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Title: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: Parak on Sat, 19 July 2014, 22:11:41: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181469995685

They appear to be genuine (there are a lot of fake 951s out there), and while they are not my favorite choice for pro level soldering stations, the 951 is a massive upgrade from the 888, for example. If it's possible to get the lot at a low enough price, that would be a nice bargain. These use T15 tips, typically at $10-$15 each for the basic ones and around 80 different tip options can be had.

If there are enough people interested, someone can volunteer to be the designated bidder/shipper for these. Not me, though, I don't need an nth soldering station :p
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 19 July 2014, 22:26:48: I'm game for splitting them with 5 others.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: awong on Sat, 19 July 2014, 22:46:53: I am interested.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: iloveucla on Sat, 19 July 2014, 23:13:51: I am interested if the price not going up too crazy on the bid......
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 19 July 2014, 23:30:39: I'm in for one.

So what would you guys be willing to pay for these? $100 per unit? If no one else wants to place the bid and handle shipping to others, I can do it. I can even use a sniping service, so that the bid wouldn't be visible until the end, allowing us to get them for the best possible price.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: jorgenslee on Sat, 19 July 2014, 23:43:12: Is there one that has 220v? also, how much is the weight of one?
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 19 July 2014, 23:53:41: The listing is vague when it comes to the voltage of these units, but the one image shows a 120v station. Since they were almost certainly used at one location, I'd bet that they are all 120v units.

Also, there are 6 bases and 6 holders, but only 5 irons. So really, a group would only want to split these between 5 people. Maybe the one without an iron could be sold at a discount to someone who is willing to source their own iron.

Oh, and international shipping would probably run between $40-60 for one unit.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: Sniping on Sun, 20 July 2014, 01:28:36: I'd be interested if we can get the units for really cheap. Say...under $75 per.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: Thechemist on Sun, 20 July 2014, 02:21:39: I would get one for $100.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: Vanilla on Sun, 20 July 2014, 02:33:59: Quote from: heedpantsnow on Sat, 19 July 2014, 22:26:48
I'm game for splitting them with 5 others.

I would be down.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: remdell on Sun, 20 July 2014, 12:25:32: Interested, but it looks like I probably won't get in on it with my late comment. Good luck to those who can get a station. Let's hope the units work.

Also, it seems the stations are missing their tip cleaners. Luckily, they're fairly cheap on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-599B-02-Solder-Cleaning-Holder/dp/B00FZPGDLA
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 20 July 2014, 13:27:35: I'd go as high as $100, though the cheaper the better.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 20 July 2014, 15:01:02: So how does this plan sound to everyone? I'll place a sizeable snipe bid in, and if we win, I'll start at the top of this thread with all those who expressed interest. The first four others who can send payment immediately after the bidding closes, for 1/5 of the winning bid, plus shipping to them, gets the units. Sound fair?
Title: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 20 July 2014, 15:33:00: Ok. Thanks for doing that. I would if I had the cash but I don't right now. I only have $$ for one.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: iloveucla on Sun, 20 July 2014, 17:15:54: Don't you guys worry about the as-is condition?
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 24 July 2014, 17:55:58: Well, we didn't win guys. Sorry. I bid $456, which with the $45 shipping would have made the total $501. Someone just wanted them more than we did, I guess.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: Vanilla on Thu, 24 July 2014, 18:15:01: Well that escalated quickly; it was only at $150ish when I checked yesterday.
Title: Re: Some hakko soldering stations (mini GB?)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 24 July 2014, 19:43:00: Jd thanks for trying. Better luck next time I guess. I guess the seller is happy, heh