Tips and Tricks on Finding Used RC Cars For Sale

While there are many who decide to get the latest RC car or truck the day it comes out, some of us wait and get a great deal on a fine used RC car. If you are in the market for your first car or truck, looking to pick up a spare for a family member or friend, or just not apt to pay full price to spend time on the weekends with your toy, here are some of the best ways to find used RC cars for sale.

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Online R/C Trade Boards
Going online to the various R/C forums, message boards and communities can usually point you toward their For Sale and Trade section. These online communities are a good way to find people near you that have items for sale. When looking at these types of places for a used RC car, make sure you check the type of forum you're on. Some have a trader feedback rating, where you can see if they have a good reputation for trading and selling on the boards. This can help protect you against scams and other nefarious dealings. The R/C Tech R/C Items for Sale or Trade listing on their forum is a good way to start your search. Several racers have cars, accessories, and pit items for sale here.
Auction Sites
Checking auction sites like Ebay is as simple as loading the page and putting in a few select keywords to narrow down the listings for what you are interested in. Buying a used vehicle on Ebay does come with some buyer protections, so this is a popular option among the RC community.
Classifieds
Another way to get cheaper used RC cars is to browse the online RC classifieds. Working like regular newspaper classifieds, they are solely for the buying and selling of RC related items. This helps you see more of what you are interested in, without having to sift through your local paper's offerings of a couch and gently used appliances. One such classified location, RC Trader, can help you narrow your search.
Local Hobbyshops
Some local hobbyshops will take in used vehicles or have some that have been left on consignment. Checking with ones in your area could net you the car, truck, or other vehicle of your dreams at a rock bottom price. These used vehicles will not typically come with any type of warranty, so buying from a shop will be the same as buying from an individual --on an as is basis. However, having a good rapport with shop owners can have them looking out for vehicles that you are interested in and giving you a heads up when they come into the shop.
Race Events 
At some club events and at many of the larger RC events like the Psycho Nitro Blast, you may walk by pit areas that have local racers selling some of their old and used cars and items. When racers are ready to upgrade or get a new RC, many times they will set up a table at their local race events so that they are able to recoup some of the money they spent. By browsing around your club races, or by attending these larger events, you may come home with a nicely-priced used RC car that you've been looking for. 
No matter what way you incorporate into your used RC car search, by taking your time and looking over the listings, you can get precisely what you are looking for at a cheaper rate than a new model off the shelves.