$200 for Fluke 88 fair?

[gsingh]

Someone is selling a fluke 88 for $200 and he says its hardly used. Looks that way in the pictures. So does $200 seem fair enough or try to go down in price?

 

[jsonic6]

Yes. Very fair. Great price.

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[ihateminimumwage]

I'd go for it for that price. Picked up an 87V kit for $50 more for than that and considered it a steal.

 

[theknurl]

price a new one

 

[HTGTS350]

Second hand multimeters are an unknown quantity, If you are using it for voltages that can't hurt you go right ahead if you are using it for dangerous voltages then ask how much is your life worth to you.

 

[mrtoolfool]

Second hand multimeters are an unknown quantity, If you are using it for voltages that can't hurt you go right ahead if you are using it for dangerous voltages then ask how much is your life worth to you.

OMG Really? Some people are afraid of EVERYTHING.

So, it's what you are telling me is that if my meter reads 479 and the circuit is actually 480 that will make me make a LIFE and DEATH decision? PLEASE.

Let me ask you this. "Do you buy a brand new meter every time you go to a job?" Because the meter you are taking to the next job is now USED.

Some people have problems with USED and it sounds like you are one of them.

If that meter is in like new shape and he tests it out, it will be fine.

 

[spacedoutbob]

If the Fluke 88 looks like new and performs like new. I think it is worth $200. I have owned mine for 20 years and other than having to clean the contacts on the display every so often. It has worked great.

Bob

 

[AV tinker er]

So, it's what you are telling me is that if my meter reads 479 and the circuit is actually 480 that will make me make a LIFE and DEATH decision?

Yup, and it isn't the voltage that gets you, it's the amps (to an extent).

 

[HTGTS350]

I would try to explain but it is quite obvious neither of you are electricians so I won't waste my time.

 

[Evan(CA)]

200 is very fair if it's in like new condition. You hardly ever see them sub 200 especially when they are in nice shape. It took me months of searching to finally stumble on this deal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12123951677...l?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=121239516774&_rdc=1

 

[AV tinker er]

There is no way I would take a brand new fluke 88 and start poking the leads to some high tension wires, but I'm willing to bet the OP isn't either. There is Nothing wrong with using a used meter to check for voltages a car uses, or even household power. He could even be extremely cautious and make sure the previous owner didn't replace the fuses.

Now let's all chill and stop licking 9 volt batteries...

 

[mrtoolfool]

I would try to explain but it is quite obvious neither of you are electricians so I won't waste my time.

I'm not a plumber either but I have run across some of those also that think they are smarter than everyone else on EVERYTHING. That is, that if you don't have a license you must have no idea what you are doing or talking about.

NOTE: This is NOT a slam toward plumbers or electricians or any other licensed trade.

 

[mrtoolfool]

There is no way I would take a brand new fluke 88 and start poking the leads to some high tension wires, but I'm willing to bet the OP isn't either. There is Nothing wrong with using a used meter to check for voltages a car uses, or even household power. He could even be extremely cautious and make sure the previous owner didn't replace the fuses.

Now let's all chill and stop licking 9 volt batteries...

Agreed, I wouldn't take any standard meter and test high tension wires.

But then again, I don't test high tension wires with any tester.

And I will stop now.

The 200.00 price for a like new 88 is a good deal and you really can't beat a Fluke. Maybe that is why I have an addiction for them.....LOL

 

[ddawg16]

It's a fair enough price to make it worth buying....but also fair enough to suggest that it's not hot and the guy is in fact the owner...he knows what he paid for it..he knows what he is willing to let it go for.

About the only 2 things that go on those...the fuse from trying to measure voltage with it configured for amps (fuse is replaceable) and the meter leads. Leads wear out....I'm already on my third set. I just buy a new set off Amazon for about $40.

 

[dirtydogintex]

new fuses, battery and OE leads and it'll be good as new.

function check what ya can.... then pronounce it ready to work!!

 

[Davefr]

new fuses, battery and OE leads and it'll be good as new.

function check what ya can.... then pronounce it ready to work!!

...and get it calibrated.

 

[ddawg16]

...and get it calibrated.

Fluke 88?

I used to run a calibration lab.....that Fluke will not need calibration...

 

[gsingh]

Thanks guys, I will mainly use it for cars. He is selling all the leads and other accessories with it. I will talk to him Monday, since the shop is closed today.

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[gsingh]

Av~ why would it matter if he changed the fuses?

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[Outlawmws]

Fuses are there for a reason. Not everyone will use the proper fuse when replacing. If he replaced with a higher amp fuse...

 

[AV tinker er]

Av~ why would it matter if he changed the fuses?

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In the unlikely but cruel event that the previous owner removed them and replaced the fuses with .22 shorts. Like I said, VERY cautious; a used meter is safe.

 

[scaron]

if it includes a nice full probe set and is in more or less mint condition, $200 isn't too bad to pay for a straight 88. not an "OMG i really made out on this one" kind of price, but not a rip off, either. i'd try to get them down to $150-175 territory. i mean, i paid $75 plus shipping for a mint 79 III with standard probes not too long ago, and that's got like 95% of the 88's feature set.

 

[scarney1988]

Yup, and it isn't the voltage that gets you, it's the amps (to an extent).

Without a difference in potential energy existing between two points, there would be no amperage.....

 

[scaron]

effect in biological tissue is usually quoted in terms of current, but of course i=v/r. your job in working on the circuit safely is making r for yourself as large as possible.