Evidence-backed acquisition decisions

Test & lab auction diligence examples

These 80 individually prepared examples show how exact identity, configuration, condition, market evidence, logistics, repair exposure, and required reseller return change the risk-adjusted maximum bid.

Test, laboratory, analytical, and respiratory-test systems are the core. Selected adjacent specialist lots remain when configuration, completeness, logistics, and downside require the same diligence.

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Every page is an immutable, time-stamped observation rather than a continuously live feed. An open-auction snapshot automatically becomes historical after its scheduled close without changing its URL or original decision data.

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Open (1)

Snapshots whose effective scheduled close has not yet passed. Verify the official auction before acting.

Analysis snapshotREVIEW
Max hammer bid
$200
Snapshot auction result
Not captured

Strong identity and exact-model market evidence support numeric economics, but repair-risk/untested condition, unknown options, unverified RF performance and calibration, incomplete accessory evidence, buyer-managed removal, and unknown premium require verification before bidding toward tested-market pricing.

Open — actionable snapshot. Scheduled close: October 12, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

IFR 2975 Radio Test Set

IFR / Aeroflex IFR 2975 Project 25 Radio Test Set; seller-reported S/N 598001671

Great Falls, Montana 59403 · observed Sep 29, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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Older analyses (12)

Historical, exceptional, or unknown-close snapshots outside the recent window. A missing close date is not presented as open.

Analysis snapshotREVIEW
Max hammer bid
$50
Snapshot observed bid
$25

The immutable $25 bid is below the conditional $50 six-instrument ceiling, but all six FST instruments, kit completeness, and current accuracy/function must be verified before the six-unit model can support a bid.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 17, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Alco-Sensor FST Six-Case Lot

6× Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST breathalyzer kits; one exact FST confirmed and five closed branded cases

Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320 · observed September 15, 2026

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Analysis snapshotBUY
Max hammer bid
$200
Snapshot observed bid
$50

BUY at the immutable $50 observation while the hammer remains below the approximately $200 blind/as-is ceiling; missing accessories, full functional tests, or pickup cost above reserve reduce that ceiling.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 16, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Fluke 179/115 Meter Lot

4× Fluke 179 True-RMS Digital Multimeter; 2× Fluke 115 True-RMS Digital Multimeter; Fluke original 52 K/J thermometer; Fluke original 51 K/J thermometer

Legacy auditability · limited

Augusta, Maine 04330 · observed September 14, 2026

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Analysis snapshotSKIP
Max hammer bid
$0
Snapshot observed bid
$83

At $80 conservative whole-lot resale, selling friction plus $100 logistics, $40 testing, $50 uncertainty, and the $500 profit requirement fail before acquisition cost.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 16, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Simpson 260 Multimeter Lot

2× Simpson 260 analog multimeter lot; one photo-confirmed Series 7-family meter

Legacy auditability · limited

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979 · observed Sep 16, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

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Analysis snapshotSKIP
Max hammer bid
$0
Snapshot auction result
Not captured

A $250 conservative bare-meter resale model cannot clear the standard $500 minimum-profit floor after shipping, testing, selling, and uncertainty reserves, so the blind/as-is ceiling is $0.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 10, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Agilent E4418B Power Meter

Agilent E4418B EPM Series single-channel RF power meter

Redmond, Washington · observed September 4, 2026

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Analysis snapshotREVIEW
Max hammer bid
$100
Snapshot auction result
Not captured

The $100 rounded-down blind ceiling preserves the standard profit and approximately 30% ROI requirements under the $2,500 conservative resale model and stated reserves; revision, kit, function, and calibration checks could materially change the outcome.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 10, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Druck ADTS405F Air Data Test Set

Druck ADTS405F / TS-4463/P-family air-data / pitot-static test set

Legacy auditability · limited

Elizabeth City, North Carolina · observed September 4, 2026

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Analysis snapshotSKIP
Max hammer bid
$0
Snapshot auction result
Not captured

Despite strong identity and recent historical calibration evidence, the $350 single-sensor resale model cannot clear the standard $500 minimum-profit requirement after normal fees, testing, shipping, and uncertainty friction, leaving a $0 blind ceiling.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 10, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Agilent 8482A Power Sensor

Agilent 8482A thermocouple RF power sensor

Redmond, Washington · observed September 4, 2026

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Max hammer bid
$0
Snapshot auction state
No bid displayed at observation

Identity and configuration are strong, but lifecycle and function do not support a positive blind bid.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 9, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

CXR Halcyon 704A/NTS1/FAA/SS

CXR Larus / Halcyon 704A/NTS1/FAA/SS universal data test set

Legacy auditability · limited

Los Angeles, California · observed August 26, 2026

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Analysis snapshotSKIP
Max hammer bid
$0
Snapshot observed bid
$10

The immutable $10 observed bid is above the $0 standard-reseller ceiling because a $150 conservative resale cannot meet the $500 absolute-profit requirement even before ordinary costs.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 3, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

HP 4935A Transmission Test Set

Hewlett-Packard / HP 4935A Transmission Impairment Measuring Set (TIMS)

Legacy auditability · limited

Auburn, Washington · observed August 28, 2026

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Analysis snapshotBUY
Max hammer bid
$1,100
Snapshot observed bid
$411

BUY at the preserved $411 observation, subject to a roughly $1,100 blind hammer ceiling; later bidding may eliminate the modeled spread, and digital options, calibration, battery, adapter, and measurement performance still require verification.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: September 1, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Aeroflex 3500A Radio Test Set

Aeroflex 3500A Radio Communications Test Set; serial 300203357

Legacy auditability · limited

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · observed August 27, 2026

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Analysis snapshotBUY
Max hammer bid
$150
Snapshot observed bid
$50

BUY at the preserved $50 observation, subject to a roughly $150 blind hammer ceiling; the modular inventory looks useful, but power, batteries, wet-cell identity, leak-free operation, printer function, and calibration remain unresolved.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: August 31, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Gilian Gilibrator-2 Calibration Instrument Lot

2× Gilian Gilibrator-2 legacy serial-interface modular calibration system

Legacy auditability · limited

Thompson Springs, Utah · observed August 27, 2026

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Analysis snapshotSKIP
Max hammer bid
$900
Closing high bid
$1,890

The $1,890 closing high bid exceeds the roughly $900 blind hammer ceiling after battery, accessory, repair, verification, selling-cost, and return-risk reserves.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: August 7, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

Fluke 754 Documenting Process Calibrator

Fluke 754 Documenting Process Calibrator with HART

Legacy auditability · limited

Frankfort, Kentucky · observed August 27, 2026

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Max hammer bid
$800
Closing high bid
$2,113

The $2,113 closing high bid leaves only about $87 modeled profit and 1.5% ROI under a $7,000 resale model, while controller completeness, present function, calibration, high-current testing, and heavy logistics remain unresolved.

Older snapshot. Scheduled close: August 3, 2026.

Core test & lab · Electronic Test

AVO Multi-Amp PS-9160 Circuit-Breaker Test Set

AVO Multi-Amp PS-9160 high-current circuit-breaker test set

Legacy auditability · limited

Dutch John, Utah · observed August 27, 2026

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