship world wide.

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 02:23:25 am
content: If you offered a shipping service, I'd be bidding on quite a lot of those items, but seeing as it is local pickup only that rules me out.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 02:41:16 am
content: Do we know if there's a member here who is out that way that would be willing to pick up and ship - for a consideration?Or is that being a bit too forward?

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 03:24:16 am
content: South Oz is just too far awayA 2692km (each way) road trip at my advanced age (& that of my car) might be a bit dodgy.Maybe I could sell it to my missus as a second honeymoon,but,in that case,we'd probably end up not buying anything & spending our time in the Barossa Valley,drinking wine & munching German food.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 03:42:22 am
content: It's only 1372km for me - but I haven't any excuses at the ready.

author: Monittosan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 05:58:18 am
content: Adelaideits 780ks for me... tho I'm working on the car id use for a trip like this and its in a sorry state at the moment lol.How much money will it take for you to post anything from that list?

author: ozwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 05:58:52 am
content: 1891 kms, nope, can't do it.You really won't ship?Ozwolf

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 06:29:48 am
content: I'd be happy if I could get the item suitably packed and addressed - and then I organise a courier pickup myself.The only problem with this is there are things that could go wrong which would spoil the party.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 07:24:17 am
content: Quote from: Monittosan on January 26, 2016, 05:58:18 amAbsolutely no excuse, anyway if it all turns to mud I have a backup plan, there is a Fluke 8840A on Ebay listed as a 8820A only 10 minutes north of me, the seller may be willing to do a deal......

author: Monittosan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2016, 08:11:50 am
content: Fixxed! Thanks Muttleyof course we can deal!

author: prm5012
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 27, 2016, 10:45:03 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on January 26, 2016, 06:29:48 amChecked with them today - packing etc can be arranged - then buyer organises courier (help available). Recently gear sent to UK etc. that way.The gear is not tested or performance checked - other than basic power up test. So there is a risk to the buyer - but then again there is no reserve price (with only a few exceptions instructed).(Note: Poster represents the (Govt.) Vendor)

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 27, 2016, 11:34:52 am
content: Good to know.Thank you.

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 27, 2016, 12:51:23 pm
content: Logically the government agency is either DSTO (who have a large sat dish farm), or UniSA's Mawson Lakes campus (which has a rather hefty servo controlled dish out the front).But yeah I'm in Adelaide, but nothing in this Auction interests me, all either too high end, or of limited use. Not very practical for me to get down there anyway.Word of caution, some auction houses don't play nicely with freight companies. Please check with your chosen freight company to see if there are any problems/surcharges involved.

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2016, 01:43:59 pm
content: Is there any additional fees for the packing it ready for shipping? Also how long have we got to get a courier to pick it up? The courier I normally use at work only does pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays from memory. I know one of the auction houses here charges $20 per item per day after collection so it adds up quite quickly.

author: prm5012
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 12:06:14 am
content: Quote from: PTR_1275 on January 27, 2016, 01:43:59 pmHi - have been advised -: smaller item (e.g. Oscilloscope) - they would charge $10 to wrap and box. A pallet packed is $50.Couriers can collect anytime 8:30am to 4:30pm (AU, CST), once buyer has been notified package has been boxed and ready for collection. Buyer holds risk hence must insure item. Usual selection of Couriers service the site (Fastway, Startrack etc (AU)) International - common ones.Collection should occur within 4 days of notification of ready for collection - no fees apply. After 4 days fees may apply if no arrangement made.FYI.(Note: Poster represents the (Govt.) Vendor)

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 12:59:36 am
content: That all seems very reasonable. Thank you for the quick response, now to get registered and start bidding

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 01:40:20 am
content: Quote from: PTR_1275 on January 28, 2016, 12:59:36 amDittoQuoteNot sure if that's a good idea.....Quote... and this is why.

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 10:53:53 am
content: I bid on a few items, then got busy at work. Everything I bid on went for a few dollars higher than my maximum bid. Oh well.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 11:13:57 am
content: I had a feeling that was going to happen for me - so I didn't tempt fate.I did keep an eye on the Lecroy Waverunner 6100A with no display. The result was no surprise, but it was fun to watch.

author: Monittosan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 11:45:43 am
content: you gota love those 5min extensions

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 11:53:30 am
content: Not even that. I put the bids on at about 2:30 when I got lunch, then next thing I knew it was 6 o'clock. Ah the joys of working in a workshop with a retail store attached. Unpredictable workdays with customers needing things made up. Keeps me on my toes at least

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 12:55:32 pm
content: Quote from: Monittosan on January 28, 2016, 11:45:43 amYeah.I'm used to the cutthroat sniping action on eBay, so this was a bit drawn out.

author: Monittosan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 08:36:29 am
content: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LeCroy-WR6100A-1GHz-Digital-Oscilloscope-Waverunner-Option-S-DFP2XMAP-/272126765523?hash=item3f5c04e9d3:g:yaEAAOSwFNZWtvIThmmmm wonder where this came from loll

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2016, 09:24:21 am
content: I missed out a bit of gear from one of the wa auctions because my pay hadn't cleared. He bought it for $35 plus fees, listed on eBay a few weeks later for $3500. I'm sure it is worth more than that to the right person and if he buys items for not very much, he doesn't have huge amounts of cash tied up. Living the dream I reckon