dgroff85

iTrader: (29)

Anyone have any advice on trading? I'm looking to trade one of my summits, but I've never traded anything because I don't want to lose my truck with nothing to show for it. So any advice would be great.

LaTuFu

iTrader: (18)

With something as valuable as a Summit, I almost think you'd be better off selling the Summit and then purchasing the other truck that you want.

Just remember, lower feedback ships first. If that means you would be the first shipper, I would suggest doing as much homework and asking as many questions as possible. If possible, try to trade with someone that you know.

What is the trade you're thinking about?

dgroff85

iTrader: (29)

stampede 4x4 rtr with a 3800kv castle combo and velineon combo.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...x4-summit.html

and

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...it-1-10-a.html

Jarrad

iTrader: (3)

He has 56 posts in 5 years, every single one of them is in the for sale/trade forums. I myself would be wary unless you could meet him in person. That's just my opinion. He is not really a part of the community, only using the forums to buy a couple of things. But with his 5 feed back make him ship first.

hotrod87

iTrader: (252)

Lowest feedback ships first . Always remember this.

nhmade

iTrader: (54)

What this guy said....Unless its someone you have done a bazillion trades with..lol

hotrod87

iTrader: (252)

LOL . Was wondering where you were.

Kylar

iTrader: (187)

I would be very VERY careful who you trade with. To reduce the risk make sure they have been a member for a long time, with lots of posts, also make sure they have a good amount of feedback. I would also request to talk to them over the phone just so everything is clear. Still a bit risky IMO, for me I would always ask they ship first, but thats because i've kind of earned it with my feedback. One more thing, i personally would not trade outside of the U.S. To much hassle and risk IMO.



He looks ok, he doesnt have alot of feedback, but at least its all good. I would make him ship first, however you should be able to sell your summit for $375 all day, and then you can just buy what you want.

Cadimman

iTrader: (41)

Ship with tracking and insurance!!!
Always speak on the phone first as well.

LaTuFu

iTrader: (18)

No way, unless he's shipping first AND coughing up some cash in the deal. For what your Summit is worth used, you could buy a brand new Stampede VXL 4x4.

badaml

iTrader: (132)

My buddy got a stampede vxl a while back, he is not inexperienced with rc. Hates it, it breaks all the time, always an issue with it. Keep the summit or get an erevo.

My buddy has had many traxxas rc's, and also 1/8 buggies. The stampede vxl is not one he would buy again.

Yes, lower feedback ships first. Feedback is important, but also make sure the feedback is not mostly as a buyer, since that tells you nothing of the persons word or character. Trades and sales is what counts in feedback.

roadrashracing2

best way to trade is not to trade.

dgroff85

iTrader: (29)

agreed, I just sold it.

hotrod87

iTrader: (252)

I don't think trading is a bad thing. You just have to be smart about it. Some of us cannot afford to always buy new stuff, so when you trade both parties get something they want and rid of something they don't. Its usually a win win situation.

Tran901

iTrader: (97)

i traded my axial for a emaxx...the guy wanted to trade me so i had him ship the out first with a tracking number that proved it had been shipped and had an est delivery time..then i shipped mine with the same thing...they arrived 1 day apart from each other and it worked out.......i'd def trade with that person again!