How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
11-07-2006, 12:16 AM
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How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Hi guys,
I often look at the Airplane classifieds (under Racing) and have never seen a used Q-40 RTF with Nelson/Jett power for sale?
How come??
Do you guys keep them forever (or until they crash)?
Just wondering,
Cobra
I often look at the Airplane classifieds (under Racing) and have never seen a used Q-40 RTF with Nelson/Jett power for sale?
How come??
Do you guys keep them forever (or until they crash)?
Just wondering,
Cobra
11-07-2006, 12:43 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
that the one kinda plane at least for me, I'll fly until the wings fold, tail or firewall fails
11-07-2006, 07:48 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
I have no clue as to why you are not finding any used Q-40 airplanes ,but I can tell you that I would never ever sell any of my birds. Sometimes I get tired of flying them but I have enough sens to know that they cost a lot to replace so I keep them till I die. It,s like Marlin Brando said They will Get my gun when they pry it from my cold dead hands. 
11-07-2006, 09:09 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Most of them are sold to other local racers, typically to get someone new into racing.
You do see them on ebay once and a while, and Randy always seems to have something for sale.
You do see them on ebay once and a while, and Randy always seems to have something for sale.
11-07-2006, 01:59 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
I knew $800 for a Chuck Bridge built airplane, servos, tank, AND Nelson was too good to be true!
11-13-2006, 09:33 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Just saw this ad this morning if your interested. Looks like a good deal to me, although I have not seen the plane.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Q40-pylon-racer-...QQcmdZViewItem
Theres also a very nice looking Formula One listed on that site.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Q40-pylon-racer-...QQcmdZViewItem
Theres also a very nice looking Formula One listed on that site.
11-13-2006, 07:50 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
One possible reason for not seeing Q-40s in the classifieds is that some of them can be difficult to ship once built.
Finding a box that's large enough for a 1-piece 56" wing plus a fuse with tail feathers glued in is not easy. It would be somewhat costly to ship and insure, too.
Finding a box that's large enough for a 1-piece 56" wing plus a fuse with tail feathers glued in is not easy. It would be somewhat costly to ship and insure, too.
11-13-2006, 07:58 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Actually the cost is not that bad. Probably between $20 and $30 if you use fedEx ground. It also makes it better if the airplane has a plug-in stab.
11-13-2006, 09:15 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Personally, I think the main reason is that the typical sport flyer is not interested in paying what these planes are worth. How many inquiries did you get on your little mike, Mike?
My guess is few legitaimate offers, if any, although that is a very good buy.
My guess is few legitaimate offers, if any, although that is a very good buy.
11-14-2006, 12:45 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Well I posted a Q40 for sale ready to fly and received exactly zero inquiries. Maybe I should start a new thread.
11-14-2006, 07:51 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
All - I have seen Mike's racer and it is truly gorgeous, built straight and true, and is ready to go. I should have taken some pics of it at the Fort Bend, TX race so you can see the color scheme.
Mike - maybe posting some pics of it will help...
Mike - maybe posting some pics of it will help...
11-14-2006, 09:50 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
I've never seen a RTF (i.e. with Jett/Nelson, electronics, etc.) Q-40 in the classifieds, I don't see one currently there.
11-15-2006, 12:08 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Cobra, I haven't seen many in the RCU classifieds myself, but about 1-2 get posted on EBAY a month. Very rarely you will see someone sell a whole package (Plane, electronics, and motor). People tend to get put off when they see price tags nearing $1000, its much easier to piece them out.
11-16-2006, 04:55 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
ya the Play station 3 is coming out tonight and most of my friends are put off because of the price tag. Ho well I still like my PS2 anyway. [8D]
11-27-2006, 10:55 PM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Check out EBAY auction #220052468294. This seller sold a built Q40 for $46 not too long ago and this one is at $33 right now.
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11-28-2006, 12:12 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
Doesn't look to bad Stu, especially at the price.
I check that site about twice per week and can usually find something interesting.
I check that site about twice per week and can usually find something interesting.
11-29-2006, 05:41 AM
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RE: How come nobody ever sells a used Q40 in the classifieds???
To be honest if it was over this side of the world I would have bid on it. I might have got it for $50 , but then $200 to ship it over here.
I've been keeping my eye open for a 2nd hand QM40 here but they rarely come up, as most guys dont renew every year here.
Tony.
I've been keeping my eye open for a 2nd hand QM40 here but they rarely come up, as most guys dont renew every year here.
Tony.
