I would rather not get too involved in selling used equipment unless it's my own. There are ways to buy and sell used equipment that are a lot more effective than this site. One of the most effective is www.runryder.com .

Buying

Know the seller. If you see something for sale that you are interested in, you should ask a lot of questions. Get references. If they use me for a reference, be sure to call me. Just because someone says I'll vouch for them doesn't mean I will. Anyone can say that. And remember, even if they use me, and you call me, all I can do is tell you what I know. It's your responsibility to make sure what you are buying is a good deal. I can only tell you if the guy has been honest with me.

• Ask for pictures...good pictures. A picture of a helicopter sitting on the ground 10 feet away doesn't tell you much.
• Ask for close up pictures and lots of them. Email them to me if you don't know what to look for.
• Ask how long it's been since the engine was run. I know I have some machines hanging around that need the engine overhauled because they've been sitting around for years.
• Ask if the model was built from a kit or upgraded from another model. If someone is selling, for example an Xcell Pro2K, ask if it's a real Pro 2K or was upgraded from an older Pro. Usually upgrades do not have everything the real model would.
• Don't expect much out of a used engine. Plan on spending some money on it, regardless. I don't think I've ever bought a used engine that was up to snuff.
• Find out everything that's included in the price, like servos, receiver, gyro, engine, muffler, blades

It's way too often that someone buys a setup on Ebay and finds out that it's a model that's been out of production for many years and parts aren't available. Use your head...be informed...before you buy. If you get hung with one of these models, give us a call. We might be able to help. At least you'll know where you stand.