eBay Scam Low-cost LCD soldering iron 80W and high price heating element

[Andrew-88]

I just spotted on eBay the specific 80W soldering iron, it appears to have several numbers as product model and no brand.
One seller even listed it for 2.5 Euro with shipping, just the iron.

But when I looked for how they are charging for just the heating element the price was double than the soldering iron. 

The product might be listed as:
908S
Or  9xx
Or just as LCD soldering iron 80W.

I did write this topic mostly to assist to young people so them to avoid this toy.
 
   

[Kiriakos GR]

I did find the source of evil. 

Someone trying to grab market share and attention, due a store at aliexpress.
When aliexpress starts using PayPal, I might consider to test my luck with them.

There is Shipping: €2.82 for EU. 

[Andrew-88]

Ive seen a video on YouTube, a Greek kid got it and it drop the house fuse,  AC power cord short circuit due poor assembly   

[Andrew-88]

New find ...  True detailed review.   

Cons 
 Does not measure temperature.
 Does not maintain temperature accurately
 Not ESD safe (no earthing of the iron tip).
 No spare heating element is sold on the seller’s website.


https://www.circuitstate.com/reviews/noel-230v-90w-digital-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron-review-and-teardown/

[Kiriakos GR]

And so, the two USD dollars miracle this is a huge scam after all.