It appears that the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor is discontinued and I can’t seem to find any available to purchase. I have a project that I need the vibration sensor capabilities and like what I have used in this sensor before.
Does anybody know where I can find a couple of SmartThings Multipurpose Sensors?
Have you checked eBay yet?
They’re pretty expensive there. At least $50, and I’ve seen close to $100. Someone wants $80 + $10 shipping for a used one.
I literally hate buying on Ebay. I have been burned several times and for something like a sensor, its hard to tell whether it's internally in good shape. Also the price on eBay is very high, I guess due to demand....
I buy on eBay all the time, but never anything that ages over time (batteries, etc.). I always check the seller’s reviews, and never from a seller that has only a few reviews.
What can be wrong with a used SmartThings MultiSensor?
(1) it’s broken, Pay with PayPal, then you’ve got the eBay return policy for goods received broken, and the PayPal return policy as a backup. I’ve used both when I have received broken goods. If the seller refunds promptly (has happened every time except one), then the seller is honest and just shipped something not well tested. If seller doesn’t refund, and eBay doesn’t back you up, then Payapal is good about clawing back your money. I had one scammer, from whom I had ordered a TV for my wife’s daughter, who apparently shipped something else to an accomplice in my ZIP code. eBay refused to refund, said seller provided proof of delivery, but PayPal refunded when I provided manufacturer spec sheet showing the weight of the TV, and the UPS package “delivered” (to the accomplice) only weighed a few ounces.
(2) it needs a firmware update. If you’ve got a SmartThings hub, you can update the firmware. If not, ask the seller to update before shipping, and don’t purchase until seller agrees.
(3) it needs a new battery. You should expect this, and adjust what you are willing to pay.
(4) the adhesive for the magnet or the base of the MultiSensor needs replacing. You should expect this, and adjust what you are willing to pay. 3M sells sheets of adhesive.
Yep, it’s supply and demand, and, as for excessively high prices, well, P.T. Barnum had something to say about one being born every minute.
How many do you need? I saw that you said a couple but if you can find them priced reasonably, how many would you take?
Edit: I have a bunch that I used for a couple of months and I did not like them. The magnet was too strong and my window frames were too small. The magnet could not get a good purchase on the frame and would come loose and attach it self to the sensor. So mine are used and you may have to replace the tape but I will sell them in lots of 4 for $100.00 plus $5.00 shipping.
I'm looking for 2, if reasonably priced.
Just keep checking eBay, I just bought two of them for $34. Should be delivered tomorrow.
there should be rebranded Aeotec multipurpose sensors available within the next few months in the U.S.
not that this will help anyone with an immediate need for them 
Does anyone have any idea on how much more they will likely cost by then? I think I paid $18 a few months ago for the one I have, they're going for over $50 on eBay, and that's often for used ones. I'd hate to see them go up to the$35+ range.
no one knows at this point. it would only be speculation until they are released by Aeotec.
Great! Exactly what I had hoped for.....
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