Ratbag aeroplane buyer

[Geoff13]

I would not purchase a plane without getting a condition report by an independent 3rd party first.

 

I would see it as good form if the seller were to provide one up front but it would not be a deal changer for me, as I would want my own done anyway.

 

If I were selling a plane I would be more than willing to have on done if a buyer wanted to see one before travelling some time and distance to see the plane.

 

We would have to come to some agreement re cost to ensure I am not just burning money for someone not really that interested. Maybe if they were to pay the upfront cost, I would organise the inspection and then refund the cost off the price of the plane.

 

But then with some people you really can get a feeling just by chatting.

 

Of course a lot would depend on how much I am selling it for, if I am giving it away I am not going to waste a lot of time or money doing it but if I am asking top dollar I could have a valid inspection report ready when the phone rang.

 

 

[eightyknots]

I would not purchase a plane without getting a condition report by an independent 3rd party first.I would see it as good form if the seller were to provide one up front but it would not be a deal changer for me, as I would want my own done anyway.

If I were selling a plane I would be more than willing to have on done if a buyer wanted to see one before travelling some time and distance to see the plane.

 

We would have to come to some agreement re cost to ensure I am not just burning money for someone not really that interested. Maybe if they were to pay the upfront cost, I would organise the inspection and then refund the cost off the price of the plane.

 

But then with some people you really can get a feeling just by chatting.

 

Of course a lot would depend on how much I am selling it for, if I am giving it away I am not going to waste a lot of time or money doing it but if I am asking top dollar I could have a valid inspection report ready when the phone rang.

I agree. Anyone buying a plane without a Condition Report is asking for trouble ...and should expect unexpected trouble.