Spent $600 on a Fluke meter setup and wish I'd bought cheaper

I picked up a Fluke 87V with the i410 clamp last month for $600 total. Everybody swears by them but for residential work I honestly don't see the difference from my old Klein that cost $150. The display is a bit sharper but it didn't speed up my trouble calls at all. Anyone else overpay for Fluke and feel like it was wasted money?

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uma_mitchell832mo ago

The 87V is overkill for residential work unless you're doing VFD stuff or chasing weird harmonics. Sell it on eBay and grab a used 117 for $150 if you want Fluke quality without the waste.

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the_angela2mo ago

Wait $150 for a 117? @uma_mitchell83 where are you finding them that cheap?

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