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[d1971]

I might be missing something obvious so pls bear with me. Going through some a/c's history, I've seen some that were bought at a price and then sold at a higher one. Given that each sale has a commission on it and thus lowers the end price, how is that possible ? Or am I reading the history pane incorrectly ?
Thanks.

[bolli]

Aircraft prices can also be influenced by the used market - ie a larger number of used aircraft on it of the same type will lower the value of the aircraft

[d1971]

Evidently yes, "supply and demand" are always in effect.
But can you buy for example a used An-72 for $13,320,000 and sell it for $16,161,600, just because the market was out of An-72's at that moment ?
Unless there is an option if you own the a/c, to set your price at will.

Thanks for your reply.

[BritAbroad]

Essentially, yes. Also, it is worth remembering that if you buy a large number of aircraft new, you get a discount from the manufacturer. Selling those on, you may find that the used market value is actually higher than what you paid due to the bulk order discount.

[d1971]

I see your point, yes.

Thanks for the reply.