After 200h of use

Chii · 7th June 2008, 10:42

I been looking for a unit in Sweden ans i stubled across an inspo from 99 that has been used several hudred hours. The unit is recomended and is said to be in fine shape. The buyer has sent som pictures that give some clues about extensive use. Fabrics are bleached and there are alot of scratches and dings (as supposed to be when used)

If you where in my choes would you consider buying such a unit? I do not care about visual defects but are there any problems with buying a unit that has been extensively dived? And if this is a unit worth buying what scould i pay for it? The seller is asking for 3500 euros which seems to be a bit to much for an old machine.

Would be glad to hear your opinion/Daniel

***USSMEG*** · 7th June 2008, 11:34

Yes it is a lot of $ for a unit as worn as that one is. Keep looking, I'd skip that one.
Paul

dave burke · 7th June 2008, 13:00

hi
unit is to old and to much money for a unit of that age
safe diving
dave

Simon A · 7th June 2008, 14:29

If that's what people are asking over your way then I'd look about coming to England to pick one up. I've seen at least one (http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-for-sale.html ) with backlit handsets and a new (co-axial) loom for £2000 (2500 euro's) so it would have to be very expensive shipping.
Although to be fair that spec is normaly advertised for £2500-£2600. but I include this one because Neil is a dive shop owner, has a good reputation and is selling the unit for a customer.
HTH
Simon A

Chii · 7th June 2008, 21:02

Its quite sad that a local instructor referred to the unit as a bargin for 3400 euros after hearing your opinions. The seller is a friend of the instructor and i am serously questioning his objectivity to recommend this unit.

Dave Faye · 8th June 2008, 00:01

I agree with the posters above. The unit is really overpriced even if it were barely used. Keep looking.

7th June 2008, 10:42	#1 (permalink)
Chii RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Sweden Posts: 31	After 200h of use I been looking for a unit in Sweden ans i stubled across an inspo from 99 that has been used several hudred hours. The unit is recomended and is said to be in fine shape. The buyer has sent som pictures that give some clues about extensive use. Fabrics are bleached and there are alot of scratches and dings (as supposed to be when used) If you where in my choes would you consider buying such a unit? I do not care about visual defects but are there any problems with buying a unit that has been extensively dived? And if this is a unit worth buying what scould i pay for it? The seller is asking for 3500 euros which seems to be a bit to much for an old machine. Would be glad to hear your opinion/Daniel
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7th June 2008, 11:34	#2 (permalink)
*USSMEG* USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 302	Re: After 200h of use Yes it is a lot of $ for a unit as worn as that one is. Keep looking, I'd skip that one. Paul
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7th June 2008, 13:00	#3 (permalink)
dave burke RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kent Posts: 141	Re: After 200h of use hi unit is to old and to much money for a unit of that age safe diving dave
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7th June 2008, 14:29	#4 (permalink)
Simon A Escapee from DIY Rebreather's Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 346	Re: After 200h of use If that's what people are asking over your way then I'd look about coming to England to pick one up. I've seen at least one (http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-for-sale.html ) with backlit handsets and a new (co-axial) loom for £2000 (2500 euro's) so it would have to be very expensive shipping. Although to be fair that spec is normaly advertised for £2500-£2600. but I include this one because Neil is a dive shop owner, has a good reputation and is selling the unit for a customer. HTH Simon A Last edited by Simon A : 7th June 2008 at 14:39.
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7th June 2008, 21:02	#5 (permalink)
Chii RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Sweden Posts: 31	Re: After 200h of use Its quite sad that a local instructor referred to the unit as a bargin for 3400 euros after hearing your opinions. The seller is a friend of the instructor and i am serously questioning his objectivity to recommend this unit. Last edited by Chii : 7th June 2008 at 21:07.
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8th June 2008, 00:01	#6 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: After 200h of use I agree with the posters above. The unit is really overpriced even if it were barely used. Keep looking. __________________ Dave http://www.Bostondeepwrecks.com http://www.Fayelaw.com
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