Ducky 0 #1 August 19, 2002 I have been watching Ebay closely for weeks as I am in the market for gear. I came across an auction for a used cypres I thought seemed a bit fishy, but didn't think much of it til tonight wile on the Cypres website. I was able to go back on ebay and find the old auction. Check out the following 2 links!!! I hope no one got suckered http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1848847597 http://www.pia.com/SSK/cypres/missing.htm kwak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 August 19, 2002 thanks for the info! that sucks for those people who lost em!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 August 19, 2002 If anyone actually bought one of those I wouldn't call them too smart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #4 August 19, 2002 On a better note, there is a dealer selling new Cypres for $820 each on Ebay. By all accounts they seem to be legit. Kinda cracks me up how the prices of cypres have come down yet people are still so unrealistic in their asking prices while trying to sell one. kwakSometimes your the bug, sometimes your the windshield. Sometimes your the hammer sometimes your the nail. Question is Hun, Do you wanna get hammered or do you wanna get nailed????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #5 August 19, 2002 If you are talking about the asap person , check the feedback before bidding . I recently paid full price for one rather than deal with them . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #6 August 19, 2002 while I had no plans of buying from them I appreciate the tip kwakSometimes your the bug, sometimes your the windshield. Sometimes your the hammer sometimes your the nail. Question is Hun, Do you wanna get hammered or do you wanna get nailed????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #7 August 19, 2002 Heaven forbid you ever leave them a deserved negative feedback . Very hostile . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 August 19, 2002 Hell... I'd buy one for $10 just do do tests on it like the battery test (Use more keeping it on or turning it off)and other things.... Someone might want ot point this out to BillVon or quade since they are geeks too...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #9 August 19, 2002 QuoteKinda cracks me up how the prices of cypres have come down yet people are still so unrealistic in their asking prices while trying to sell one Airtec has a used cypress calculator that gives a decent dollar amount if you were trying to sell a cypres. Something to consider is that even though a cypres is ~$900, it still costs what almost $1500 over it's life. Someone has to pay for the 4 year and 8 year checks.... the fair way would be to factor in the costs and price accordingly...I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #10 August 19, 2002 QuoteIf you are talking about the asap person , check the feedback before bidding . I recently paid full price for one rather than deal with them . I have a completely different opinion. I've bought TWO cypreses from ASAPTRADES at $820.00 and I'm thrilled. He's a strange, hyperactive kid, but so what? He quickly sent two, brand new, unopened cypreses for the price we agreed on. I think the reason people bitch about him is he's a huckster. This kid is always looking for an opportunity. If you casually mention you like hamburgers, he'll try to sell you his lunch. He's not a nice, polite, passive seller -- he's in your face trying to get ahead. And that's really obnoxious. On the other hand, he appears to be honest, offers a real value, and is probably a better businessman than any of us. If I needed another cypres, I'd call him right away. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auryn 0 #11 August 19, 2002 I also bought my Cypres from him.. He delivered quickly and made some very special shipping arrangements to get it to my rigger for install (which turned out to be pretty complicated) He did a great job for me. Blue Skies ! Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 25 #12 August 19, 2002 Read the post in the Guestbook (third from top last time I looked) about AADs supposedly destroyed in a train crash that are being sold on e-Bay. Check the serial numbers of missing Cypres units before you buy....Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #13 August 19, 2002 The ebay cypres has a close up photo of the serial number. It matches one of the 8 units on the non-airworthy list. Looks like no one bid on that auction. Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 August 19, 2002 QuoteAADs supposedly destroyed in a train crash that are being sold on e-Bay Morning! I fired off an e-mail last night to the Cypres people here in the US, because I was not aware they knew about it. Here is Cliff Schmucker's response: ********* Hi Michele, thank you for the email and information one of the guys who had been bidding was in contact with us and was very helpful in this matter we contacted the ebay seller to see if we could work something out with him to make sure they are not jumped again, but he hasn't replied... all we can do at this point is try to keep potential buyers informed - I hope everyone can appreciate that we are just trying to keep everyone safe, as we really do not know what these units were subjected to in the train wreck again, thanks for the kind email Cliff ************* Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #15 August 19, 2002 I guess I should have mentioned when I posted this that I had already sent an email to airtec/ssk. I figured they should be notified if no one else. kwakSometimes your the bug, sometimes your the windshield. Sometimes your the hammer sometimes your the nail. Question is Hun, Do you wanna get hammered or do you wanna get nailed????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #16 August 20, 2002 I am watching e-bay for that cypres to reappear . As soon as it does I will let e-bay know about it . If anyone bids on it I will inform them too . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #17 August 20, 2002 Let me know... I'm kinda wanting one as a project device.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
