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Hi everybody,

I’m looking at upgrading my old tape measures to the laser type.
This is only for home use and I don’t want to spend a fortune on some professional model that I would only use occasionally.
Has anybody bought a good budget measure that works well, from sites like eBay, Banggood etc?
I’m in Australia, so buying from USA or Europe can almost double the price with postage costs.
I have bought all my flashlights, batteries etc from Banggood because of free postage.
eBay can also have low postage costs especially from China.

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I dont have any experience with them but if I was looking to buy one and couldn’t find one locally I would probably get this one: https://www.banggood.com/UNI-T-UT392B-100M-Laser-Range-Finder-Distance-Meter-p-1105248.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN.

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Bosch power tools should be available in Australia at most home improvement stores. The 60 to 120ft models range from $40 to $80 here in the US. Wouldn’t expect them to be much different in Aus.

There are some Bosch models in the 2 to $300 range, but they calculate all kinds of angles and other measurements. But if all you need is a basic unit, they aren’t that expensive

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You can buy this one
https://www.banggood.com/KXL-E40-40M-High-Precision-Digital-Handheld-Laser-Rangefinder-Distance-Meter-p-1081568.html?
I ordered 5pcs for me and friends and they all work perfect.

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Thanks all you guys for your advice.

RobertB - yes, the Bosch tools are widely available in Australia, and if I was to buy from a walk-in store, that is what I would get.

thijsco19 and XXX-Man, both your suggestions look like good ones to buy as well.
I will have a look at all of these and make a decision soon.

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I have this one. It's on sale right now and works perfect.

https://www.gearbest.com/laser-rangefinder-electronic-distance-meter/pp_366164.html?wid=1433363

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I have the same one. Great display, and seems accurate enough. It has features I’ll never use.

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That’s the same one from my link.
Gearbest is cheaper now, so buy there :slight_smile:

When I was buying banggood was under $20.

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Just got the same one yesterday for a friend, tested it against a tape measure, 4.92m exactly on both across a room. Cost was $16 through Bilakos.

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Got it from Bilakos too. Couldn't resist that price.

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I have bought from UK the following meter,which I think it is very good.
65m 213ft Digital Laser Distance Meter Test Range Finder Measure CEM LDM-65,but I see that it is available from Singapore as well.

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I use this one because I needed very long range.

There are cheaper models with less range and features.

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Thanks a lot guys. As some of you already own and recommend this one:

https://www.gearbest.com/laser-rangefinder-electronic-distance-meter/pp_366164.html?wid=1433363
I have just ordered it from Gearbest - it was US$20.24

That coupon code for $10 off only appears to work if you spend $50 or more.

Some of you mentioned Bilakos…
Is that another online store?

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I have that one as well. The only time I found its readings somewhat innacurate is when measuring fairly short distances, like under 12 inches. But for such short distances you can just use a ruler. :slight_smile:

bilakos is a BLF member who often provides discount codes for various merchandise. Here is his thread: ☢ [Bilakos10 Premium Deals] ● Astrolux FT03 SST-40 ● Astrolux A01 UV ● Seeknite X6S ● JCD 8898 Hot Air Station ● SQ-D60

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Pete7874 - thanks for that info - as you said, for short measurements a ruler or tape would be fine.
I will also keep a look out for Bilakos’ codes and deals in future.