FS ( FR/.. ) Bruel & Kjaer Vibration FFT analyser 2515 + accessories Price drop  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Overspeed
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2023, 04:58:33 pm
content: HelloI have for sale a working condition ( not fully tested ) Vibration FFT analyser model 2515 with accessoriesAnalyser itselfTravel soft caseBattery ( untested )Charger / PSUEnvelope detectorLight sensor for balancing / synchro on rotating partsAccelerometer kit B&KSet of cableAll in average good condition , the 2515 have a small spot of oxidation on the aluminium frame .Price 950 Euro without shippingThis equipment is located in France I can quote shipping separately for any country except countries under embargoWill shipped in a strong boxI can make some other pictures on request . I sale as I have no need of this equipment .RegardsOS

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 20, 2023, 08:12:31 pm
content: You could have said "I think what you are asking is too much".

author: super7800
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2023, 08:56:30 pm
content: To be fair it is a specialized instrument, not just a spectrum analyzer. I assume the fact that it's a vibration fft analyzer with accessories makes it valuable to someone.

author: Stray Electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2023, 11:27:59 pm
content: B&K stuff is always expensive. Even more so than Hewlett Packard! And the sensors for instruments like this are also very expensive. As someone else said, this is a very specialized instrument and isn't just for anyone. And the price reflects that. OTOH, almost the only people have a need for something like this are serious professional companies and they only buy NEW so it might take a long time to find a buyer that needs this and is willing to accept a used one and is willing to spend that kind of money (plus the shipping!) Buying a 20 year old instrument that probably has no available repair information, calibration information, parts list, etc etc is ahugegamble IMO. Especially for a serious professional company that may not be able to withstand the down-time if it breaks. That's exactly why most professional companies buy from companies like HP and Tektronix and always have a Maintenance Contract on their equipment. Under those contracts, HP and Tek will provide you with a replacement if necessary until they can repair your item. Most companies like that have a 24 to 48 hour limit to repair an item or to get you a substitute. Big $$$$$$.

author: Overspeed
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2023, 10:31:13 am
content: Quote from: PartialDischarge on January 20, 2023, 05:15:10 pmHelloI try to be fair , B&K list price was and are still incredibly high , this instrument cost was in the 90 equal to the cost of a car .A simple charge amplifier from B&K is over 2000 Euro newThis specialized equipment is still in use in some labs is vibration analysis and that not only just a sound FFT analyser '' made in China '' .So I think 950 Euro is a fair price up to be reasonable regarding the samples you can see on ebay.com and the fact it s a complete units with accessory .https://www.ebay.ca/itm/291608295154=> 1500 USD '' not working '' no accessorieshttps://www.ebay.ca/itm/401419076136=> 1750 USD working with no accessoriesI agree that big companies purchase new equipment because service / maintenance and .... that wonderful !!! except perhaps that a lot of small business don't manage multi millions budgets too and specialized equipment can be used during years as far they deliver the requested level of performances .Regarding the '' purchase new and ... '' here after to personal stories :When my overpriced Lecroy oscilloscope have failed I have call Lecroy ( now Teledyne) for a quote BECAUSE the displayed defect on the screen was not in service manual the very kind answer of Lecroy was : the cost of a repair quote is 1500 Euro .... enjoy to purchase new equipment , so I purchase have one Hantek new for 2000 Euro .When I have try to change my front connector cable on my test lead for my ''not old '' Keithley electrometer , the answer from Keithley was : your equipment is 9 years old , we don't sale any more connectors !!!!Thinking that big brands have respect for their customers BECAUSE you purchase new is a very bad mistake , suppliers just respect the purchasing contract .RegardsOS

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2023, 11:30:11 am
content: QuoteI don't have an oar in this boat, but to save arguments I want to point out that the listed price is not the price people will pay for things - they are what the vendor hopes he might get. Instead, you need to look at the actual sold price.For instance:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234843061890- didn't sell at £600 BIN, no bids at £250https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155096247206- sold at £404

author: Overspeed
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2024, 01:16:36 pm
content: HelloStill available500 Eurowithout shippingRegardsOS