What's this worth? Rigol DS1054 - Never used - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: confusion
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2024, 10:26:11 am
content: Rigol DS1054Bought it ages ago, been sitting in bubble wrap in my garage ever since. Never used or plugged in.What's it worth?Inner west of Sydney, Australia.Thank you.

author: confusion
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2024, 11:12:24 am
content: Pictures:

author: EggertEnjoyer123
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2024, 09:41:40 pm
content: Given that the DHO804 is about $400-500, I think something like $250 would probably be fair.

author: EvgenyG
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2024, 03:28:46 am
content: I'd say 350-400 Aussie bucks if you want to sell quickly, 450-500 if you don't mind waiting.

author: confusion
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2024, 04:33:53 am
content: Quote from: EvgenyG on June 06, 2024, 03:28:46 amYeah I had a look around and can't find them for less than 700AUDSo considering this one hasn't been used I guess 450-500AUD is on the mark of what I can reasonably ask.Thanks

author: mianos
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2024, 05:41:58 am
content: The main issue is we just got a round of substantially updated entry level scopes from Siglent and Rigol in the last year.If you sold that 9 year old model this time last year you would probably get a lot more for it.Even though you can still find them new, considering the, for example, DHO 8000 series scopes are similarly priced, it would be pretty silly not going with the new ones. They are a lot better in man ways.That said, yours is a good scope, just not worth the retail price. 4 channels is handy.

author: Old Printer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2024, 11:00:38 am
content: You also need to consider the lack of warranty that a new scope has.

author: confusion
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timestamp: June 06, 2024, 01:02:59 pm
content: Quote from: Old Printer on June 06, 2024, 11:00:38 amWhat, as opposed to my one? haha, I got what you mean though

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2024, 01:05:22 pm
content: They now include the software options factory enabled, as well as the warranty and factory calibration which is basically insurance. As they are about $600 AUD new (on special) and similar imported, $500 AUD seems a bit high. I'd pay about $400 max if I really needed one about $300 to get my money back on it. To beginners though $500 might seem a bargain as they aren't aware the model is becoming outdated or understand that Chinese scopes don't necessarily age that well.Before I buy a scope I'd want to know it's ownership history, see it's uptime, firmware, options enabled, pass self test and self cal, runs all channels on a test signal as well as ensuring all the controls work. This sounds a lot of work, but with a malfunction or power supply fault it's max $100-$150 AUD in parts (and that's depending if you need something off it).So if you want top dollar to get all buyers interested those are some tips on what you can do to add a little confidence. As you have only been on the forums 6 days and posted a dozen or so times, if you intend to sell it over the forums with virtually no information, it rings some alarm bells.

author: confusion
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2024, 07:59:15 am
content: Quote from: Shock on June 06, 2024, 01:05:22 pmYeah that's fair.Appreciate the advice. If it doesn't move on eBay or here I'll probably follow your advice.Cheers