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Doesn't have to be fantastically acurate, but something that's built to
last would be good.
One of the little Ancient AVOs (Multiminor ?) would be lovely, but a
quick search on Ebay shows that they are made of unobtainium :=((

So, what's the modern equivalent?

Incidently, if anyone would like an old AVO 7 (might be AVO 8, it's a
long time since I looked at it). Drop me a mail and we can haggle.

I have the US equiv, a 27 year old Simpson (not as good some say but with a
built in roller blind case). It is like new, complete with instructions).
The sheds sell meters for £5-10 for occasionally use they are fine. If it
breaks down buy another, otherwise you pay silly money for a Fluke; mine
packed up, while the Simpson is still going. I paid £6 at Aldi for a
digital meter with a 3 year guarantee. Excellent quality.