AN8008 US $19, 9999count, 1uV, 0.01uA, 0.01Ohm, 1pF resolution meter

[Fungus]

I'd bid that meter to ~$120; it's a 87V, and it still has current calibration costing ~$80-150 depending on what was actually calibrated.

I like the description:

"2 small cracks in upper right screen. Other than that, near-new condition. No cables or accessories. "

[snoopy]

I'd bid that meter to ~$120; it's a 87V, and it still has current calibration costing ~$80-150 depending on what was actually calibrated.

I like the description:

"2 small cracks in upper right screen. Other than that, near-new condition. No cables or accessories. "

That one looks like it's been through the wringer !!

[retrolefty]

I'd bid that meter to ~$120; it's a 87V, and it still has current calibration costing ~$80-150 depending on what was actually calibrated.

I like the description:

"2 small cracks in upper right screen. Other than that, near-new condition. No cables or accessories. "

That one looks like it's been through the wringer !!

 Nah, It's just that some meters have to make a living. Not like some hobbyist meters
that just sit on the shelf and look pretty.     

[metrologist]

I got mine today after about a month ! Looks like there has been a run on these meters after daves review.

I'm surprised the unit was not damaged in the post because it just came in its pouch and put in a bubble wrap bag along with the accessories In fact there is not a mark on it and it works perfectly 

Did anyone else get there's delivered like this ?

cheers

Mine finally came too; and no, mine did not even have the bubble wrap. Just the typical white Chinese plastic bag. I was expecting a cracked screen, but it all seems fine.

[HKJ]

Nah, It's just that some meters have to make a living. Not like some hobbyist meters
that just sit on the shelf and look pretty.     

Meters do not have to look that way, just because they are used. Some of my DMM's probably has many times the hours on them, compared to that meter, they still look nearly new (They have been used with a computer connections for logging).

[Fungus]

Nah, It's just that some meters have to make a living. Not like some hobbyist meters
that just sit on the shelf and look pretty.     

Sure, I'm just wondering what that seller would describe as "some signs of wear".

[bitseeker]

Seller interpretations of wear is the source of many chuckles and when reading auction listings.

[Octane]

I bought two on ebay from "excellbay" on August 3rd for US $33.54 + US $3.98 shipping.
They were delivered on August 18th. Not too bad. Packaging was non existent as already mentioned several posts before.
Just bubble-wrap around them and in a plastic shipping pouch.

One will be in my electronics lab, the other one goes into the truck.

All in all, I'm pretty happy with them.

Michael

[Mr. Scram]

Mine came in bubble wrap too. No box. It seems to be fine.

[janekm]

BTW it does come from the factory in a protective cardboard box (and mine came double-boxed and with newspaper padding when I ordered from a China-internal seller), but the International sellers will remove that to reduce the shipping cost. Can't really complain I guess, shipping cardboard & air is rather expensive! 

[Mr. Scram]

BTW it does come from the factory in a protective cardboard box (and mine came double-boxed and with newspaper padding when I ordered from a China-internal seller), but the International sellers will remove that to reduce the shipping cost. Can't really complain I guess, shipping cardboard & air is rather expensive! 

The important part is that none so far seem to have suffered from the lack of a box. I really don't mind shipping it like that.

[bitseeker]

It's free physical ruggedness testing prior to receipt.

[metrologist]

That's not nearly as good as the JQS Robustness index rating...

[bitseeker]

Ah, well. You get what you pay for.

[JXL]

I dropped it off my bench once.  It's so light, it floated to the floor like a bird feather.   

[kalel]

I dropped it off my bench once.  It's so light, it floated to the floor like a bird feather.   

Reminds me of DT830. I think it would be difficult to damage it from short falls.
This an860b+ is a bit heavier, and the display scratches easily, so I'd rather not drop it.

[snoopy]

I got mine today after about a month ! Looks like there has been a run on these meters after daves review.

I'm surprised the unit was not damaged in the post because it just came in its pouch and put in a bubble wrap bag along with the accessories In fact there is not a mark on it and it works perfectly 

Did anyone else get there's delivered like this ?

cheers

Mine finally came too; and no, mine did not even have the bubble wrap. Just the typical white Chinese plastic bag. I was expecting a cracked screen, but it all seems fine.

Yesterday I noticed some bits of cracked black plastic in the bubble wrap bag. Trying to work out where they came from it looks like one of the plastic knobs for the cord puller on the protective bag that comes with the meter took a direct hit and disintegrated. It's sheer luck that more of these meters aren't damaged 

[rdl]

Mine came in a plastic bag with one layer of bubble wrap around it, no box. It survived.

Has anybody else used it for any length of time with the auto power off disabled? Mine beeps all the time. It's supposed to beep as a warning when it's about to shut off, but apparently disabling the auto power off doesn't disable those beeps.

[mnementh]

The AN8002  I bought a few months ago when BG had them for $12 & change came in its pouch with one layer of bubble wrap inside one of those gray film mailers. Arrived in perfect condition, then it got a big old scar across the LCD minutes after I opened it up when I turned around and knocked it off the bench while tossing the screen protector in the trash due to some annoying bubbles I couldn't get rid of.  No, the irony of this event is not lost on me. 

I expect similar shipping care will be applied to my AN8008.   


mnem
i have too many bolts, not enough volts.

[mnementh]

I'd bid that meter to ~$120; it's a 87V, and it still has current calibration costing ~$80-150 depending on what was actually calibrated. Yes, that calibration expires soon, but 98% of the Flukes in service have NEVER been calibrated, and we still trust them (in general). That screen costs ~$9, last I checked.

I wonder whose truck that meter "fell" off of... so conveniently WITHOUT the bag of leads.

Cheers,


mnem
I am not my pants. No, I am not your pants either.

You'd have to be a special kind of stupid if you were to sell stolen goods that have so many identifying properties. The previous owner should recognize the marker text and the screen protector at first glance.

Then again, people selling stolen goods aren't quite known for their ability to make good choices.

You know, I just realized... and maybe I picked up on it subconsciously when I first thought it was stolen... but if you look carefully, you can see that the writing on the bottom of the meter has been altered.

The original writing is a bit faded... something like " VALVE PROTO " I think. Looks like our fleaBay pirate won his little game of Russian Roulette; it sold for $128. 

[EDIT]



Sonuvacrap... I think I know where it came from. The VALVE PROTOTYPING department of Goulds Pumps; they have a manufacturing complex in Seneca Falls, about 15 minutes east of Geneva, NY.

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mnem
We sell only fleas of the highest quality.

[Mr. Scram]

You know, I just realized... and maybe I picked up on it subconsciously when I first thought it was stolen... but if you look carefully, you can see that the writing on the bottom of the meter has been altered.

The original writing is a bit faded... something like " VALVE PROTO " I think. Looks like our fleaBay pirate won his little game of Russian Roulette; it sold for $128. 


mnem
We sell only fleas of the highest quality.

Good catch. Looks like you may very well be right. The thief of fence must still be liking roulette, to post a picture of stolen goods that easily identifiable online. Even if he has taken some half assed precautions, putting photo evidence online forever and anyone to see is, let's say, daring. It's certainly not going to convince anyone if they catch on. Law enforcement loves being handed photo evidence.

Looking at the state of it, the owner at least got some good use out of it. A quick Google search doesn't turn up anyone obviously named or related to "VALVE PROTO".

[rdl]

The screen protector on my 8008 had a few bubbles. I was able to squeeze most of them out, so I left it on.

I've had it running non-stop for 5 days now measuring the voltage of a battery with the auto power off disabled. That seems like pretty good battery life. The never ending beeping is annoying though. I may have to open it up and fix that.

[mnementh]

You know, I just realized... and maybe I picked up on it subconsciously when I first thought it was stolen... but if you look carefully, you can see that the writing on the bottom of the meter has been altered.

The original writing is a bit faded... something like " VALVE PROTO " I think. Looks like our fleaBay pirate won his little game of Russian Roulette; it sold for $128. 


mnem
We sell only fleas of the highest quality.

Good catch. Looks like you may very well be right. The thief of fence must still be liking roulette, to post a picture of stolen goods that easily identifiable online. Even if he has taken some half assed precautions, putting photo evidence online forever and anyone to see is, let's say, daring. It's certainly not going to convince anyone if they catch on. Law enforcement loves being handed photo evidence.

Looking at the state of it, the owner at least got some good use out of it. A quick Google search doesn't turn up anyone obviously named or related to "VALVE PROTO".

Yeah, I think I know where it came from; the VALVE PROTOTYPING department of Goulds Pumps. They have a manufacturing complex in Seneca Falls, about 15 minutes East of Geneva, NY.

I went back and edited my earlier post when I realized, but by then the topic had rolled over to a new page.

I sent them an eMail through their web portal pointing to the listing but I doubt I'll hear back from them.


mnem
meh.

[Mr. Scram]

Yeah, I think I know where it came from; the VALVE PROTOTYPING department of Goulds Pumps. They have a manufacturing complex in Seneca Falls, about 15 minutes East of Geneva, NY.

I went back and edited my earlier post when I realized, but by then the topic had rolled over to a new page.

I sent them an eMail through their web portal pointing to the listing but I doubt I'll hear back from them.


mnem
meh.

Good job. Even though it might be cheaper for the company the have insurance deal with the cost or simply treat is at a write off, it will help to community to put the pressure on theft.

Mind you, there's still a chance that the thing was legally acquired somehow. Maybe buying new was the better option, so this got thrown out or sold. The altered markings don't quite fit that story, but I've seen stranger things happening.

[Fungus]

Mind you, there's still a chance that the thing was legally acquired somehow. Maybe buying new was the better option, so this got thrown out or sold. The altered markings don't quite fit that story, but I've seen stranger things happening.

It's quite possible that somebody at the company altered that label.

The alteration seems quite sophisticated for the average thief IMHO. Normally they'd rub it off, cover it up, or simply not show it in the photos. Playing clever word games? Not so much.