(US-only) Fry's Electronics offloading old Keysight inventory - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2017, 03:56:42 pm
content: At certain locations, Fry's Electronics is offloading some Keysight goodies (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, accessories) for quite low prices. Only local pickup, though, and the state of them is mostly unknown. For example, I saw a U1232A (display unit, no accessories) for US$37.00 and a DSOX2072 (also display unit) for US$670.00.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2017, 08:47:38 pm
content: Thanks for the heads up. I may stop by one and see if there's anything.

author: LaurentR
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2017, 11:27:43 pm
content: The sales prices are online. However, it's physical pick-up only.A few 1k and 2k series scopes, several DMMs and the LCR meter. All 30-50% off.http://frys.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&cat=&query_string=keysight&nearbyStoreName=falseEverything Keysight is "While Supplies Last", so I guess they are stopping Keysight sales (not that they have ever been an authorized Keysight seller, but...)

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2017, 11:33:44 pm
content: Yeah, much of it is gone already. The DSOX2024A went fast since they were selling for only a bit more than the 2014A.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 12:20:12 am
content: Not CA-only: CA, WA, OR, NV, AZ, TX, IN, IL, and GA

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 12:36:17 am
content: Yeah, I know what you mean. I would've liked to have gotten a DSOX2024A.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 03:28:32 am
content: If you click the ad, then you can cycle through locations. The 2024 is still available in Irvine and Fountain Valley now.

author: ruairi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 03:56:10 pm
content: I tracked the prices on these over the last 3 weeks. Interestingly the prices were much lower on everything at one point, the DSOX2024 for example was down to $860. I bought a U1213A clamp meter for $185. It had fallen several times and I was caught in a toss up between the Keysight and the new R&S.A few points to notes.- Some of the stock is older, the DSOX2024A in Fountain Valley for example is from 2012 and Keysight will not offer a warranty (I checked)- Burbank is showing a DSOX1024A in stock but it is a floor model, missing knobs, many shafts bent, damaged BNC, no accessories etc.I ended up going for the R&S but I'll still snag a U1253 for the toolbox in the next few days.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 07:06:25 pm
content: Thanks for sharing ruairi. Very interesting pricing history.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 07:15:39 pm
content: As ruairi said, there was a dip last Saturday for several products... I was following the prices of the U1253B and U1272A and saw they reach their lowest at $200 and $177 respectively. Others were following suit, but I didn't track them.By Monday the prices reached the levels they currently are.

author: ruairi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 07:34:17 pm
content: I was having fun with it all and ready to snag the 2024 but Fountain Valley in an hour from my house and I'd had a crazy few weeks of work. I didn't anticipate the prices going back up as everything is on clearance.I actually have a lingering feeling that my reaching out to Keysight about warranty concerns was what triggered the price correction. I'm sure that cleaning out stock at 33% of retail price is frowned upon.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 07:49:52 pm
content: It could also be that they saw the prices didn't need to stay so low once the sale got going and moved them upward as supply decreased amongst continuing demand.

author: MatteoX
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 10:21:00 pm
content: I managed to get U1253B floor sample for $137. It does not have back foot, NiCD battery, charger and probes. Otherwise is in a good condition. I am not that big fan of OLEDs. Actually I wanted U1252B but they didn't have any (or I was too late). The price, I think, is not too bad so I may end up keeping it. I haven't decided yet.I have also seen that they also have U1273 flor sample for $120 (also no accessories).

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 11:01:07 pm
content: You can still get the U1252B (non-OLED), new old stock (most units seem to be from 2012-2013) in the retail box with accessories, on eBay for $200. Look for the listing at $225 with Make Offer button and offer $200. Many forum members have bought them, myself included.

author: MatteoX
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2017, 11:31:27 pm
content: Quote from: bitseeker on April 01, 2017, 11:01:07 pmI know. I actually already bought one from that guy.I don't really need another multimeter but at this price I couldn't resistI played a little bit with U1253B and even though it has very short battery lifetime, the display has certain appeal. In the end I might end up keeping it. Maybe I should join TEA?!

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2017, 01:40:25 am
content: Quote from: MatteoX on April 01, 2017, 11:31:27 pmAs I was reading your post, my first thought was that it sounds like you already have TEA!

author: electrolust
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 08:09:08 am
content: Quote from: ruairi on April 01, 2017, 07:34:17 pmI just bought an LCR meter under the deal and it has a 2012 cal cert. So I suppose it's out of warranty, although that doesn't concern me. For a scope it would be a concern. Very surprised that warranty is an issue at all, surely Fry's is an authorized reseller and warranty should be honored from date of sale. Were you clear with Keysight that this was a purchase from an authorized reseller?QuoteI doubt it, the wheels of big business (and both Fry's and Keysight are) don't move that quickly. And anyway what does Fry's care, the worst Keysight can do is cancel their agreement.More likely it's a normal strategy of variable pricing.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 02:30:31 pm
content: I just realized the stuff I got from them is Agilent branded. The U1233A even had leaky batteries on the original package, and the U1272A has GP batteries that expired in 2015 but are still working fine.These things overstayed their shelves for quite some time...

author: ruairi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 03:35:16 pm
content: Quote from: electrolust on April 04, 2017, 08:09:08 amYes, I was specific and it took several days to get a response."There is no warranty currently on the scope. If and when you buy the scope, you can contact us to set up a support agreement. Let me know if you have additional questions. "I don't really understand how there could be no warranty, but that was their reply. Bought a R&S anyhow.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 04:38:57 pm
content: Quote from: ruairi on April 04, 2017, 03:35:16 pmQuite interesting; I wonder if that could have been a reason for them to offload their products. In the Plano and Dallas stores I started seeing products from Rigol, Siglent and Korad in place of the Flukes, Keysights and Extechs.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 05:05:34 pm
content: Yeah, the cheaper products will sell. I saw the DS1054Z on sale there for less than Tequipment + the EEVBlog discount.

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 05:18:55 pm
content: Agilent/Keysight warranties begin when the product is manufactured. They add an extra 3-6 months to try to compensate for shipping time etc. So really old stock will have an expired warranty.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 06:30:24 pm
content: Quote from: TheSteve on April 04, 2017, 05:18:55 pmInteresting. EU being way more stringent than its counterparts throughout the Americas, I wonder how far this clause goes.Someone told me that in the US sales of goods carry at least a 90-day warranty, but I really can't find a source.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2017, 06:38:59 pm
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on April 04, 2017, 06:30:24 pmThere might be some detail in the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT, but I do not recall a minimum warranty duration.

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2017, 05:24:45 am
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on April 04, 2017, 06:30:24 pmHere the warranty is provided by the seller, anything from the manufacturer is an added benefit.Warranty is (in Ireland) for consumers: 'Item must be of merchantable quality and last for a reasonable length of time'.For electronics this is at least a year, from the time of sale. This is the min a shop will offer. For expensive items (TVs etc), this is extended to 3+ years. The seller may say otherwise, but lodging a claim in the small claims court will prove otherwise. As items gets older court may pro rata repair/replacement costs. In most cases a cause will be settled without having to appear in court and claims can be lodged on line for about €25