Would you buy a spark with a cracked arm repaired with super glue?

[BeauS]

It comes with the controller and they’re asking $289. How much would you pay?

 

[WV. Rootman]

No, other things could be wrong also. Why the hassle, unless you know the workings real well and don't mind playing around with it. That's my 2 cents.

 

[Ansia]

A glued arm will most likely have a nasty vibrations and will be a hazzard in the skies. I would shy away from it.

 

[Weston Ney]

It comes with the controller and they’re asking $289. How much would you pay?

They really should be asking less. If they were asking 150 for it then I would take it and try to fix it better, but you could get a brand new spark for close to that amount, and then get a used remote, or get a non crashed used combo. 50 more dollars is much better than getting a potentially bricked drone. Save your time and money by spending a little bit more.

 

[msinger]

$289 is not a good price for a damaged Spark.

You can buy a refurbished Spark (in like new condition) from DJI here on eBay for $279. Refurbished drones from DJI also come with the same 1-year warranty as a new Spark. See more details here.

 

[SkyFly]

The video may not look stable due to the cracked arm, and super glue is also not a permanent fix. Changes in heat weaken it over time. I’d ask him $150 and if he says no, let it be.

 

[Dr_VonDuck]

Nosir. 150 tops. then maybe buy a new part to replace the cracked one. assuming thats all thats wrong with it

and i wouldnt buy it unless i could fly it to make sure it wasnt complete carp.

 

[goinup]

No. The integral damage to this arm is permanent.
Take MSinger's advice.

 

[roosta]

Nope. I'd steer clear if anything that's second hand WITH: cracks, rough scratches/blemishes or a shady history/owner. Stop looking at the dollars and spend extra from someone who has a decent reputation and will be transparent with you in the sale. Preferably, you hope the drone has only ONE previous owner, too.


RoOSTA

 

[RedDog7]

If DJI sells replacement arms then I'd buy, but not at his asking price. $150 plus a demo flight prior to handing the money over seems fair.