Should I get my Inspire 1 out of the pawn shop??

Tom Sanderson · Dec 29, 2016

Hey guys, I need some opinions please. Long story short - I had a silent heart attack last year and my business pretty much went under. A few months ago I had to pawn my Inspire 1, (single controller, 4 batteries, and ipad 2 air). To get it out of pawn would only be $650. My finances are back to normal (I took an industry job and thankfully it pays very well) so it won't put me in a bind to pick it up.

However, my question is, with the current value of the Inspire 1 being fairly low, is it even worth it to get it back? Those batteries have been sitting in the pawn shop unused for about 5 months - would they even work at this point??

Thanks for any advice guys!!

SanCap · Dec 29, 2016

Even if the batteries are toast you can sell the controller for at least $250 and get 5-800 for the inspire plus whatever the iPad is worth.

Tom Sanderson · Dec 29, 2016

Yeah, that's true. And if I can use it to land even a few side jobs, i suppose it's worth it.

marg2 · Dec 29, 2016

get it back

slim.slamma · Dec 29, 2016

GET IT BACK FOSHO

Photo Jim · Dec 31, 2016

There is no reason to ditch your Inspire 1 just because there is a new version out. Plenty of people, including myself, have made money with the Inspire one and we continue to do so. There will always be something better out there. Does this mean the Inspire 2 owners will have to ditch their craft when the Inspire 3 comes out? I don't think so.