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Old 03-07-2008 | 08:37 AM
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Where to buy or what to avoid?
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Old 03-07-2008 | 10:54 AM
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Harbor Frieght $14-$16

Various "Name Brand" R/C related companies sticker placed on exact same set of calipers, $45-$60.

You decide.
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Old 03-07-2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SirKarnage
Harbor Frieght $14-$16

Various "Name Brand" R/C related companies sticker placed on exact same set of calipers, $45-$60.

You decide.
I agree, got one at H.F. as well. Works perfect....
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Old 03-07-2008 | 12:05 PM
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I use a pair of digital mitutoyo's, they are top notch and last forever.
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Old 03-07-2008 | 12:09 PM
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Got mine about 8 years ago from Harbor and have gone through 4 batteries and it still works. My recollection was that it cost me about $30 back then.
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Old 03-07-2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by loopedout
I use a pair of digital mitutoyo's, they are top notch and last forever.
+1 I have the hundred dollar pair....no problems ever...
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Old 03-07-2008 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old 03-07-2008 | 03:41 PM
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these sell at hobby shops for 19.99. i just bought these at hf for $9. if you have a harbor freight store nearby they often have better deals than their website.
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