01-05-2026, 04:35 PM
The seller was selling one, the 6042 for $299.
I offered $100, he countered $150.
I accepted.
Always wanted one.
But the one I made my company buy was about $800.
Let's see what condition it is in. The note says "Seller Notes
“Excellent condition. Fully functional.”"
I don't expect it to be shiny and so on so forth, but if it is not functional, well, 1) I can hold the seller to it, 2) I can repair it.
But let's hope that, other than possible potentiometer issues (very common, this is what Deoxit and replacements are for) there other no others.
The original one I worked for 35 years ago with, developed broken wire inside the probe cable. Exactly where the boot entered the case. I fixed that one.
I offered $100, he countered $150.
I accepted.
Always wanted one.
But the one I made my company buy was about $800.
Let's see what condition it is in. The note says "Seller Notes
“Excellent condition. Fully functional.”"
I don't expect it to be shiny and so on so forth, but if it is not functional, well, 1) I can hold the seller to it, 2) I can repair it.
But let's hope that, other than possible potentiometer issues (very common, this is what Deoxit and replacements are for) there other no others.
The original one I worked for 35 years ago with, developed broken wire inside the probe cable. Exactly where the boot entered the case. I fixed that one.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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