New or Second hand.

[EYEONME1982]

Hi,

Looking into buying a P3A, but do I buy new or second hand from the likes of eBay.

As a second hand one in the UK can be had for £100 less than a new one, the saving could get me another battery.

What do you think?

Thanks.

 

[BigAl07]

I'm VERY leery of buying an R/C aircraft 2nd hand. I don't think I'd risk it over $100

 

[N017RW]

+1
Stranger Danger!
Friends and/or associates... maybe.

 

[alokbhargava]

I prefer to buy a new one.

 

[EYEONME1982]

Thanks that's what I was thinking.

 

[Trackman1]

You would also be getting a used battery and not getting a warranty.

Not enough price difference.

 

[top boy roy]

You don't know what a second hand one has been through could have many problems that don't get noticed straight away best off getting a new one

 

[noki49]

I also get the impression that DJI won't entertain a warranty claim without the original receipt? which seems unfair if you are the first and only registered flyer on their app.

 

[JasonJett]

buy new. I bought used and in the middle of a crazy warranty claim that is hard to do. If you trust someone and they have orginal proof of purchase you might consider it.

 

[Mark The Droner]

It would have to be half of retail, plus assurance that it works perfectly, plus a money back guarantee if it doesn't work perfectly.

Otherwise, I'd go new.

 

[gavcuk]

I bought a P3A 2nd hand from London Camera Exchange. They have a second hand section on their site.


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[cb4017]

Have you considered a refurbished unit from DJI? I ordered mine from the DJI website. It looks like new, came with the standard warranty and I saved $120.

 

[SONIC]

Yeah My first one (standard) was DJI refurb. Brand new looking, flew perfectly, 2 day shipping. I was very happy with it.

 

[phantomi]

Hi,

Looking into buying a P3A, but do I buy new or second hand from the likes of eBay.

As a second hand one in the UK can be had for £100 less than a new one, the saving could get me another battery.

What do you think?

Thanks.

Only and only if you can test it at the field. A visual comprehensive inspection and tl least 2 complete flights.

 

[EYEONME1982]

Thanks all I will look on the DJI site now.

 

[Numone]

Thanks all I will look on the DJI site now.

Or get a new one from SLR Hut at £549 delivered? I paid £699 from Jessops in January. SLR gets rave reviews from many in the UK.

 

[Vertigo]

In the EU, by law, the manufacturer has to honor the 2 year warranty, regardless if you bought it new or used. The UK is still in the EU, but that may not last long . The OEM may require the original invoice, but it doesnt have to be in your name.

That said, £100 seems like a small rebate for a used one. When I bought mine, asking price was around 70% of list price, and after noticing the gimbal was bent and 2 motors running rough, I took it home for for around 1/3 of list price . The battery had just 7 flights on her.