coopwyo
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There is a Mega Der Red Max on ebay asking $500.00. Is that anywhere close to a fair price for that rocket? Are they that rare?
Mega Max for $500.00???
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You can clone it for well under $100 of parts.
Nope. The seller will never find a buyer at that price.
What constitutes a "fair price" is completely subjective. While I assume you don't consider that a fair price, someone else might be happy to pay that.
That said, I would not pay $500 for it if the end goal is to build and fly a 4" Der Red Max. You can easily buy all the parts to clone one for maybe $100 at most. I would think someone willing to pay that much would be a collector who specifically wants the original Estes kit.
That said, I would not pay $500 for it if the end goal is to build and fly a 4" Der Red Max. You can easily buy all the parts to clone one for maybe $100 at most. I would think someone willing to pay that much would be a collector who specifically wants the original Estes kit.
Rocketry Works Fin Upgrade - $39 (better hurry, they're closing.)
Estes Nosecone and body tube - $33
Plus chute, retainer, shock cord..
If you have to have an original, they're on eBay for $200 or less.
The one in question has been discussed here before, and it's either a form of money laundering or just hoping that stupid people will bid on it.
Estes Nosecone and body tube - $33
Plus chute, retainer, shock cord..
If you have to have an original, they're on eBay for $200 or less.
The one in question has been discussed here before, and it's either a form of money laundering or just hoping that stupid people will bid on it.
You would be surprised what some crazy people will buy. I sold one on eBay for over 275 (including shipping)
Ebay: right up there with Bankers when it comes to GREED
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There's one for $340 shipped BIN with a Make Offer button.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325794027604
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325794027604
jackiboi_11
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where can you buy the chute and what size?
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It's just a 30" nylon and you can get a Top Flight branded one for like $15
I have a LOC 24" from a different model lying around, so I'll probably try it first.
I'm in the northeast, and our field is relatively small.
https://locprecision.com/collections/model-rocket-recovery/products/locprecision-parachutes
I'm in the northeast, and our field is relatively small.
https://locprecision.com/collections/model-rocket-recovery/products/locprecision-parachutes
jackiboi_11
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and i dont think the discount from launch lab is applying cause the fins, shock cord, and motor tube are still 40 something dollars
jackiboi_11
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I know but im not made of money at all and im still a junior so money is tight for me
Agreed. Unfortunately I'm addicted to spreadsheets.
jackiboi_11
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Yeah, i might just grab the 24 in nylon chute. And if i do try to make clone im going to get the Rocketry Works Fin upgrade set for the fins and centering rings with kevlar shock cord and a 3d printed mount. From estes im getting the 4" slotted body tube and nose cone (Obviously) and the nylon chute. My field is on the smaller side so is a 24 inch parachute going to make it decend too fast?
jackiboi_11
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with the motor tube
@bad_idea Oh I have every single rocketry related receipt...
I'm just scared to look at them.
(On a serious note, I've known guys that whittle things down to cost per use.. calculating the cost of razor blades and whatnot, guys who wear a Rolex and complain that it doesn't keep time, and guys that ride Harleys and whine about having to buy premium fuel.. my personal belief is, if you're going to have a hobby then just go hog wild.)
P. S. Rockets are a mere pittance compared to guitars, guns, motorbikes, etc.
Have fun!
I'm just scared to look at them.
(On a serious note, I've known guys that whittle things down to cost per use.. calculating the cost of razor blades and whatnot, guys who wear a Rolex and complain that it doesn't keep time, and guys that ride Harleys and whine about having to buy premium fuel.. my personal belief is, if you're going to have a hobby then just go hog wild.)
P. S. Rockets are a mere pittance compared to guitars, guns, motorbikes, etc.
Have fun!
Many of the prices on eBay are highly inflated. But, then again, an idiot and their cash will soon be parted.
jackiboi_11
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Just ordered everything for a MDRM clone
Which one did you order?
jackiboi_11
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i ordered the estes tube and cone, the rocketryworks plywood upgrade with the motor retainer/tube and shock cord. As well as the lugs from estes. Probably gonna get buttons later but i’m going to use my 24 in parachute from a decommissioned majestic
jackiboi_11
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alright will do!
jackiboi_11
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What motors should it fly on? I think im liking the idea of an F67-4W
Offhand, I recommend G's. The F67-4 might work since it's a high-thrust F with a short delay, but in general it's too draggy for an F.
Sim it to find out for sure.
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