[volt-nuts] Buying HP-3458A

[Tom Knox]

Be careful, Agilent's standard service is not that simple. 

Thomas Knox



> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2014 16:08:26 -0700
> From: randyevans2688 at gmail.com
> To: volt-nuts at febo.com
> Subject: [volt-nuts] Buying HP-3458A
> 
> I am in the market for a used HP-3458A and, in researching past messages, I
> came across an interesting question:
> 
> *Chris Erickson* ericksonc2 at comcast.net
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> *Thu Sep 22 19:48:41 UTC 2011*
> 
> If Agilent will fix everything, bring it up to specs, and calibrate it no
> 
> matter what's wrong with it for $2200, then why would I spend $5000-6000 or
> 
> more for one that is in good shape - even if calibrated? Just grab the first
> 
> bargain that comes along for $1500-3000, send it straight to Agilent and be
> 
> money ahead. Seems the better course of action to me if that price is
> 
> accurate - do they really offer this service?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I could not find an answer to this question but it does beg the question.
>  Does nayone have an answer as to why not buy the cheapest unit and send it
> in for repair?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Randy Evans
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