Wow.. I've never had a worse experience with any sales person in any industry.
I'm mostly venting and wont post any details about who.. but..
I have a few questions for the community;
Would anyone put a deposit and sign a sales agreement without;
1. a pre-buy inspection?
2. viewing the aircraft in person?
3. flying the aircraft?
and/or
4. engaging with the owner/builder (I can think of a ton of good reasons why talking with the owner is both a benefit to the owner and potential buyer).
(note: one wouldn't do this when buying property or another vehicle and IMHO the purchase of an experimental private aircraft is far more personal and the manifestation of poor previous ownership could result in death.. or worse). There must be personal involvement between previous and new owners. Its an aircraft for dad gum sake!
I was told I couldn't bring a mechanic/view/fly/inspect the plane (even though its practically in my back yard) unless I plunked down cash and signed a sales agreement.
Tire kicking was clearly not a factor in this exchange but his reticence and lack of professionalism has left me with no doubt that my RV10 purchase will not be done through a broker.
I'm mostly venting and wont post any details about who.. but..
I have a few questions for the community;
Would anyone put a deposit and sign a sales agreement without;
1. a pre-buy inspection?
2. viewing the aircraft in person?
3. flying the aircraft?
and/or
4. engaging with the owner/builder (I can think of a ton of good reasons why talking with the owner is both a benefit to the owner and potential buyer).
(note: one wouldn't do this when buying property or another vehicle and IMHO the purchase of an experimental private aircraft is far more personal and the manifestation of poor previous ownership could result in death.. or worse). There must be personal involvement between previous and new owners. Its an aircraft for dad gum sake!
I was told I couldn't bring a mechanic/view/fly/inspect the plane (even though its practically in my back yard) unless I plunked down cash and signed a sales agreement.
Tire kicking was clearly not a factor in this exchange but his reticence and lack of professionalism has left me with no doubt that my RV10 purchase will not be done through a broker.