EEVblog #498 - How to get a $50 Oscilloscope on Ebay

[Prime73]

seems the same in Canada. The only option I see is to buy in US and pay $150 in delivery and duties on $50 scope...

[SeanB]

Not even available here in South Africa.

[EEVblog]

seems the same in Canada. The only option I see is to buy in US and pay $150 in delivery and duties on $50 scope...

Then wait, that's what ebay email alerts are for.
But I see one:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HAMEG-HM203-4-2-CHANNEL-OSCILLOSCOPE-20-MHz-/331153019577?pt=BI_Oscilloscopes&hash=item4d1a4212b9
Make that two:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Leader-LBO-522-20MHz-Oscilloscope-Excellent-condition-/271424662803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_210&hash=item3f322bad13

[edavid]

The solution is simple. Get a US address, there are many companies that can act as a hoem adress and send the things to you cheaper than regular post.

The first part is true, the second part is not.  These companies can't magically provide cheaper international shipping... in fact they usually mark up the shipping.

[EEVblog]

The first part is true, the second part is not.  These companies can't magically provide cheaper international shipping... in fact they usually mark up the shipping.

Yep, they aren't cheap, esp to Australia. I only use mine when absolutely desperate and price isn't an issue.

[SeanB]

I do have that available, but scopes are not really common items here. I do have a set of search terms out for them locally, and only got one hit which was a $80 purchase.

[calin]

Hate me .. I am waiting for an 60$ free delivery Tek 2213A 60Mhz to arrive today or tomorrow. Claims to be in working condition .. I literally stumbled over it while browsing around last week and just hit buy ASAP .... So yes the 50$ usable scope dream does exits if you are lucky enough

[lewis]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but this might be a heads up for anyone still looking for a very cheap scope.

I have some scopes going on ebay at the moment for 99p no reserve. One of them in particular is likely to go for less than $50.

http://www.abeltronics.co.uk/workshop-clearout.php