Are asking prices really as unrealistic as they look

You've seen it more than you think. It's a matter of priorities -
those who really know the airplane are too busy to clean it because
they have more important things to do.

That's a pretty gross generalization, but I'll admit it's not a black and
white issue.

However, in my experience it's usually safe to say that an aircraft that's
kept immaculate is going to sell for a higher price than one that isn't.

It's the same sort of phenomenon as selling a house with bad rain gutters.
Everyone knows that gutters don't cost much to replace -- but when given the
choice, most people will steer clear of the house with rusted out, dented
rain gutters.

Why? Because they know that what's on the outside often indicates what's on
the inside.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"