GOS-6112 worth $120?

[Greyersting]

I am looking for a good first oscilloscope.  Is the GOS-6112 worth $120?

[BMack]

I am looking for a good first oscilloscope.  Is the GOS-6112 worth $120?

I'd say no, I'd sell you one for $100 and be quiet happy. It's not a bad scope, a bit complex for a first scope. Though, with it not having an "auto" button, it forces you to learn how to use a scope properly. I think you can find better for not much more if you take your time and search search search.

[Greyersting]

I am looking for a good first oscilloscope.  Is the GOS-6112 worth $120?

I'd say no, I'd sell you one for $100 and be quiet happy. It's not a bad scope, a bit complex for a first scope. Though, with it not having an "auto" button, it forces you to learn how to use a scope properly. I think you can find better for not much more if you take your time and search search search.

Ugh that's bad news. I've been searching for an oscilloscope for a while now and my limited budget has really left me, well, limited. I'll keep looking, thank you very much.

[Electro Detective]

If it WORKS properly and forces you to learn ALL it's functions, I'd say it's a no brainer WINNER at $120   

I wish I could have had a deal like that back in the day 

[buck converter]

www.ebay.com/itm/192199119408

It is a classic Tek Scope, one of the best. Definetly should place a bid.

[Electro Detective]

www.ebay.com/itm/192199119408

It is a classic Tek Scope, one of the best. Definetly should place a bid.

NO !!!   

Sellers description:
"Tektronix 465 2 channel Analog Oscilloscope.  Powers on, needs testing and calibration. Probe in photo is not included" >       

[buck converter]

www.ebay.com/itm/192199119408

It is a classic Tek Scope, one of the best. Definetly should place a bid.

NO !!!   

Sellers description:
"Tektronix 465 2 channel Analog Oscilloscope.  Powers on, needs testing and calibration. Probe in photo is not included" >       

fine then don't like 456? how about 466! with storage
ebay.com/itm/302327077102
it has probes, it works and only 2 days left. A real bargain.

[P90]

www.ebay.com/itm/192199119408

It is a classic Tek Scope, one of the best. Definetly should place a bid.

NO !!!   

Sellers description:
"Tektronix 465 2 channel Analog Oscilloscope.  Powers on, needs testing and calibration. Probe in photo is not included" >       

fine then don't like 456? how about 466! with storage
ebay.com/itm/302327077102
it has probes, it works and only 2 days left. A real bargain.

picture number six, looks like out was dragged behind a truck...
lol

[Electro Detective]

More likely he feels shafted after lugging a POS 'first' scope home, that gave no love 

[rdl]

There are quite a few of those GOS-6112 scopes on ebay right now. It does almost seem like too much for a first scope, but there are some tempting deals. The most risky part might be whether it gets packed adequately or not.

[Electro Detective]

There are quite a few of those GOS-6112 scopes on ebay right now. It does almost seem like too much for a first scope, but there are some tempting deals. The most risky part might be whether it gets packed adequately or not.

The cheaper the scope, the cheaper the packing in most cases, even though transit costs the same.

Pick it up yourself, or risk a scorched pocket 

[buck converter]

My first scope had a shipping charge of $2. On there was $60 of stamps. I only paid 80 bucks for the whole thing. Packaged beautifully?.

[GreyWoolfe]

I got my GOS-6112 for $90 shipped and am very happy with it.  Mine came wrapped in a crap load of bubble wrap and looks hardly used.  There was even extra cardboard stuffed in the box on the side where the knobs were.  Personally, I don't think it's a bad deal for $120.  If you get it and want the manual, PM me, I have a scanned file from an original manual. 

There is one on eBay right now with a starting bid of $80 with no bids and 10 hours left.  I don't know where you are located but it's in Jacksonville, FL and only $24 shipping to my zip in central FL.  You might want to check it out and see what shipping is to you.  Seller also offers 14 day return.  Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xgw+instek+gos-6112.TRS0&_nkw=gw+instek+gos-6112&_sacat=0

[rdl]

Not as many features and only 20Mhz, but "new in the box" which means it's probably in mint condition and has a good chance of surviving the shipping due to the factory packaging. More expensive though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/gos-622g-GW-instek-20MHz-Analog-Oscilliscope-NEW-IN-THE-BOX-/391798011283

[Electro Detective]

Not as many features and only 20Mhz, but "new in the box" which means it's probably in mint condition and has a good chance of surviving the shipping due to the factory packaging. More expensive though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/gos-622g-GW-instek-20MHz-Analog-Oscilliscope-NEW-IN-THE-BOX-/391798011283

Perfect first scope, 
new in box, 
WORKS, 
WYSIWYG knobbery 
with bonus 'auto' 20mhz band limiter 

[P90]

Not as many features and only 20Mhz, but "new in the box" which means it's probably in mint condition and has a good chance of surviving the shipping due to the factory packaging. More expensive though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/gos-622g-GW-instek-20MHz-Analog-Oscilliscope-NEW-IN-THE-BOX-/391798011283

Perfect first scope, 
new in box, 
WORKS, 
WYSIWYG knobbery 
with bonus 'auto' 20mhz band limiter 

the internet called... they're running out of smilies... LOL

[james_s]

www.ebay.com/itm/192199119408

It is a classic Tek Scope, one of the best. Definetly should place a bid.

NO !!!   

Sellers description:
"Tektronix 465 2 channel Analog Oscilloscope.  Powers on, needs testing and calibration. Probe in photo is not included" >       

That often just means they don't know how to use it fully, looks like it's working ok. The calibration is expired but so what? The cal sticker expired 20 years ago on my 465B and it's still plenty accurate. I've bought several as-is scopes that turned out to work just fine. It's pretty easy to find a 100MHz scope, either analog or digital for ~$100.

[P90]

analog scopes under $100 are plentiful... digital in that price range requires a bit of patience and looking...

[james_s]

I've bought 3 or 4 TDS340 and 340A scopes for $100 or less, one needed a diode replaced in the power supply, one had lost the calibration constants due to a dead battery in the DS1644, the other worked perfectly. All needed a good cleaning but there was nothing seriously wrong with them and they weren't hard to find. I've seen a number of others I could have grabbed but I have all the scopes I need and everyone I know who wanted a scope has one now.

[P90]

I've bought 3 or 4 TDS340 and 340A scopes for $100 or less, one needed a diode replaced in the power supply, one had lost the calibration constants due to a dead battery in the DS1644, the other worked perfectly. All needed a good cleaning but there was nothing seriously wrong with them and they weren't hard to find. I've seen a number of others I could have grabbed but I have all the scopes I need and everyone I know who wanted a scope has one now.

you are lucky. all i've seen are "for parts" TDS dso's on ebayy, and people always bid them up too high... 

[rustybronco]

You can buy a TDS340A/360 for about a hundred bucks plus shipping off of eBay.
They are listed as for parts but chances are they are a working scope needing little if anything
Done.

Here is one such scope.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/272692782524
And another.  http://m.ebay.com/itm/Tektronix-TDS-340A-/282485153589?hash=item41c56d5f35%3Ag%3A84IAAOSwuspY9r01&_trkparms=pageci%253A58de1b36-4515-11e7-b30a-74dbd18014fb%257Cparentrq%253A588ead6a15c0aa162a03c784fffce956%257Ciid%253A1

[Electro Detective]

All of you are luckier in your part of earth, 

most scopes here are overpriced and or rooted

and there can't be so many sellers flogging test gear that can't fire up a scope 'to test', that's straight up BS

i.e. they are stuffed crap bought at auctions and or scopes never fixed and doing the rounds being resold.

also bought by dumbass cheapskate newbs that resell them or give up on playing wannabee tech or EE career boy,
and then these phools buy a DSO nano and contemplate self harm trying to get a working trace

This is why I emphasize to pay a seller for a guaranteed WORKING scope and pick it up yourself.

When I want to move a working scope to finance food or extreme entertainment, my ad reads ANY TEST WELCOME

[rustybronco]

There are quite a few sellers on ebay who do nothing but equipment disposal for companies.
Just look for the ones selling different versions of the same brand all at once. One of the
Scopes I linked, the seller had listed a  TDS340A,  a TDS360, a TDS380 and a TDS420A
All at the same time. That doesn't sound like a want to be EE in the making to me.

Look and think ...

[Electro Detective]

[BMack]

Some of you are seriously making me think I should list my GOS-6112 on here for $100. I guess I may be spoiled with my four scopes, I don't even use the GW, it looks brand new.