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Author:  bgp429 [ Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Should I purchase one
A local business is closing. Several [about10] RC aircraft that have been on display are for sale. Not being very informed though some of you might be able to assist. The asking price is around $400 on most of them. Several fighters, and a transport or 2. The wing spans are in the 4-5' range and all are gas, controls included. Other than years of dust they look in decent condition. Is the asking price fare? Thanks
Author:  Kyleb [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Should I purchase one
To me, "Years of dust" translates to old radios, if they have the radios at all.

Unless there is something that knocks your socks off, I would pass on this.

Also, if you're unsure of the value, does that indicate that this would be your first venture into R/C? If so, there are excellent electric trainers out there that cost well under $200 and would be much easier to deal with for a new flyer. Why? They always start, unlike sometimes fiddlesome gas engines. They don't bother the neighbors. Some of them can be flown in relatively small spaces.
Author:  bgp429 [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Should I purchase one
Thanks for the reply.

It would be my first adventure into RC planes. The radios would be old. From the dust, I suspect the models have been hanging for at least 5 years may be 10. They would be hard to fly, one is multiple engined. The more I look into it $400 is about what they are worth, so not a bargain. Thought they would look good hanging in the garage. Going to pass on them.
Author:  cooper9411 [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Should I purchase one
Before you pass on them, make the owner a cash offer and then go from there! :drink3:
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