Does this TICK you off as much as it does ME??? OHMS METER RIP OFF SCAMS!!!

[Zealous]

Or... or... the OP's Tesla for $69.00 - that's just obnoxious.

Personally I still don't get why people want these period. I'd rather learn to be a little more dexterous, blow a big five bucks at Harbor Freight for a meter even, and be able to use it for all manner of things besides e-cig checks.

They're very nice for sitting small RBAs on so you can build the coil.

But I totally agree that these kind of sellers suck. Too bad people don't do their homework before buying these things cuz they'd probably jump at the chance to buy the vamo INSTEAD of the ohm reader for that same price.

 

[Barbara21]

I have to go against the crowd here - no, it doesn't bother me.

Everyone has the right to sell whatever they have for whatever they want. It's not like this is food in time of famine or even something necessary. He's not putting a gun to anyone's head forcing them to pay his price.

 

[Firestorm]

It says it's in stock? Why did you say Pre-Sale?

Read the last line in the description: "**These are PRE-SALE expected shipping Oct 1, 2013**".

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I have to go against the crowd here - no, it doesn't bother me.

Everyone has the right to sell whatever they have for whatever they want. It's not like this is food in time of famine or even something necessary. He's not putting a gun to anyone's head forcing them to pay his price.

+1

It's just business. A "fair price" is whatever a willing buyer and willing seller agree upon.

Whether I think it's too much, too little or OMG PRICE GOUGING!!!eleventy11 is irrelevant.

 

[Rickajho]

They're very nice for sitting small RBAs on so you can build the coil.

I can solve that problem in 10 seconds in my basement with a piece of scrap wood and the right drill bit.

 

[AttyPops]

OMG. You mean there's.....price gouging and profiteering...on ebay?????? Say it isn't so!

Nonetheless, the OP brings up a good point. So not slamming you OP...just don't act too incredulous or we'll revoke your internet license

Oh, I have a regular multimeter. lol.

 

[Ken_A]

I dont like people over charging for stuff but I think the person paying 4x the price is the dumb one.

Look at the classys used items going at retail with small scratches that are easily buffed out. That is my pet peve. If they are so easy to buff out then why are they being sold with the scratches?

Because in today's world, some idiot will sue the store that does that claiming that the were selling "damaged" goods and "trying" to pass them off as new.... EVEN if the store had wile e coyote signs all over the place saying what they were doing.
Less expensive for the store in the long run to just sell "scratch-and-dent".

 

[Oomee]

OMG. You mean there's.....price gouging and profiteering...on ebay?????? Say it isn't so!

Wait , I though EBay was only populated by Franciscan Monks spreading love and profit free goods

If it bugs you so much , make your own meter , there has been plenty of links for the cheap-as-chips modules here .

Edit : Here's a link :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-1-2-Dig...218?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4164487842

 

[aznzing03]

If you don't like the price gouging on that you would hate to know what a fountain drink from a restaurant costs them! EEK!
It's the business world. If people are going to pay a ridiculous price for a product, you can try to inform them, but if you can't, it's their fault really.
Even for us, most B&M shops charge $3.00 for a new cartomizer. When you know you can find them online for only $1.50 or less. So a 100% markup? OUTRAGEOUS!

 

[AttyPops]

Yeah but his point alerting people to the "gouge" and other options is good.

 

[WattWick]

They're very nice for sitting small RBAs on so you can build the coil.

ATTY STAND GROVE FRA SIAM MOD

 

[fourtytwo]

For those who find that they need 3 hands to use a multimeter, do what I did. I picked up an extra set of standard multimeter probes for a few bucks and a few 510 connectors.
I epoxied one 510 into a 9mm hole drilled into nice block of wood. That is my build stand.
I next cut off the probe ends and soldered the wire to the other 510 connector. This resulted in a set multimeter wires with the standard plugs on one end and a 510 connector on the other.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

For those who find that they need 3 hands to use a multimeter, do what I did. I picked up an extra set of standard multimeter probes for a few bucks and a few 510 connectors.
I epoxied one 510 into a 9mm hole drilled into nice block of wood. That is my build stand.
I next cut off the probe ends and soldered the wire to the other 510 connector. This resulted in a set multimeter wires with the standard plugs on one end and a 510 connector on the other.

Oh, great. Another project idea.

I used to like you. I really did.

 

[fourtytwo]

Oh, great. Another project idea.

I used to like you. I really did.

Sorry, was going to post instructions on how to make a radio telescope from a paper clip, 2 spit balls and some cat fur but...
NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

 

[Thrasher]

These people are taking advantage of others emotional desperation

If your experiencing this over a meter you have bigger issues then the resale price on ebay.

 

[dw'struth]

There is a how-to demonstration floating around here somewhere showing how to make your own using a $5-$10 multi-meter. I can't remember if it was on ECF or somewhere else. I'm sure a quick google search would lead one to it. I might give that a shot some day....

 

[Butters78]

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If your experiencing this over a meter you have bigger issues then the resale price on ebay.

Lmao ain't that the truth. If you have emotional issues over an ohm meter I see a padded room in your future.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

It's Ebay, price gorging is the norm. For those interested you can get one through a pre-sale at (made by Tobeco I believe):

The Coveted Ohm Reader - Resistance Meter



Or you can just DIY for <$15 using this:

3 1 2 Digital Red LED 200 Ohm Resistance Counter Panel Meter 0 199 9 Ohm New | eBay

ordered...

 

[Butters78]

You had me at "together best cooperation"

:tear rolls down cheek:

It's Ebay, price gorging is the norm. For those interested you can get one through a pre-sale at (made by Tobeco I believe):

The Coveted Ohm Reader - Resistance Meter



Or you can just DIY for <$15 using this:

3 1 2 Digital Red LED 200 Ohm Resistance Counter Panel Meter 0 199 9 Ohm New | eBay

 

[oplholik]

Man, that price is hard to believe. Scumbags!

These are real convenient, but not for that price. I have one because I buy cartos in bulk, and meter everyone when I get them. Makes it a lot faster. With my arthritic hands, it's easier than trying to wrestle with the two leads of a DMM and hold the carto.