Spectre Pricing

[scottbre 0]

All salesmanship motives aside, what do you think a good price for a Spectre 170 in good condition with around 300 jumps would be?
This isn't the Cajun Chicken sandwich...

[AndyMan 7]

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All salesmanship motives aside, what do you think a good price for a Spectre 170 with around 300 jumps would be?

I recently sold a triathlon with around 300 jumps for $1000. I think you'd be lucky to get it for $800.
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[PhreeZone 15]

Lines in good condition, packing in shade, passes all examinations.... probally 800-925 plus inspection and shipping fees would be about fair. I sold my Spectre 170 for 850 last year and it had 325 jumps on it at the time. I hate to say it... but colors factor in the pricing too... if its ugly... its worth less to most people.
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[kopelen 0]

Sold a Spectre 170 with less than 100 jumps for $900. It was in great condition though.

[Dumpster 0]

I was offered 850 for my Spectre 150 with about 300 jumps on it-

[BlueSkyz 0]

I just bought my Spectre 150 with ~200 jumps for $900 USD...
What a great canopy!

[skybytch 259]

$850-$1000 depending on overall condition and line trim.
pull & flare,
lisa
"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez

[rmsmith 1]

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...and line trim.

Is there a trim issue with the spectre?

[skybytch 259]

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Is there a trim issue with the spectre?

Line trim is important on any canopy, not just highly loaded ellipticals. I can totally tell the difference between my old Spectre (lines 3" out of trim) and the new ones (lines in trim) I've been flying the past couple of weekends - and I fly a wingloading of around 1.0:1.
pull & flare,
lisa
"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez

[rmsmith 1]

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Line trim is important on any canopy, not just highly loaded ellipticals. I can totally tell the difference between my old Spectre (lines 3" out of trim) and the new ones (lines in trim) I've been flying the past couple of weekends - and I fly a wingloading of around 1.0:1.

OK, I'm on track. I was thinking of something like the trim issue notification for stability regarding a few crossfires. I have a couple of crossfires as well as a spectre. I prefer the vectran lines as they seem to hold up better to friction and velcro exposure.
BTW, how many jumps on your old spectre?

[skybytch 259]

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BTW, how many jumps on your old spectre?

1254. Or something close to that anyway Lines that are on it are at least the second set, if not the third.
pull & flare,
lisa
"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez

[ChromeBoy 0]

I don't think I have ever said how much I love my Spectre. The openings are great and it is as docile as I want a canopy to be. Blue Happiness Stuff,
Chrome

[drenaline 0]

bought mine in 900$ with 50 jumps in it and year of making 2000.
"Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"
drenaline

[Cornholio 0]

Did I tell you how much I love my Spectre 190 ?? Probably not, I just got it last Thursday.
I bought it used for 850. It has 200 jumps on it and is in Excellent condition (according to two riggers at my dz) They say it is a steal.....
- Matt
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[CanEHdian 0]

Yep, that was a steal. The Spectre is a great canopy and if it was well treated and in excellent condition, it should have sold for more.
A rigger once told me that the rule of thumb for selling a canopy was to remove $1 off the original price for every jump you put on it. Especially with today's well built designs (PD, etc..) this was more than fair as a formula for an asking price.
Opinions?
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Cheers,
CanEHdian

[Deuce 1]

So, CanEhdian, what are you gonna fly next?

[CanEHdian 0]

That will most likely be the Lotus by Big Air Sportz (Brian Germain)... tried it this past winter in Z-Hills and I thought it was very good... doing a modest downsize from 170 to 150.
(my 0.02) I've gotten to know Brian and I think he's a great guy. He's always approachable, a great freeflier (taught me a lot) and his knowledge in canopy flight & design is quite special... you can see that he has a real passion for it!
Cheers,
CanEHdian