Thanks for the warranty information, I did not realize it had those restrictions. I have purchased products that actually honored life-time warranties no questions asked (like KOSS headphones) but I am not surprised Fluke wouldn't want to do this for something so expensive.
My basic question is if its worth getting a used Fluke meter instead of getting a new, in the box meter? I know there are differences in the specs for the 87, 87-III and 87-V meters but for a hobbyist or semi-professional user does it justify the extra $200? Is there anything the new meters that people actually miss in the earlier versions?