tsuttles Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Bought 3 months ago when I was going to upgrade to GDL 88 but that process got put on hold and now looking to sell. I want to go back to foreflight. Sporty's is 849.00 plus tax, I am selling for 849.00 flat and free shipping. Still have box and all cables. Quote
BigTex Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 How firm is that price? I might be interested but not at the same price that I can purchase a new warranted unit. Quote
tsuttles Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Posted December 19, 2014 Well if you think about you are getting a 60.00 discount without the tax and the unit is pretty much brand new. Sportys will only return up to 30 days is the only reason I don't send it back. What kinda price were you hoping to spend? Quote
BigTex Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Ordering online you generally bypass taxes and can usually get free shipping as well. Based on that price, I'm assuming that it's the wired version (without battery and bluetooth)? Quote
KSMooniac Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 I'd suggest checking the prices on ebay sold auctions to get a good idea of the current used market value. Quote
BigTex Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 There's one now up for bid... has a few days on it but the current bid is $435. Quote
KSMooniac Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 You can search the completed auctions to see the selling prices from the last few weeks or months. Quote
BigTex Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Looks like there were a couple of like new GDL 39 3D units w/battery and Bluetooth sold for $790. So maybe a fair price for a unit without battery and blue tooth would be in the $700-$750 range. Quote
tsuttles Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Posted December 19, 2014 It has bluetooth and is wired, no battery but how many people actually run it off of the battery. I fly longer cross countries so it is hooked to power and 696. Thanks for looking. Quote
tsuttles Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Posted December 19, 2014 BigTex I looked at my receipt and you are right I did not pay tax, thought I did, so I would go to 800.00 even still free shipping (which I know you can get also) but I am not sporty's and it will cost me 20.00 out of pocket at least with insurance. I can show the invoice of when I bought it to verify age of the unit and I will personally guarantee that will function 100% when you receive it. If you want to save 10.00 on ebay and know nothing about the unit that is ok and thanks for looking. I am a mooniac and I will stand behind what I sell you. That is the best I can do. Quote
Marauder Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 It has bluetooth and is wired, no battery but how many people actually run it off of the battery. I fly longer cross countries so it is hooked to power and 696. Thanks for looking. I do. Quote
Piloto Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 How about two burritos and a hot taco with guacamole on the side. José 1 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 but how many people actually run it off of the battery? Exactly 100% of the people that have an electrical failure that have a battery for their GDL 39. Quote
kmyfm20s Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 How about two burritos and a hot taco with guacamole on the side. José I love the #2 combination plate! Quote
FAST FLIGHT OPTIONS LLC Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 eBay enforces a damn good return policy if something isn't as described or not working correctly. No deal here Quote
Bob - S50 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 I do. Me too... but I bring the lighter adapter along just in case. Wish they made a USB charger. Quote
tsuttles Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Posted December 20, 2014 Everyone thanks for looking. Everyone flies differently and has different "have to" items. In a failure mine is not the 39 it is a backup handheld radio but I feel like communication is more important then weather and 1/2 traffic because if I get ATC they provide that information and much more. I have had an in flight electrical failure so I would say the stats are a little lower than 100% as mentioned by LANCECASPER. I respect everyones opinions and would love to see the site remain open to conversation and less into the sarcasm but I guess when behind a screen it is easier. Again thanks for looking and if you are not interested it is ok but no need for the sarcasm it only diminishes your integrity as a pilots. 1 Quote
kmyfm20s Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 I have mine hard wired to the ships power and turns on/off with the master switch. It also has the battery pack on it, it's my back for complete panel failure. Pretty amazing that you can have AHRS, WAAS, weather, and some traffic in a complete panel failure. Quote
LANCECASPER Posted December 20, 2014 Report Posted December 20, 2014 Everyone thanks for looking. Everyone flies differently and has different "have to" items. In a failure mine is not the 39 it is a backup handheld radio but I feel like communication is more important then weather and 1/2 traffic because if I get ATC they provide that information and much more. I have had an in flight electrical failure so I would say the stats are a little lower than 100% as mentioned by LANCECASPER. I respect everyones opinions and would love to see the site remain open to conversation and less into the sarcasm but I guess when behind a screen it is easier. Again thanks for looking and if you are not interested it is ok but no need for the sarcasm it only diminishes your integrity as a pilots. You asked, "How many people actually used the battery?", implying that it has no value. I simply answered your question by saying, "Exactly 100% of the people that have an electrical failure that have a battery for their GDL 39." Sorry you had an electrical failure but glad you're here to tell about it. The point that I was making is that if you have the GDL-39 battery if you have the electrical failure you are certainly going to use whatever you have available, including that battery, to get to, and safely land at the nearest airport. You didn't have the battery so you weren't part of the group to which I was referring. To make a long post even longer, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic, all I was saying is that like most items related to safety you only have to use it once to have made it worth whatever you paid for it. 1 Quote
Bob - S50 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Posted December 21, 2014 Everyone thanks for looking. Everyone flies differently and has different "have to" items. In a failure mine is not the 39 it is a backup handheld radio but I feel like communication is more important then weather and 1/2 traffic because if I get ATC they provide that information and much more. I have had an in flight electrical failure so I would say the stats are a little lower than 100% as mentioned by LANCECASPER. I respect everyones opinions and would love to see the site remain open to conversation and less into the sarcasm but I guess when behind a screen it is easier. Again thanks for looking and if you are not interested it is ok but no need for the sarcasm it only diminishes your integrity as a pilots. I actually bought the 3D model mostly for the AHRS function. If my attitude indicator fails in the weather, I'd much rather fly off the GDL39 attitude indicator and confirm it with the T&B than have to fly IMC on the T&B. With the battery backup, if I have to turn off all the electronics, in an emergency I could use my GDL39 and moving map tablet to navigate out over the water, then let down to VMC and go VFR to landing. Bob Quote
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