US - Fluke 27/fm for $25 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2017, 04:46:57 pm
content: I have no connection to this seller other than buying a couple of meters from him. Both worked fine.$25 with free shippinghttp://www.ebay.com/itm/292006401195?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITHard to find a better deal than that.

author: FlyingHacker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2017, 05:55:17 pm
content: Interesting. It does make one a little concerned when it says untested, but has a banana to right angle BNC adapter in the photo. It seems like the seller likely has the equipment to test them.The Fluke 27 is a nice meter. Continuity test could be a little faster, as could the auto ranging. I do use mine regularly though. Could use a backlight. Amazing battery life.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2017, 07:34:37 pm
content: Quote from: FlyingHacker on January 22, 2017, 05:55:17 pmI have no connection with seller, but seller has 643 other items listed and probably can't justify the time required to test every function in the Fluke 27 service manual to verify it is fully working to get a higher price?

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2017, 08:22:56 pm
content: I have been in contact with other people who have bought 27/FMs from him. Most worked fine although there have been one or two DOA. They used to be listed at $15 and those went very fast; he's raised his price for this batch.They do not come with leads and most seem to come without batteries.Still, not a bad gamble. You can spend more with less return on a lotto ticket. Still, I wouldn't buy one if you can't afford to lose $25.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2017, 12:39:54 am
content: Quote from: FlyingHacker on January 22, 2017, 05:55:17 pmPart of it says untested. However, immediately thereafter it also says, "(Unless Otherwise Specified)". In other words, it's boilerplate text for their listings.In the description, it specifies that the item is "POWER TESTED", "Tested At 50VDC 100OHMS And 60Hz 120VAC", and "PICTURED IS A SAMPLE UNIT, ANY UNIT WILL BE IN IDENTICAL OR BETTER CONDITION". So, if it doesn't at least live up to that, the eBay money back guarantee will cover your return, regardless what the seller's return policy is.(All-caps is the seller's emphasis and not my shouting.)The seller's rating isn't very good, so I've never purchased from them. However, this listing seems to be an OK gamble. It looks like they sold a boatload at $15. That would've been a nice score.

author: ModemHead
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2017, 02:14:58 am
content: I've purchased from that seller 3 times with no problems. All items were shipped pretty fast by FedEx and packed well.Two of the purchases were "parts or repair" listings for non-working DMMs, and the descriptions were accurate.The remaining one was when they listed yellow/gray mil-surplus 27s for $15. The description said "Tested At 50VDC 100OHMS And 60Hz 120VAC" and also "OUR ITEMS ARE UNWARRANTED AND SOLD AS IS". It turned out to be 100% functional and was in excellent cosmetic condition. For $15 shipped, I guess it wasn't too much of a gamble.