Fluke 87 V problem(possible purchase)

[tibimakai]

This is what the seller states:
NOTE: Does not work for Volts, Amps, Ohms, Capacitance, or Diodes (just displays "----" instead of value). The frequency (Hz) function does appear to work.
The 2 fuses for the amps function are good. Includes a good Duracell 9v battery.
What do you think, about this issue?
Should I go for it, or should I skip it?

[budm]

Re: Fluke 87 V problem(possible purchase)

It has life time warranty, so if you get it really cheap, you can contact Fluke to see if they will fix it or give you an exchange.
http://www.fluke.com/Fluke/inen/Digi....htm?PID=56135
Ooops!
Follow-up:
http://www.fluke.com/fluke/inen/serv...es/default.htm

Industrial Products Limited Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime is defined as seven years after Fluke discontinues manufacturing the product, but the warranty period shall be at least ten years from date of purchase. *(Lifetime Warranty applies to products manufactured after October 1996). The warranty does not cover manuals, fuses, disposable batteries, damage from neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling, including failures caused by use outside of the product's specifications, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components. This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty covers the LCD for 10 years only (state-of-the-art for LCDs). To establish original ownership proof of purchase is required. (20, 70, 80, 170, 180 and 280 models)

[retiredcaps]

Re: Fluke 87 V problem(possible purchase)

Ooops!

This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable.

The above is the key sentence with Fluke's warranty.

Additionally, the meter has to be purchased from an authorized dealer. Obviously, buying used off ebay invalidates any chance of getting a replacement meter from Fluke for free.

[retiredcaps]

Re: Fluke 87 V problem(possible purchase)

Should I go for it, or should I skip it?

If you can get it cheap enough just for parts, then go for it. That is, if you need a rubber holster, fuses, lcd glass, battery door, etc, then it might be worth your while.

My valuation method differs from most people.

There are no schematics for the 87V and Fluke uses a lot of custom made parts/chips which are NOT available on digikey/mouser.

In addition, if the meter requires calibration, it is closed case calibration which is out of the DIY realm.