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Old 05-13-2010 | 05:53 AM
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Default RE: How to identify and value inherited planes?

Sounds like you need to quit one of your other hobbies

Your best bet may be to contact a local club and see if they have a flea market or auction coming up. That season may have just passed, but it's worth a shot.

Like others have said, we had a member pass away and his widow donated all of his planes to the club to auction off. I missed the meeting that night, but I heard that people were buying well built planes, with engines and radios, for like $20. Some of them were kids, and the older guys didn't want to bid against them, but it was still pretty sad.

Planes that are in nice shape can also be hung from the ceiling at your local hobby shop and sold on consignment (maybe, check with the owner). That may be a way to go as well.

Good luck