Looking to purchase Brymen BM-319 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: original_chisel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 04:23:44 pm
content: Hi!I'd like to purchase a BM-319.Any reputable dealers on the forum who stock and can ship this meter?.Be delighted to hear from you.Kind Regards,original_ chisel.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 04:41:36 pm
content: http://www.tme.eu/cz/details/bm319/automobilove-multimetry/brymen/bm319s/

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 07:02:08 pm
content: Why don't you go for the Brymen BM869s?

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 10:37:17 pm
content: Because BM-319 is an automotive multimeter.

author: original_chisel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 11:02:23 am
content: Appreciate the link.Really hope I don't have to go through Poland for this unit.Then again, it appears my only other option would be a Fluke - which really isn't an option at this stage. Even used, the eventual costs to me would be roughly what one would pay for a good used car in the USA. Sure, quality goods will fetch a certain price but toss in unfavorable foreign exchange rates, unbelievable secured-postage costs, customs and import imposts and the like.....you get the idea.Thought I'd done some good scouting here and on the 'net in general but I must be missing something. How come with so many apparently good DMM manufacturers there aren't more offerings in dedicated automotive meters?Is it a question of low demand, or other?

author: dadler
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 31, 2015, 05:43:43 am
content: Quote from: original_chisel on May 30, 2015, 11:02:23 amTME is an excellent source for Brymen meters. I have purchased 3 different Brymen meters from TME.eu, each arrived in California from Poland in ~48 hours (DHL shipping).

author: SkyMaster
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2015, 03:01:35 pm
content: I bought a BM-319 from TME, 15 months ago.Shipping to Canada was $25 US. Then the carrier charged me Federal and Provincial sale taxes + Processing fee + COD fee which amounted to $30 US ($36 CDN).I like the BM-319; I would buy it again.Quote from: original_chisel on May 30, 2015, 11:02:23 amYou did not say where you are, but Snap-On has seven (7) different Automotive DMM in their catalog.There are also Innova branded automotive DMM, but they seem to be cheaply made.

author: original_chisel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 01, 2015, 08:28:26 pm
content: Thanks for the responses.I have no doubt about TME as a quality source. It's not about them or Poland but a local matter related to foreign exchange* and what has to be done even for small things. Bottom line - there isn't much of it* so the fellows guard it zealously.Most likely I'll have a vacationing friend order one while States-side and (literally) take it form there.And, Skymaster, with shipping and transaction fees totaling Just US $55.00 - you are a Blessed man.Regards.

author: meastman
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 18, 2015, 04:30:03 pm
content: dadlerI was also thinking of purchasing a Brymen meter from TME. Can I ask, how much did shipping/duty/customs/etc. run for your meter purchases?Thanks,