How much?

[Steve Colman]

The chap in the photo, a friend of mine, sold the Supra to another club member for 750 euros 4 years ago. The model has sat unflown in the new owners house ever since. I asked him if he would sell it to me and for how much. He said yes and wants 800 euros for it which I think is outrageous!

 

Sure, the Supra is a quality ship and is in good condition but is circa 2011 and things have moved on a lot since then.

 

I don't want to hurt his feelings but I am thinking of offering him 500 euros tops.

 

Anyone wish to chime in with thoughts, suggestions much appreciated.

Edited September 4, 2023 by Steve Colman
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[simon barr]

If you know he paid 750 Euros for it, and you think that is a reasonable price for that kind of model, then that's the maximum you should offer him, in my opinion, so 500 Euros would be a good starting point.

Edited September 4, 2023 by simon barr

[Steve Colman]

Thank you Simon.

[Brian Cooper]

Buying anything second hand can be contentious. 

It is only worth what you are willing to pay for it. 

[Graham Bowers]

Always tricky transacting between friends. Market value changes over time, both up and down. I'm not sure how or if market value can be established for this glider, however for a bicycle I sold and a motorcycle I bought, the price was based on actual recent prices similar items have realised. In one case ebay sold items, in the other a specialised facebook group. That way any discussion is based on establishing current market value, rather than "I think it's worth X".

[Steve Colman]

I saw the same model being sold, only two years old, in 2012 for 1000 usd. 

[Steve Colman]

I have sent the guy a message offering 500 euros for the Supra and await his reply. Somehow I have the feeling that it won't be favourable.

[Ron Gray]

It’s a fair price for it Steve.

[Steve Colman]

I think so too Ron, given it's vintage.

[Steve Colman]

My offer was refused. He wants to sell it for the same as he bought it for four years ago!

[Don Fry]

Walk away. Not worth an argument. 

[Steve Colman]

It's been agreed by both parties Don. He won't part for it for less and I won't pay more. We both respect each others positions so no harm done.

 

Thanks to all who have made an input, very much appreciated.

 

Steve.

Edited September 4, 2023 by Steve Colman

[Chris Walby]

Its worth what someone is willing to pay for it, so if you really want it pay the asking price. If you are not fussed stick with your offer, the seller wont get what he is asking and he will come back to you at some point. 

 

PS I wanted a kit and the one I spotted came without UC, bought it then found another kit with UC for about the same amount...now have two kits and one UC. I paid the price because that what I wanted such is life!

 

PS I think you are on the right lines with your offer, kit ages, electronic components could fail and by the time you have checked and swapped a few bits you would be back to the original sale price.

[Steve Colman]

I agree with your viewpoint Chris. What's important is that both parties have ageed to disagree without any nastiness and we remain friends.

 

And, I still have my Topmodel CZ Marabu to enjoy. 

[Peter Jenkins]

Looks like the Supra will be sitting in his house unflown for a good few more years!

[Steve Colman]

I concur Peter.

In the four years he's had it he has not actively been trying to sell it.

Also, he has several other models he bought new, an example being the E-flite Valiant ARF 1.7m. He made some remark about the ailerons not fitting properly and it has sat at his house since.

 

A friend remarked that perhaps he sees them as invetments like antiques.

[Peter Jenkins]

As an investment? 🤣🤣🤣

[Steve Colman]

Exactly!😧