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Auction Started
May 5, 2026 02:43 PM MDT
Auction Ends
May 19, 2026 01:00 PM MDT
This auction might extend
Pick-up Location
Clemson University Surplus and Receiving
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Payment
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Online CC Payment Less than or equal to $4,000.00
Shipping
Buyer must pickup item(s)
Description
Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION

Available for auction is a GretagMacbeth Color i5 Spectrophotometer, a high-end laboratory instrument designed for precision color measurement and analysis in industrial and research environments.

  • Manufacturer: GretagMacbeth (now X-Rite)
  • Model: Color i5
  • Type: Spectrophotometer / Color Measurement System
  • Interfaces: USB, RS-232, video out (see photos)
  • Power: 12V DC input
  • Serial #: 4510228 0304

This unit is commonly used in textile, plastics, coatings, printing, and quality control labs for accurate color matching and material analysis.


Condition

  • Powers on (indicator lights visible)
  • Good overall cosmetic condition with minor wear from use
  • Calibration status unknown (NIST tag present but not verified current)
  • No software, accessories, or cables beyond what is shown
  • No further testing performed
  • Sold as shown in photos

Key Features

  • High-precision spectral color measurement
  • Transmission & reflection measurement capability
  • Integrated sample chamber
  • Multiple aperture/settings (visible on control panel)
  • Industrial-grade lab instrument

Ideal Uses

  • Textile and fabric color analysis
  • Paint and coatings quality control
  • Plastics and materials testing
  • Printing and ink color matching
  • Research and development labs

Alternate Uses

  • Calibration/reference device for DIY color workflows
  • Optical measurement experimentation
  • Parts salvage (optics, sensors, electronics)
  • Training/educational lab equipment
  • Specialty electronics project enclosure

Important Notes

  • Software may be required for full functionality and is not included
  • Buyer responsible for confirming compatibility with existing systems
  • Sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties
  • Shipping will require professional packing

Removal / Shipping Options

The buyer is responsible for all packing, shipping, and transportation arrangements. The surplus office does not ship items.

Local Pickup

Pickup by buyer or authorized third party is permitted.

Local Packing & Shipping Vendors (Buyer Must Coordinate Directly)

UPS Store – Clemson, SC
📍 103 Canoy Ln, Clemson, SC 29631
📞 864-654-9144
📧 store3497@theupsstore.com
🌐 https://www.theupsstore.com/3497
(They pack and ship at buyer expense. Buyer must arrange pickup directly.)

PakMail – Seneca, SC
📍 1085 Old Clemson Hwy, Suite E, Seneca, SC 29672
📞 864-654-1717
📧 us806@pakmail.com
🌐 https://www.pakmailofseneca.com

Note: The university will release items to UPS Store or PakMail once the buyer provides written authorization. All packing, transport, and shipping costs are paid by the buyer.

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Clemson University will charge a sales tax of 7%. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding.

A Buyers Premium of 10.5% may be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections.

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The successful bidder will be responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Pick-up must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released.

Pick-up hours, by appointment only, are normally Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST except for university holidays or noted otherwise. Most surplus property is located at Clemson University Surplus and Receiving 108 Perimeter Rd Clemson SC 29634 but some items may be at other university locations across the state of South Carolina.