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Momchilo:
Hi all,
I am thinking about buying a new DMM but the price increases are extreme in the past 1-2 years. Of course I am aware of the inflation and the chip shortage. But the prices didn't increase by the general 10 or 20% for many devices but rather about 50-100%. In my opinion it is just ridiculous. And it is the same with used test gear. Some used stuff I bought several years ago I could sell with nice profit now.
 
For example:
2020: new Keithley DMM6500 - 849€
2023: new Keithley DMM6500 - 1642€ (at the moment 1309€)

2020: used HP 34401A - 250€
2023: used HP 34401A - 450€

Are you still buying new test equipment for your hobby today that is not needed for your daily work? I am curious and try to justify my purchase ;D But on the other hand, I do not want to support these practices. I don't like this at all.
jonpaul:
Check ham flea markets, local neighborhood sales, classifieds, with patients you can eventually get bargains


Was lucky found

 Keysight 34465a (HP, Agilent) for $1000, new in cal
fluke 87 V VOM $250
500v insulation tester UK Metrawatt € 5, 20!

Jon
Specmaster:
I tend to agree with you, I really can't help but think that these mad price increases are really just big businesses using the global pandemic as a smoke screen to massively hike their prices and profits, as is to large extent, the Russia / Ukraine war.

EDIT.
I also with jonpaul, if you can afford to wait and look around, you will get something decent at a sensible price.
eplpwr:
Yes, the price increases are huge. Also, with a currency that has taken a hit (SEK), the increases are even more pronounced. There's just not much left - after paying energy bills - to go into measuring equipment.

Prognosis: entire EE market will crash. Also, consumer electronics will skydive. Keeping warm and fed will have to take priority.
pope:

--- Quote from: Specmaster on February 10, 2023, 04:36:29 pm ---I tend to agree with you, I really can't help but think that these mad price increases are really just big businesses using the global pandemic as a smoke screen to massively hike their prices and profits, as is to large extent, the Russia / Ukraine war.

--- End quote ---

That's the reason I stoped buying gear at the moment. If I find something reasonable second-hand I'll grab it otherwise, f*ck that... I'll wait.
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