Hakko FX-888D @ 220v ; where to buy?

[trisonic]

hi

i have decided to buy a good solder station, i have chosed to buy an hakko fx888d.
but i need a 220v version... its a little more hard do find it.
where i can find it at a good price?

the 110v costs 91$ on amazon.com
i have found one at 164$ on ebay.com (www.ebay.com/itm/190751857830)... its from china and i dont know if its fake or genuine.

thanks

ps
why the 220v will cost so much!?

[ddavidebor]

If it is in china is a fake.

Where are you?

[trisonic]

If it is in china is a fake.

Where are you?

italy

[mcinque]

Batter fly italy, hakko authorized shop.
I've bought my desoldering gun from them.

[trisonic]

Batter fly italy, hakko authorized shop.

its cost 164.70€!  (135+29.70)

i prefer to buy a 110v from amazon (91$ -> ~65.9€) then change the transformer...

really, it cost too much... which kind of transformer should i buy?

[mikgntl-2013]

Batter fly italy, hakko authorized shop.
I've bought my desoldering gun from them.

Hakko prices here in Italy are nothing but ridiculous!
Some time ago I asked them to quote me for a Hakko FX-951 and few tips. Check what I got:

Buonasera sig. xxx,
come da sua gentile richiesta le indico anche il prezzo della stazione Hakko FX-951:
-FX-951 HAKKO FX-951 230V W/3WIRED CORD & EUROPEANPLUG SOLDERING STATION € 328,00 + IVA 21%
Cordiali saluti.
-----------------------
xxx@batterfly.com

Unbelievable... More than a JBC station. 
And batterfly is not even the worst. Look at this wonderful offer from itronik.it

FX888-16BK
Stazione FX 888 Colore Nero c/stilo FX8801, supporto stilo con spugna e gomma per pulizia punte. NO PUNTA €141,00
T18-D08 Punta saldante modello T18-D08 €38,00
T18-D12 Punta saldante modello T18-D12 €38,00
T18-D16 Punta saldante modello T18-D16 €38,00
...
Il materiale è disponibile nel nostro stock

Now tell me. Can you really pass?

[trisonic]

Now tell me. Can you really pass?

38€ for a tip? really??

i repeat... i prefer to buy a 110v version and mod it.
it will cost the half price for a 220v in italy.....

[mikgntl-2013]

The problem with Amazon is that they won't ship that station to Italy.

[trisonic]

The problem with Amazon is that they won't ship that station to Italy.

i see... any other site with this price?

[mikgntl-2013]

I think this one is your best option: http://www.ebay.it/itm/171125950028
The kit comes with 4 cartridges and shipping to Italy costs only 30USD, but you have to pay 35USD of import duties.
So the total will be around 170USD (125 EUR).
There is also a listing for just the station sitting at 91USD, but I suggest you to go with the first kit, unless you are willing to pay 38EUR to itronik for each tip!

P.S. Try to talk with the seller. Maybe he can give you one or two more tips.

[trisonic]

There is also a listing for just the station sitting at 91USD,

91+shipping+taxes...

uff...

[mikgntl-2013]

I know. 35USD of import duties is a bit annoying, but trust me, you won't find anything better unless someone is disposed to declare it as a low value item, but that's a completely different story...
Furthermore, 30USD for Priority Mail is unusually low. No one will ship from USA for less.

I've just found this listing on ebay.com: 181249700000
It says to ship only to USA, but I've dealt in the past with this guy and he was very helpful.
Maybe he can help you.

[trisonic]

No one will ship from USA for less.

I cant believe there isn't a seller with a "good price" in the whole europe...

european eeevblog users,  i need you

[mcinque]

Hakko prices here in Italy are nothing but ridiculous!
Now tell me. Can you really pass?

Well, you're probably right. The matter is that Hakko is who decides the prices. I don't know why their prices are so ridiculous here, the 808 desoldering gun is sold in the US at 129 € but here you must pay it 278 €, its more than twice the price.

[Molybdo42]

Hi,

I did a mod to turn my Hakko to 230v https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/hakko-230v-conversion/. I ended up paying 132€ for the whole station and components (3D printed parts not included), quite close to what you will pay for a genuine 220V (in France I couldn't find below 188€), so it's up to you to see whether or not this is acceptable.

[Bored@Work]

european eeevblog users,  i need you

Forget about the Hakko.

Apparently Hakko does not really want to sell 220V (240V) versions in Europe or they think they can rip us off for the privilege of having to beg them to sell us one.

So say "fuck you Hakko" and look for alternatives. Because, you know, the thing is they aren't really that special. It is just because Dave did like Hakko in a video that the eevblog cheerleaders have decided to make a big fuss about them.

[Molybdo42]

Forget about the Hakko.

Apparently Hakko does not really want to sell 220V (240V) versions in Europe or they think they can rip us off for the privilege of having to beg them to sell us one.

So say "fuck you Hakko" and look for alternatives. Because, you know, the thing is they aren't really that special. It is just because Dave did like Hakko in a video that the eevblog cheerleaders have decided to make a big fuss about them.

I wouldn't fully agree on that, because what makes Hakko soldering stations great are : fast temperature recovery, long life, temperature stability and tip shape selection. Now if you really want some cheap options, you can always try some Hakko clones or some soldering stations from Aoyue, Atten... Some of those are said to be compatible with genuine Hakko heating elements and tips. Because the electronics driving the soldering iron aren't that complex (but some iron's temp might overshot a little bit), it's the iron's heating element, build quality and tip selection that makes all the difference.

You can find some info here and here

[Isamun]

Not cheap, but good service!

http://www.emagenturer.no/?PageID=173&ItemID=14932

Norwegian Hakko Distributor. I dont know if they will ship abroad, but if the price isn'd scaring you away, you could drop them an email!

Edit: They can also supply you with a 220V transformer (original) should you find that more cost effective!

[Bored@Work]

I wouldn't fully agree on that, because what makes Hakko soldering stations great are

So the majority of eevblog readers would use the great Hakkos - at least according to the fanboys?

Lets have a look at this thread https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/show-us-your-soldering-set-up!-%28and-a-poll%29/ Nop, the majority there uses Weller. Weller. Of all brands Weller. One of the most thrashed soldering brands here on eevblog. So welcome to reality. There is life outside of Hakko, and if the Hakko fuckers don't want to sell you their stuff for a reasonable price in Europe you can just move on.

[ddavidebor]

Hakko prices here in Italy are nothing but ridiculous!
Now tell me. Can you really pass?

Well, you're probably right. The matter is that Hakko is who decides the prices. I don't know why their prices are so ridiculous here, the 808 desoldering gun is sold in the US at 129 € but here you must pay it 278 €, its more than twice the price.

Itronik sell a fx888 around 120€+iva


Dunno if they will ship around, you can call, they're in padova.

[trisonic]

There is life outside of Hakko, and if the Hakko fuckers don't want to sell you their stuff for a reasonable price in Europe you can just move on.

good say!
i will buy another soldering station...

[amyk]

Get a clone and a genuine heater+tip, best of both worlds...

[Molybdo42]

So the majority of eevblog readers would use the great Hakkos - at least according to the fanboys?

Lets have a look at this thread https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/show-us-your-soldering-set-up!-%28and-a-poll%29/ Nop, the majority there uses Weller. Weller. Of all brands Weller. One of the most thrashed soldering brands here on eevblog. So welcome to reality. There is life outside of Hakko, and if the Hakko fuckers don't want to sell you their stuff for a reasonable price in Europe you can just move on.

I reject your reality and substitute my own (I know that there is life outside of Hakko) :
- Radiospares DS50 104€ but only 5 types of tips
- Hakko FX888 + transfo swap 132€, 31 different tip size and shape
- ANTEX 660TC 150€, 9 different tip size and shape
- Weller whs40 150€ 49 different tip size and shape ?
- OK international PS900 233€
- Weller wtcp 51 213 € fixed temperature
- Ersa RDS80 198 €

Now call me a fanboy if you want, but unfortunately for us, in Europe Hakko has the cheapest soldering station with good tip selection. Of course if you have other choices you can list them, it's always interesting to have options. A cheap Chinese 50€ station, compatible with genuine Hakko tips can be the best option.

[ddavidebor]

Yep the two good choices are hakko and weller for the medium hobbyst.

But, personally, i hate weller. They're stupid soldering station are BORING and SLOW as hell.

And also, I hate the fact that they're doing SHITNOVATION (shit-innovation), with their stupid usb and touch-screen and user profiles.... "all for just 1k€".

With the same money of a crap weller you can buy an hakko, and with a medium weller station you can pay the jbc, wich is pornografic.

[trisonic]

With the same money of a crap weller you can buy an hakko

whereeee??? ahhahahahaa