Found a Used Mini 4 Pro: Questions I should ask?

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

Found this near me for $1,000
I did ask what size batteries.
Why he is selling it
I think he owns other drones as he said he gets his drone insurance through State Farm.
He also shows that it is no longer bound (I believe is the) term to an account as long as I confirm the I’d #?
What other questions/

 

[Bad Santa]

Don't do the deal unless it's unbound and a face-to-face transaction. Bring a friend and meet in a public place.

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

Batteries are standard and he is selling this one as he as a drone that has thermal camera.
Yea I would meet up with him.

 

[Cafguy]

They probably don't have many BUT ask the seller how many cycles are on the batteries.

 

[Dave Pitman]

That picture shows that it is still bound to their account. I checked, and it is also just out of warranty.
If your budget is a little higher, I have a brand new, open box, never activated, with full warranty, mini 4 pro fly more combo plus that I'm not going to be using. I don't have it listed, but I saw your post. I'm in Washington, so it would need shipped. Just putting it out there. I also have a prefect Mavic 2 Pro kit that I'm not using anymore if you budget is less. I understand if you prefer local.

 

[Bad Santa]

Batteries are standard and he is selling this one as he as a drone that has thermal camera.
Yea I would meet up with him.

The reason I say this is there's a very popular scam right now where people SAY they have a DJI drone for sale. They will go through all the steps, including setting up a time to meet, and then there will be something that comes up where they can't meet you.
This is where they will give you the opportunity to set up alternate payment/delivery options.

Don't get your hopes too high.

 

[Cafguy]

That picture shows that it is still bound to their account. I checked, and it is also just out of warranty.
If your budget is a little higher, I have a brand new, open box, never activated, with full warranty, mini 4 pro fly more combo plus that I'm not going to be using. I don't have it listed, but I saw your post. I'm in Washington, so it would need shipped. Just putting it out there. I also have a prefect Mavic 2 Pro kit that I'm not using anymore if you budget is less. I understand if you prefer local.

If I were the OP I would think seriously about getting this!

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

That picture shows that it is still bound to their account. I checked, and it is also just out of warranty.
If your budget is a little higher, I have a brand new, open box, never activated, with full warranty, mini 4 pro fly more combo plus that I'm not going to be using. I don't have it listed, but I saw your post. I'm in Washington, so it would need shipped. Just putting it out there. I also have a prefect Mavic 2 Pro kit that I'm not using anymore if you budget is less. I understand if you prefer local.

Yes I realized after posting it was still bound.

 

[Meta4]

Yes I realized after posting it was still bound.

But it only takes a minute for the original owner to fix that.

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

But it only takes a minute for the original owner to fix that.

Yea I would want to see him remove it and then successful add it to my account.

 

[mavic3usa]

Yea I would want to see him remove it and then successful add it to my account.

You don't need to see him remove it but adding your account prior to completing the sell would be ideal.

In addition to the [non]-warranty, it appears DJI Care Refresh hasn't been added to this particular drone so it may be an option for you to add it, if that's something you want (I advise *yes*)

https://repair.dji.com/device/search?re=us&lang=en

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

You don't need to see him remove it but adding your account prior to completing the sell would be ideal.

In addition to the [non]-warranty, it appears DJI Care Refresh hasn't been added to this particular drone so it may be an option for you to add it, if that's something you want (I advise *yes*)

https://repair.dji.com/device/search?re=us&lang=en

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Very cool thank you. He did mention he had not gotten the care plan and I definitely want it.

 

[dart106]

The reason I say this is there's a very popular scam right now where people SAY they have a DJI drone for sale. They will go through all the steps, including setting up a time to meet, and then there will be something that comes up where they can't meet you.
This is where they will give you the opportunity to set up alternate payment/delivery options.

Don't get your hopes too high.

Very good advice. Have an elderly friend who was scammed with the exact same technique but, a different subject. Beware of the “just wire the money via Western Union”, or whatever quick money transfer method.

 

[JAW]

Just my personal opinion, but I would not buy a used drone from a person I did not know and that was not done face-to-face. Also, I think the price is a bit high. Again, just my personal opinion.

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

Well miss that one. He either took it down or sold it but it’s no where to be found on FB marketplace. Still looking

 

[Bad Santa]

Well miss that one. He either took it down or sold it but it’s no where to be found on FB marketplace. Still looking

You dodged a scam.
Seriously, it's just that simple.
This scam is EVERYWHERE.

Here's an example

https://offerup.com/item/detail/681e8f5a-d7cb-3f08-9c45-08c7832aebbd?q=dji+mini

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

You dodged a scam.
Seriously, it's just that simple.
This scam is EVERYWHERE.

Here's an example

https://offerup.com/item/detail/681e8f5a-d7cb-3f08-9c45-08c7832aebbd?q=dji+mini

Yep very possible. I’m very aware about scammers and I appreciate your continued reminders.

 

[Dale D]

Just my personal opinion, but I would not buy a used drone from a person I did not know and that was not done face-to-face. Also, I think the price is a bit high. Again, just my personal opinion.

I totally agree with this concept of not buying a used drone unless you can personally have a demo from the owner face to face. I know this is nearly impossible, so I would just rather save up for the retail cost, and buy from a reputable source where a return policy exists.

 

[1gratefulflyingdawg]

I totally agree with this concept of not buying a used drone unless you can personally have a demo from the owner face to face. I know this is nearly impossible, so I would just rather save up for the retail cost, and buy from a reputable source where a return policy exists.

Yea that is what I have concluded, buy new no previous owner issues.

 

[GadgetGuy]

You dodged a scam.
Seriously, it's just that simple.
This scam is EVERYWHERE.

Here's an example

https://offerup.com/item/detail/681e8f5a-d7cb-3f08-9c45-08c7832aebbd?q=dji+mini

That one could be legit, but not worth taking a chance.