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Where would you suggest ordering the Fluke 289/FVF?

post #1 of 12
6/26/09 at 7:02am
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Hi Guys,

My uncle from the states is coming for a visit and I want to use the opportunity and order the Fluke 289/FVF. I was wondering which retailer is considered the best?

At the moment looks like Tequipment.NET the lowest prices for test equipment are the best since they aren't expensive, at 498$, they did say I can order with my PayPal and ship to my uncles in NY, and from what I know since they're in NJ there wont be any taxes to pay.

Is there another better place to purchase from?

Thanks.
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post #2 of 12
6/26/09 at 11:00am
I know Tangent had some problems with them a couple of years ago (they showed an item in stock but it wasn't; big delay)
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/avo...4/#post2354077

That said, I've purchased from them before, and never had any problem. Since you would (I assume) be in a time crunch for your uncle to bring it with him. Some recommend HMC Electronics, but I note they are higher priced. Most of the time in the past they had been quite competitively priced with TEquipment.
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post #3 of 12
6/26/09 at 11:02am
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I'm in no hurry, I'll order in a couple of days and my uncle is only arriving in two months or so. I will also contact and ask how long it'll take for them to ship the item.
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post #4 of 12
6/26/09 at 2:50pm
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After reading the thread you've linked me to I'm a bit afraid of purchasing from that store. I've looked at other stores and the only stores that's somewhat close to the price at thequipment.net is this store:
Fluke 289/FVF True-RMS Industrial Logging Multimeter - In Stock, Ships Today! | Valuetronics

Any feedback about this store?
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post #5 of 12
6/26/09 at 2:57pm
HMC is an excellent outfit and a great place to order from. I'd consider just paying their higher price.
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post #6 of 12
6/26/09 at 2:58pm
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HMC are much more expensive. For the price their asking I better just pay a bit extra and buy locally in Israel.
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post #7 of 12
6/26/09 at 3:36pm
Oops, sorry.

I would go ahead and order from TEquipment.net, but specify in the order that it must be in stock. Or send them an email before you order, requesting in-stock status. If you do order it and then get anything other than a shipment notice, start bitching to Paypal or whoever and cancel the order/dispute payment if it looks like they are running you around.

Like I said, I haven't had any problems with them.
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post #8 of 12
6/26/09 at 3:41pm
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Thank you, I'm a bit more comfortable now. I've contacted them and asked about availability, they replied saying its in "good stock", since I dont know what that means I've sent another email and waiting reply.

Meanwhile I've also contacted Valuetronics which have replied unbelievably quick, they're just 30$ more expensive, and did say its in stock and will ship right after I make the payment using paypal. I just want to get some feedback on that store before placing an order, and couldn't find much info on google.
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post #9 of 12
6/26/09 at 4:58pm
I'm looking at the same meter. I'm probably going to pick up a used one on ebay. I think i've had better luck than most people, I've been doing ebay for years and never been scammed or had anything bad happen knocks furiously on wood). I believe 289's were going for about 300$ on there used and 430$ new. Sorry if thats not an option for you.
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post #10 of 12
6/27/09 at 3:01am
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Hi,

I want the 289 FVF they go for more than 430$

BTW, just heard back from tequipment.net, they said it means they have plenty in stock. I'm not sure if its true or not, but I did reply saying I must have it in two weeks, or I will cancel the order, so there's a good chance I'll order from them.
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post #11 of 12
8/1/09 at 7:30am
So, four weeks on: did they deliver as promised?
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post #12 of 12
8/1/09 at 8:34am
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Unfortunately no. The very same day I've placed an order I've received an email from tequipment.net saying the price went up from 498$ to 615$, this price is about the same as buying it locally, and a bit too high for me to be able to afford at the moment. Unfortunatley I couldn't find any stores selling it for the price it used to go for
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