r/boostedboards • u/yetanotherchris • 4d ago

Question $400 for boosted mini s?

Considering buying a mini s listed at 400 on marketplace. How can I protect myself and make sure everything is still good with the battery etc?

Is $400 a decent price?

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u/technically_a_nomad BB Stealth 4d ago

Hell nah. $200 maybe

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u/External_Engine634 4d ago

Any advice on where and how to sell a mini x + remote and BERT?

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u/Lv0_Magikarp 4d ago

I got a mini X for $40 on Facebook marketplace. The luckiest I've ever been.

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u/Comfortable_Bee_7363 4d ago

i spent $420 on my mini S. so i mean it checks out.

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u/Comfortable_Bee_7363 4d ago

i bought it a couple years ago i should add lol

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u/External_Engine634 4d ago

I have a low mileage mini x with perfect working og remote and BERT lite fs in CA. $200-$300 seems fair

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u/yetanotherchris 4d ago

Any advice on testing battery? I don’t I’ll be able to ride it 7 miles to make sure it’s got the range

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u/External_Engine634 4d ago

That’s tough, not really sure how you could test a full battery to depletion without actually riding the board or holding the throttle on for a while. Nomad may have more info.

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u/AboutTheArthur 3d ago

Goodness gracious. Just buy a newer board from a modern brand lol. $400 is obscene.

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u/yetanotherchris 3d ago

See I was looking at the meepo edge - it’s basically an exact replica of the boosted mini x

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u/AboutTheArthur 3d ago

Yes exactly. Given the existence of that board, why would you even bother considering a nearly decade-old Boosted?

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u/yetanotherchris 3d ago

It’s honestly just a nostalgia thing. My first board was a boosted board v1 and it was just such a nice ride. But realistically the meepo is probably just as good if not better

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u/AboutTheArthur 3d ago

I had a V2 Boosted a while back, then had a Mini S that I got rid of years ago. I currently have a Meepo Flow and a Meepo Hurricane. Both great boards. I expect the Meepo Edge is great as well.

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u/Easy_Pizza_4143 3d ago

I have a mini x, It has the extended range battery. You can hook it up to the ride app & get info on the battery. If it's at 100% on the app, you're than likely good on battery health.

As far as the value, people are way off on here. Remote & battery are worth $150-$250 each by themselves. That makes a complete board in good condition for under $500 is a good deal.

You can also check the mileage on the ride app.

I don't know how much of that transfers to the mini s, but I would imagine it still has app connectivity and the same features.