Used Aircraft too expensive

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Hi,

Happy New year and great game as always !

I stumbled on what might be a bit of unrealism even for a simulated environment.

I understand that the aircraft that were first leased on Aspern where part of an immediate delivery program which was a great idea to get the world going. What I don't understand is why the aircraft that are now becoming available on the used market through companies going bankrupt or returning their leased aircraft (fleet change) are being priced higher than the new aircraft lease option ?

The airliner in particular is the EMB195 which is about 10% more expensive used than new order. The way I see it since established airlines have to suffer revenue loss due to trial members rushing to set up routes and compete with poor strategies, they should be able to win back some advantage by being able to lease the failed enterprises aircraft at a cheaper price (they would already be close by) than ordering one on lease brand new.

I believe this would happen in the real world as used new aircraft in such large numbers would be priced to move giving the world a true free market (priced to move).

Thanx for the time.

FQ

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Hi FQ,

I understand where you are coming from but there is a kind of "demand" simulator when it comes to the used aircraft market. Martin or Sascha will be able to tell you more but basically if the aircraft remains on the market for a period of time, it becomes discounted and further discounted if not leased out. For example I have some 737-600s in GATOW where I paid less than 1.6mil deposit, for an aircraft less than a year old.

So basically the price will get cheaper if no one if prepared to pay the price. However by the looks of it people are willing to pay at the moment...

Thanks

Ian

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The price is higher at the moment because the aircrafts are brand new. And I have seen some are still bidding on some planes even if they are more expensive ....... The price will decrease over the next weeks so you just have to monitor and when the price is OK for you you can place your bid.

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Hey guys,

Gotcha. As if with anything they just can't get cheaper fast enough I guess !!

FQ