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Postby bgdkmetzger2003 » Mon May 15, 2006 10:29 pm

I have this 6'10 fun board that ive been thinking of selling. It has a hole near the back of it from me putting my knee in it. Other than that its in pretty good shape. Do you think I should pay to get it fixed up first, or just sell it as it is for less money??
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Postby tomcat360 » Tue May 16, 2006 1:30 am

"hole"?

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Postby grub » Tue May 16, 2006 11:57 am

:idea: Fix it yourself... not hard, always usefull to know and if it is a board you don't want, what better chance will you get to have a play.
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Postby bgdkmetzger2003 » Tue May 16, 2006 5:25 pm

im working on the pics...

ive tried to fix it myself with solar rez but it just keep cracking and taking on water. ive had it drying out for a while now. ill get more money if i payed to have it fixed and then sell it right? or is it not worth getting fixed?

the pix are comin
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Postby tomcat360 » Tue May 16, 2006 8:26 pm

we'll judge based on pics
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Postby FishKid Wales » Wed May 17, 2006 3:26 pm

If I was you I'd get the dings fixed by a pro as it would add loads of value onto the board if you sell it ready for action! Also to make it look really shiny apply a small amount of car polish add give it a quick buff up, obviously after youve removed all the wax, then hey presto 1 shiny board raedy for ebay=loads of $'s for you! :D
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Postby grub » Wed May 17, 2006 4:00 pm

WishKid Wales wrote:If I was you I'd get the dings fixed by a pro as it would add loads of value onto the board if you sell it ready for action! Also to make it look really shiny apply a small amount of car polish add give it a quick buff up, obviously after youve removed all the wax, then hey presto 1 shiny board raedy for ebay=loads of $'s for you! :D

hmm, if you are going to use a buffer becareful with heat otherwise ebay=no $'s for you! :D As for getting it fix by a "pro", I still feel that you would be better off fixing it yourself; an experience that is simply learned and can be put into practise when really needed...

I use to buy a lot of boards to fix and resell... I always prefer to see any repair jobs how ever good or bad they maybe; stickers and paint always makes you feel a little uneasy.
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Postby tomcat360 » Wed May 17, 2006 8:26 pm

There are a ton of old messed up thrusters at WRV all for like under 100, I was considering using my left over resin from my board I'm shaping to fix a couple up.

Then sell them back!

Grub, do you make much dinero off of them, or do you basically do it for enjoyment and practice?
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Postby grub » Wed May 17, 2006 10:19 pm

tomcat360 wrote:Grub, do you make much dinero off of them, or do you basically do it for enjoyment and practice?


I did it for about four years (around 5 to 10 a year) but not for money; I find it fun and it was a good way to trying as many boards as I could...
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Postby tomcat360 » Wed May 17, 2006 11:48 pm

yeah it would be great to do that. I'll have almost 30 oz left over, so I'll probably do a couple. I wish they had more beat up longboards and fishes in the used rack at the store, but still, it's a good idea.

Do you have any pictures of ones you did?
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Postby bgdkmetzger2003 » Thu May 18, 2006 1:22 am

ok heres a pic of the board
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its the one on the far right....

I actually took it in today and the guy said he could fix it for 65 bucks! i figured that wasnt too bad considering the shape it was in.
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Postby tomcat360 » Thu May 18, 2006 11:40 am

the spot where you have the tape? Doesnt look too bad, I would be more worried about the yellowing that is to the right of it.

seems to be in good condition, I think you could flix it your self, but if you don't feel comfortable, then don't bother.

It's all up to you
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