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Old 11-21-2010, 01:02 AM
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Hey guy's and gal's I'm new to this hobby and got a couple of planes I am thinking about selling but I have no idea what a fair price would be so I'm searching for help here. I have a 1976 Cherokee Archer that has never been flown it has no electronics at all it is just as it came with a 40 Enya that has never been fired. Next I have a Goldberg Skylark 70 also with no electronics and I will have to pull it down to check the engine I think it is a 60 but not sure of the make it also has never been fired. Any help will be appreciated.
Old 11-21-2010, 06:21 AM
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Here is the RCU review from MinnFlyer

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=915
Old 11-21-2010, 10:53 AM
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When it comes to selling planes and RC gear, you can figure about half what it cost new as a starting point, but it may not even bring that much. [&o]
Old 11-21-2010, 11:31 AM
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Pretty much if they are very old you may be able to get a little money for them. Best thing to do would be to find a local club and drive them out there. The guys will tell you if its worth your time to try and sell them.
Old 11-21-2010, 01:06 PM
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Can you post a couple of pics? There are people out there who
are into flying older "Retro" Airplanes. And not just older pilots,
as I have seen a number older designs making a comeback
at our local flight fields this past year, being flown by young
pilots. I've seen 1970era pattern planes, Kaos's and other types
from the 70's/80's being flown recently, and the retro trend
seems to be growing, so I'm sure there are buyer's out there.
The fact that they've never been used wouldcertainly increase
their value.


~Jon~
Old 11-21-2010, 08:26 PM
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if any of those engines are open rocker four strokes, then you might be able to get a pretty penny for them. i've bid many time on NIB open rockers on ebay but each time they sold for more than $200. if your engines don't have the box and tools but are new (turn over easily, no rust mint condition) i wouldn't be surprised if you get bids of over $200 for each of those engines. the airframes i doubt will be worth anything close to that much.

if they are two strokes... well they'll be worth something but nothing to write home about!
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_gu...ubook-home.cfm
shows what things have sold for in the RCU BUY AND SELL classifieds.

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