Hi to everyone!
I apologize in advance for a new thread similar to Others, i can delete it if necessary
I introduce myself: I'm Roberto and i'm from Italy. I'm a student and a fan of technology, looking for a good soldering station for 2/3 months to use for hobby that should last many years.
I would take it used and budget max 200€.
I've read about:
jbc
metcal/oki/thermaltronics
weller
ersa
pace
hakko...
Jbc seems to be the best, but they cost about 250€ on ebay --> i can find a like new jbc cd 2bb for 220€ shipped, but it's too expensive
Hakko are expensive in Europe, but i can find a fx888 for 130€ new.
Ersa analog 60 costs 140 shipped and seems to be better than rds80. The minimum price for ersa 2000a is 150€.
About weller i can find only the older models, in general are expensive.
Pace is hard to find there (interesting the many tools avaible with mbt series)
About metcal i found a mx500 with handpiece and desoldering gun for 170€ shipped, but was used for industrial purpose (...and i'm worried about usury)
What is the best soldering station (also used but that i can find in good condition) for this budget?
Thank you and sorry for my bad english
Roberto