Amazon no longer selling the analog Hakko FX-888

[Troy]

Well, sooner or later it was going to get phased out... Now only the digital version is sold.
http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888-FX-888-Soldering-Station/dp/B004M3U0VU

[amyk]

As they seem to still sell replacement parts for it if you really want a genuine FX-888 you can buy the pieces separately and put it together yourself... or get a 936 clone analogue base and genuine iron (wonder how well that would work...)

[Psi]

There are multiple people still selling the 888 on aliexpress.

Personally i would prefer the digital one if it used normal 900M tips. Sadly it doesnt.

[peter.mitchell]

though, would you trust aliexpress? I mean, it wouldn't surprise me if it was legit, nor would it surprise me if it was a fake, but eh, what of it, it's just a soldering iron.

[Psi]

I've had zero issues with aliexpress.
As long as you only buy from sellers with good feedback and many previous sales the risk is minimal in my opinion.

And for a $100 item its not the end of the world if you lose it.

A few years back i had the choice of buying my TIG welder from ebay or aliexpress (Aliexpress was 10% cheaper).
Since the welder cost quite a bit (US$600) I did decide to go with ebay just to play it safe.

[Psi]

Can anyone recommend me a decent soldering station (FX888 level) but which has a digital display and takes 900M tips.

I really need a new soldering station.

[peter.mitchell]

I have had no issues with Aliexpress either, I am just highlighting the possibility.

[amyk]

Can anyone recommend me a decent soldering station (FX888 level) but which has a digital display and takes 900M tips.

I really need a new soldering station.

The FX-888D.