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Old 04-05-2003, 05:42 AM
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I was looking on ebay and I found a tower .46 on there for $65 without a muffler. Why don't they just buy a new one, It would be cheaper. Then i seen the 6xas, tx only going for $180. I think it is time to sell mine and get the 9c
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That's Ebay. Sometimes there are good deals...and sometimes you could save 40% by clicking your mouse 2 times (14 times if you are using windows).

My wife and I are gonna be in OC the first WE in May...where do you fly...skyblazers?

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As little as 2 years ago, most stuff on eBay was a great deal. I wish I'd bought every other item I'd seen. I could have waited and made 40% on my investemnt by selling it all now.
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If you are shopping on EBay, you have to know what the stuff that you are looking for is worth. There are folks over there that have no clue. I have seen Top Flite gold edition kits sell for $175.00 with $12.50 shipping and the same kit can be had from mail order for $129.00 and $7.50 shipping. There are some sellers that are there to make a fast buck and they know what they are doing. It is for sure a buyer beware market place. Every so often thee is a deal to be had, but lately it is not even worth talking about. The deals be here on RCU. Good Luck, Dave
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Originally posted by sideshow
That's Ebay. Sometimes there are good deals...and sometimes you could save 40% by clicking your mouse 2 times (14 times if you are using windows).

My wife and I are gonna be in OC the first WE in May...where do you fly...skyblazers?

Bob
yes, did you look at the website? The field is a little small, I guess, it is about '400 by 100
Old 04-05-2003, 09:35 PM
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Very true...I haven't seen a "deal" on EBAY in so time now. I do like to see what people will pay for something that can be mail ordered or in some cases pay full retail and get a better deal.
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I disagree. There are deals on Ebay if you have the time and refine your looking. I have bought items and then resold them for a profit on Ebay. You do have to be careful as it is true many people are willing to pay too high a price for stuff. I have too little money and too little time to enjoy all of the bargains still out there.
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The skyblazers feild is about 800' long. Now what is really usable is about 600'. I fly a Sig Extra 300 (73") there with no problem. Just be careful of the mud if it rains! Our other field had more flyable area around it, but it had a big hill in the middle. All in all, it's better than no feild at all!
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yea, i will be going out there tomorrow. I had no problem with the new field. At least the new field is closer to my house. It is only about 10 min. away
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Yup, 7 miles is better than 18! Of course I still drive 22 miles to Downstown to fly the bigger planes.
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where's that field at? Is that the one near Vineland?
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It's just past Buena. Out behind Downstown Airport on route 40. You actually get to the feild from the back road (Malaga Weymouth Rd). Email me if you want directions.
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