Where to buy Genuine Fluke Multimeter?

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

I welcome everyone who is interested in this particular topic and would like to share your genuine thoughts & views!! As the subject line is crystal clear about the topic, so, anyone who knows where to buy Genuine Fluke Multimeter? 

Fluke multimeters  are considered the world class quality multimeters with great precision readings, high accuracy, high reliability blah! blah! blah!

 I'm very much interested in buying Fluke 87V & Fluke 289/FVF, but, much cripple in stepping in as it cost some GOOD $$$. Hence, very choosy and particular about the freshness, genuineness and...

Certainly, some parameters to consider.. atleast a retail buyer like me would love to have a few criterion like:
1. USA made
2. Factory sealed (if anyone can cast more light on how it looks whether it is factory sealed or not, would be greatly appreciated)
3. Certainly Brand New and no refurbished/reconditioned

If anyone can put up the online link, or AUTHORIZED dealer's address, it would be a great aid to the buyer like me in the process of buying a Brand which is ruling the market for many decades...
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[drws]

Is the Fluke 'where to buy' link any use?
http://www.fluke.com/fluke/inen/wheretobuy
Or are you looking to buy from another country?

[retiredcaps]

Certainly, some parameters to consider.. atleast a retail buyer like me would love to have a few criterion like:
1. USA made

If you want made in USA, avoid all the Fluke models that end with the "C" suffix.  See

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-87-v-c/

If anyone can put up the online link, or AUTHORIZED dealer's address, it would be a great aid to the buyer like me in the process of buying a Brand which is ruling the market for many decades...

Right from Fluke's India website

http://www.fluke.com/fluke/inen/wheretobuy/

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

@drws

Yeah! you caught me right! I'm looking to buy from another country as in my region they are selling China make Fluke due to cost effectiveness. Also, so far I got the information Fluke authorised dealers in US are not authorised to sell outside USA. If you know any site, pl furnish..

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

"If you want made in USA, avoid all the Fluke models that end with the "C" suffix.  See

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-87-v-c/"

Thanks! A new info on the subject.


"Right from Fluke's India website

http://www.fluke.com/fluke/inen/wheretobuy/"

In India, if some one or an institution or similar bodies buy bulk Fluke meters, they get US made bulk or else for any retail purchase, one must be sure to get China make (catch me if I'm wrong!) ones only


Here is a link for "Review: Fluke 17B, Chinese and New International version" if anyone is interested. It has even got tear down review..

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

http://www.jbtoolsales.com/

claim to sell factory sealed Fluke 87 V. They are US based seller with International shipping facility. PFA

[retiredcaps]

http://www.jbtoolsales.com/

The above is not listed on Fluke's authorized dealer website ...

http://en-us.fluke.com/where-to-buy/

[TheAmmoniacal]

I would recommend TEquipment.net, they currently have it on sale (it's not really a sale, it cost the same most other places): http://www.tequipment.net/FlukeDigital87VMultimeter.html?v=0

They ship internationally, there's also a 6% off code for eevbloggers, I can send it to you if you're interested.

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

@ retiredcaps

Yes, perhaps I included the word 'claim to sell factory sealed Fluke 87 V. ' I'm not sure whether the claim is legitimate or not? Hence, put up in the forum!

Dear retiredcaps, from Fluke's India we are not able to see the list of US authorised seller. They re-direct the page to contact us form. From there, a local Indian representative takes up the deal and finishes by sending China make Fluke.. (Three friends of mine have received by now)
It would be kind aid if you can send us the US based authorised dealer name/s OR online link/s so, that if we can find any dealer who can directly sell the item to us! PFA. You can use Screen shots if you wish to (for those who don't know, press key "PrtSc" and save in MS Paint or similar)

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

@ TheAmmoniacal

Thanks for your reference!

Well, the mail I received from Tequipment.NET customer service on Aug 15, 2015 is...PFA

[EEVblog]

There is no such thing a non-genuine Fluke.
There have never been and fakes or exact clones.

[saturation]

For international purchases, the easiest but rarely the cheaper way, is through element14.com; at least it will be an authorized distributor and you can use their database to see what is restricted or not.
IIRC you can check on the descriptor page where the unit you are buying is made.

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

Dave,

Since you have so many reviews to date on various meters and topics, someone , somewhere has brought to my notice that Keysight 1272A is preferable to Fluke 87-V in terms of functionality, durability, blah, blah.. provided I don't care even 0% about ergonomics. The rhyme or reasons behind, the person highlighted it as import restrictions and duties as I live in India on Fluke meters! Now, seeking your honest recommendations on the subject of accuracy and precision reading on both Keysight & Fluke respective models...
I'm very particular about accuracy and life expectancy! least bother about anything else if accuracy and life expectancy (also means drift from factory settings) is maintained for atleast 10~15yrs . I may visit US if Fluke dominates better to get one...

One International US based Fluke's authorised dealer I found as element14.com, also posted by saturation!

[TheAmmoniacal]

I personally have the U1272A and the U1253B. The U1272A has its quirks, among them is a slow audible continuity (the visual one is much much faster) and tedious menu system. On the plus side it has µA, datalogging with 10,000 values, LowZ voltage measurement, auto hold/trigger which is good, AC+DC measurement, and dual display.

[retiredcaps]

Dear retiredcaps, from Fluke's India we are not able to see the list of US authorised seller. They re-direct the page to contact us form.

It would be kind aid if you can send us the US based authorised dealer name/s OR online link/s so, that if we can find any dealer who can directly sell the item to us! PFA.

As my flag indicates, I live in Canada and yet able to see the Fluke USA based page.

Here are the screenshots of the online dealers as listed by Fluke USA on Aug 18, 2015.  If you do buy outside your country, ask how warranty services apply to you in India.

BTW, you might want to read this thread where another Indian member dealt with Fluke India.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/dmm-for-electronics-46463/

[TheAmmoniacal]

There's nothing wrong with just getting one off eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLUKE-289-TRUE-RMS-INDUSTRIAL-DATA-LOGGING-DIGITAL-W-TRENDCAPTURE-MULTIMETER-NEW-/321317753480
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluke-289-True-rms-Industrial-Logging-Multimeter-with-Trend-Capture-/252036469594?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aae8b535a

They ship to India. You might be screwed if you want "official" Fluke support though. But can you even get that there?

[rotnoraj_kanungoe]

87/V

  Fluke Vs    counterfeit/ clone Fluke

[neslekkim]

For some strange reason, the same sellers ALSO have the 87

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221835365488

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371054776231
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370994482250

but with the prices.. which is the better buy, 289 or 87.. hmmmmm

Personally, I would ask TopLoser og KJDS if they have any lurking around.. but that's just me..

[saturation]

Its impressive on Fluke's part that this meter's price continues to rise whereas Keysight meters aren't even listed on Amazon anymore. 

FWIW there is a sale on Keysight HH, buy 2 get a 3rd like HH "free", that's effectively a 33% discount on a bulk purchase.  What I find amazing is that's not posted anywhere, even on its largest worldwide distributor, Element14.com.

E.g. if 3 folks want a 1272a at ~$400 each, tax included, then $800/3 that's $267 per meter.

http://www.keysight.com/en/pc-1000004008%3Aepsg%3Apgr/digital-multimeter-dmm?pm=SC&nid=-34618.0&cc=US&lc=eng 

[retiredcaps]

There's nothing wrong with just getting one off eBay:

Sellers are on ebay are highly unlikely to be Fluke authorized dealers despite what they write in their ebay description.

[retiredcaps]

87/V

  Fluke Vs    counterfeit/ clone Fluke

The picture of the Fluke is an original Fluke 87 series I. It is not counterfeit or a clone.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/i-need-to-know-the-history-of-fluke-87-(-1998-2010-)/

[EEVblog]

Since you have so many reviews to date on various meters and topics, someone , somewhere has brought to my notice that Keysight 1272A is preferable to Fluke 87-V in terms of functionality, durability, blah, blah..

Yes, the Keysight U1272A beats the pants off the Fluke in almost every respect. If I could only have one meter out of those two it would be the Keysight.

I'm very particular about accuracy and life expectancy!

In that case the Fluke has the proven industry history. It has earned it's reputation. The U1272A does not have the same history.
I'd still rather have the U1272A though.

[EEVblog]

87/V
  Fluke Vs    counterfeit/ clone Fluke

That's not a clone, it's an original model 87.
I'll say again, I have never seen any credible evidence there has ever been a Fluke 87 clone in 25+(?) years it's been on the market.

[HackedFridgeMagnet]

Hi
I am from Australia and like India we cant buy Fluke direct from Tequipment.NET.

I got around the distributor agreement by using a forwarding house and buy using a US address. I used comGateway but there are many others.
It was heaps cheaper than if I had gone to an Australian dealer.
But one downside is what to do if you need warranty.

[EEVblog]

But one downside is what to do if you need warranty.

You have to eat it. That's the risk of not buying from a local dealer.