[sdiy] fake Fluke multimeters, are they a thing?

[Neil Johnson]

Hi,

Colin Hinz wrote:
>
> So I'm thinking of being kind to myself by buying a Fluke multimeter.
> This Hong Kong seller has them for about $30 less than the going
> price. Should I be worried that it's a fake?
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluke-15B-2-6-LCD-Digital-Multimeter-Meter-/310550622295?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item484e427057
>
> Since it's made in China to begin with I'm not surprised it's cheaper
> from a Chinese seller, and I do have to admit I've had good (though
> somewhat limited) luck with Chinese ebay-ers, but I am also wary of
> "too good to be true" kinds of deals, too.
>
> Comments?

>From a quick googling, it looks like they are genuine Flukes but only
intended for the Chinese market:

http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-15b-multimeter-is-it-safe/
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?319292-Fluke-15b-and-17b
http://www.head-fi.org/t/508002/are-fluke-multimeter-units-sold-in-ebay-legitimate

Neil
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