HELP ! I just bought an eBay Rig !

[AirPilot 0]

I just bought my first rig for $1,230 !!!
Please let me know if this was good or bad deal ??
This is for a used Reflex harness container system with a Raven 181-M reserve and a TOmcat 190 Main (Sabre clone made by Air Time designs.)

The container is black with a teal pop-top and navy trim.

Has BOC throw-out collapsable pilot chute and RSL (reserve static line - cutting away main opens reserve, unless you release the latch).

The Main is a rainbow pattern and is very nice looking. It is zero-P and has just over 50 jumps. Also has a collapsable slider

The reserve is a raven 181 with zero jumps, and only a few repacks - practically new. (worth more than the opening bid just by itself)

Container: 12/97. Reserve: around that time (10/97, I think) Main: 7/95. Non-stainless steal hardware.

Please Advise !!! T H A N K - Y O U !!!

[Halfpastniner 0]

Umm...didnt you just buy a rig on the internet then come here for advise??

BASE 1384

[IanHarrop 41]

A quick search shows this interesting post about the main

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2733845#2733845

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

[blackout 0]

I bought used gear on here but I bought all name brand stuff so to speak, and made everything turned out well. Usually you can use a rigger as a third party to hold the container till everything is check out, then money is sent. Some people do not like doing that but chances are, they are trying to rip you off in the first place. I would not jump something that a professional did not examine first, so why would you pay money for something you wouldnt jump.

[AirPilot 0]

THANK YOU Ian !
Are you Russian ?
I also found BAD news about the Rave M-181...
To ensure that all jumpers would be able to get their canopies in compliance quickly, we needed the riggers in the field with appropriate equipment. To set an acceptable payment to these riggers, we (at Precision) established a charge of $50. With Precision charging this amount, the riggers in the field could charge the same amount and not be accused of "gouging" customers. The riggers would be paid by the customers directly and with registration of the completed repair, a merchandise credit of $100 was issued to the customer to offset his expense.
In many cases, dealers (riggers) would perform this update for no charge to the customer and accept the customers merchandise credit certificate in exchange.

...a little description of the SB... The Dash-M canopies affected by the Service Bulletin use Type III tape for the line attachment loops, attached to the lower surface load bearing rib by a single 42 stitch bartack. These canopies were manufactured from initial release, 03 October 1996, thru 12 April 1999.

OMG ! There is only garbage on eBay !

[AirPilot 0]

Thank You "Blackout" !
Your correct, this seller wants the money BEFORE inspection, and said would refund if any problem.
I have already found the reserve and main canopy to be a problem!!!!! OMG !!!
I am glad I did not send the money yet !!!

[IanHarrop 41]

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...Are you Russian ?...

When I last checked my profile I was Canadian...

Not everything on eBay is trash, but it's often good to do research before buying.

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

[AirPilot 0]

Thanks for your help, you guys are great for new people like me who know nothing about equipment !!!

[bigway 4]

This person is a TROLL!

He has numerous threads about gear he has bought on ebay.
To date he has bought about 3 different shit rigs on ebay.

PLease do something about this person who is making a mockery of this forum.

.Karnage Krew Gear Store
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[slotperfect 7]

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Please Advise !!! T H A N K - Y O U !!!

Here is my advice . . . read this, especially the part about trolling.

Arrive Safely

John