Buying Secondhand

Leg of Salmon · 4th June 2008, 19:46

Hi

I am thinking of going CCR next year.

Are there any reasons not to buy an Inspiration Vision second hand?

Given that the software can be upgraded, and I can be fussy over the unit I choose with respect to condition and options, what do you get when you buy new?

Thanks
Chris

Ferg3333 · 4th June 2008, 22:36

I would advise you only buy that has just had the electronics serviced at ap, this is important for classics and nothing has really filtered through about the visions yet apart from the odd software problem.

so yes i would by second hand

brewmaster · 4th June 2008, 23:58

i bought second hand classic 1 1/2 ago. my instuctor helped rebuild it. i have not had a problem. the key was my instuctor who knew the unit inside and out.

cheers
bill

oc_jopi · 12th August 2008, 18:18

It really helps (obviously) if you know the seller personally, have seen if he/she had any problems with the unit, how the unit is treated / serviced etc. If seller writes to any rebreather-forums, check the message history if there's been any issues with the unit.

Bought a used Vision last week, so far very happy with the deal (hi M!) Hopefully it stays that way

colinj · 12th August 2008, 23:40

I bought my classic second hand (after a check with AP on the history using the serial supplied by the owner) I have had a great time diving with it but made sure it was checked and fully serviced by the OEM before it went anywhere near the water.

Lancer4545 · 13th August 2008, 03:57

Hi Chris,

Stuey is selling his Inspo-Vision and I know he is keen to find a buyer.

I have spent many hours diving deep with him and can vouch fo it as being a top notch unit.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...vision-fs.html

Regards,

Lance

Deepdiver · 13th August 2008, 04:35

Chris,

If you go down the route of a second hand CCR the first thing to check is the serial number of the unit, this can be though AP. They will tell you all about the history of the unit.

The next thing is check the unit out if you are close, if possible sorce out your instructor and ask him for his advice (maybe he/she can check the unit out with you).

If you are after a Classic Inspo check the scrubber has not been damaged or distorted. You would need to be looking at the back lit handsets......

Leg of Salmon · 13th August 2008, 08:24

Thanks for the responses so far guys. I am not looking to buy at present, I havent even decided exactly what unit I want yet. I was just interested in any pitfalls there maybe with buy second hand. Cheers

Chris.

4th June 2008, 19:46	#1 (permalink)
Leg of Salmon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 8	Buying Secondhand Hi I am thinking of going CCR next year. Are there any reasons not to buy an Inspiration Vision second hand? Given that the software can be upgraded, and I can be fussy over the unit I choose with respect to condition and options, what do you get when you buy new? Thanks Chris
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4th June 2008, 22:36	#2 (permalink)
Ferg3333 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 137	Re: Buying Secondhand I would advise you only buy that has just had the electronics serviced at ap, this is important for classics and nothing has really filtered through about the visions yet apart from the odd software problem. so yes i would by second hand
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4th June 2008, 23:58	#3 (permalink)
brewmaster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sea girt nj Posts: 43	Re: Buying Secondhand i bought second hand classic 1 1/2 ago. my instuctor helped rebuild it. i have not had a problem. the key was my instuctor who knew the unit inside and out. cheers bill
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12th August 2008, 18:18	#4 (permalink)
oc_jopi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 3	Re: Buying Secondhand It really helps (obviously) if you know the seller personally, have seen if he/she had any problems with the unit, how the unit is treated / serviced etc. If seller writes to any rebreather-forums, check the message history if there's been any issues with the unit. Bought a used Vision last week, so far very happy with the deal (hi M!) Hopefully it stays that way
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12th August 2008, 23:40	#5 (permalink)
colinj New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Uttoxeter Posts: 66	Re: Buying Secondhand I bought my classic second hand (after a check with AP on the history using the serial supplied by the owner) I have had a great time diving with it but made sure it was checked and fully serviced by the OEM before it went anywhere near the water.
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13th August 2008, 03:57	#6 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 664	Re: Buying Secondhand Hi Chris, Stuey is selling his Inspo-Vision and I know he is keen to find a buyer. I have spent many hours diving deep with him and can vouch fo it as being a top notch unit. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...vision-fs.html Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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13th August 2008, 04:35	#7 (permalink)
Deepdiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 104	Re: Buying Secondhand Chris, If you go down the route of a second hand CCR the first thing to check is the serial number of the unit, this can be though AP. They will tell you all about the history of the unit. The next thing is check the unit out if you are close, if possible sorce out your instructor and ask him for his advice (maybe he/she can check the unit out with you). If you are after a Classic Inspo check the scrubber has not been damaged or distorted. You would need to be looking at the back lit handsets...... __________________ WWW.SEAWAYSCUBA.COM.AU WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHO’S IN ETERNITY Learn to dive today, learn to teach tomorrow - then live your life forever!
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13th August 2008, 08:24	#8 (permalink)
Leg of Salmon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 8	Re: Buying Secondhand Thanks for the responses so far guys. I am not looking to buy at present, I havent even decided exactly what unit I want yet. I was just interested in any pitfalls there maybe with buy second hand. Cheers Chris.
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