Very expensive listing for build rockets:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Initiator-...039?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234d108a8f
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Initiator-...039?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234d108a8f
That's a lot of stuff, but not $549 worth, IMO.
I put the retail new value at about $600ish. Plus the free shipping. Built BD ($30), Sumo ($100), and initiator with used controller and pad ($200), unbuilt new initiator system ($200) and then some misc. motors and other stuff.
For me, a built kit is less valuable than an unbuilt kit. Mostly because I enjoy building as much as launching, I enjoy the pride of knowing I built it, and I know how it was built.
IMHO: I think there is a safety issue with already built MPR/HPR being sold to anyone with enough cash. A person who never built or flown an LPR rocket can buy this, a G80, and go launch. All the while, they don't even know there is a safety code (much less knows what's in it) and may not even understand how high the rocket can fly or what size field they need. It's very easy for someone with more bucks than brains to be dangerous. But there is no law or regulation against it, so we have to hope for a smart seller and a smart buyer.
I put the retail new value at about $600ish. Plus the free shipping. Built BD ($30), Sumo ($100), and initiator with used controller and pad ($200), unbuilt new initiator system ($200) and then some misc. motors and other stuff.
For me, a built kit is less valuable than an unbuilt kit. Mostly because I enjoy building as much as launching, I enjoy the pride of knowing I built it, and I know how it was built.
IMHO: I think there is a safety issue with already built MPR/HPR being sold to anyone with enough cash. A person who never built or flown an LPR rocket can buy this, a G80, and go launch. All the while, they don't even know there is a safety code (much less knows what's in it) and may not even understand how high the rocket can fly or what size field they need. It's very easy for someone with more bucks than brains to be dangerous. But there is no law or regulation against it, so we have to hope for a smart seller and a smart buyer.
.. and the seller's answer seemed a bit of a slap to the party who posted a question...
I sent a question about the motors too... expecting snarky reply.
As for the safety issue somebody mentioned.
When 18 year olds with no previous riding experience can purchase 1400cc Superbikes that can go 0-60 in 2.1 seconds with a top speed of 185mph. . .
That was me. And I agree with your example. There are lots of things that people CAN buy, that they really shouldn't. When an idiot does something that makes the news, the news doesn't say "and the person who launched that rocket didn't have the knowledge/experience to do so safely" or "and the person who crashed the 1400CC crotch rocket, didn't have the skills/experience to handle that much bike".
His reply wasn't actually snarky, but it makes it clear he has no clue:
Dear XXX,
Does auction say they are included? They are NOT and didnt realize they
were in the pictures after i listed it and few people mentioned
-the_tub_king
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