How did they recover from the Stits Rev 20?

[mhorowit]

Re: How did they recover from the Stits Rev 20?

If the seller is really interested in selling, and you are really interested in buying, you will do fine.

Well, this guy is in no hurry to sell, so he has no incentive to drop his price. All I can present is what I see as a logical reason on how to price his plane. Who know what emotional bond exists between him and his Tcraft (that's a biggie) - Mike

[mhorowit]

Re: How did they recover from the Stits Rev 20?

I agree-- Negotiating isn't personal--just business. If he doesn't like your offer, he'll say no. Simple. You should have your top dollar in mind, however. My question is this: is the fabric going to last for a few years, even if it's ugly, so you can have an opportunity to fly it for a while before you have to do anything? You said the engine is run out. Same question: can you fly it X number of hours without trouble? Have you flown it? I would want to see oil temp/pressure/consumption if it's high time. We have a guy here with over 3K since major and going strong.

Ed

Ed - that's why I keep coming back to this a/c. I believe there is some flying time in her before I start cleaning her up bit by bit. However, before I get my A&P to do a compression check and borescope the engine, I'd like the seller to get close to the figure I have in mind. - Mike

[mhorowit]

Re: How did they recover from the Stits Rev 20?

If he doesn't, try again next week or the week after.

I've been thinking my offering strategy. I've been immediately replying to ads I've seen. Of course they aren't ready to negotiate! I'm an initial offer! Perhaps I should put the ad aside for calling in several weeks; ask how's it going and if it hasn't sold, suggest a price. - Mike