PURCHASERS:

"I cannot over emphasize the value I place on the services provided by John Murphy and his dedicated staff.  They delivered in spades the services promised. . . Knowing that the market was trending downward and using his guidance, we made three low offers that were not accepted.  The fourth time proved a winner.  Moreover, after I was ready to agree to a counter offer, John, who does all of the negotiating, advised me to counter again.  Reluctantly, I did, the seller agreed, and I recouped over 83% of John's fees in that one step.  Bottom line:  At no point did I ever think John was thinking of anyone but me, the buyer.  All in all, our King Air purchase was a positive experience without surprises, and I give my strongest recommendation for Murphy Acquisitions to anyone considering their services." - Austin, Texas

    " I employed Murphy Acquisitions to assist me in purchasing a King Air B200. They were very knowledgeable about the King Air and helped make the whole purchasing process smooth and painless. John was able to locate the perfect airplane or our needs and budget and even when securing financing seemed to be a problem, John hung in there with us to see the process through. The whole procedure from my first phone call to the closing of the deal was no more than 30 days.
    Even after the deal was closed, John continued to help me and answer my questions regarding avionics, maintenance, a ferry pilot, etc. The whole team is A-1 in my book, not just John Murphy, but Kelly and Marty also. The avionics, A & P and paint shops that John recommended were top notch as well. Murphy Acquisitions are well worth the fee that they charge and I guess my best recommendation would be that John is a man of integrity, excellent character (what you are when no one is watching) and I would definitely employ them again.  Archibald, Louisiana

"I have used (Murphy Acquisitions) and also recommended (them) to friends with positive results. John is as honest a guy as I have ever dealt with, and I have been in this business a long time.  He found me a B200 that was a good airplane at a good price, and one I would not have known about as it wasn't on the market. I will use (Murphy Acquisition) again and highly recommend (them). - Pierre, South Dakota

"How you were able to find the perfect King Air at the price I was willing to pay is beyond me. You must have your finger right on the King Air resale market pulse. From initial inquiry to the signed purchase agreement was less than 3 days. Amazing.  Your expertise and professional attitude were very much appreciated. I hope that you continue to prosper in your chosen profession and when we need another airplane, you will be hearing from me." - Decatur, Illinois

"Our company has purchased, owned and sold several aircraft over the past 14 years since its existence. We first had occasion to work with John Murphy, then with Gantt Aviation, in 1993. In 1996 we retained John Murphy to work on our behalf as our buyer’s representative/broker in the acquisition of a King Air B200. (Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. has since helped purchase another King Air in 2001 and sell a previously purchased aircraft later that same year.)  John Murphy provided extremely current, complete and precise information regarding the King Air market. John's informed advice enabled our acquisition of a King Air B200 under terms which were very beneficial to our company. John's knowledge of the market including pricing, technical capabilities and the availability of aircraft on a worldwide market basis was exemplary." - Quincy, Massachusetts

"I would like to commend you on your professionalism and knowledge of the aircraft market. When we first started this journey I thought that it was going to be simple and that I would find what we were looking for in a sales booklet. Boy was I wrong! After calling many salesmen and learning how each of them had the most perfect King Air for sale in the world. I was weary about using a broker but I knew after having several conversations with you that I could not make this kind of investment with the little bit of knowledge that I had. I also had this intuition that you were honest and not the type of person to tell me what you thought I wanted to hear just to close a deal. One thing is for sure. I bet there are very few people like yourself in the aircraft market. Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime." - Dublin, Georgia

"I have had the opportunity to use Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. on several purchases and found John to be very knowledgeable and detail orientated. I will continue to use Murphy Acquisitions as my resource for King Air purchases." - Sioux Fall, South Dakota

"In this unregulated world of aircraft sales, it is very difficult to judge a persons character over the telephone. Not true in this case of John Murphy. Although I have never met John in person, I have spoken with John for many years over the phone and have purchased two aircraft from him. He has been honest, professional, and pays attention to the details. He knows and follows the market very closely and is my first call when I need information on an aircraft. I look forward to working with and meeting John in the future." - Santa Ana, California

"I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your efforts in getting the purchase of the King Air 200 completed. Even when issues popped up, your approach to managing and analyzing the issue and always remaining professional helped make the transaction finally work out. After flying the aircraft now for a few hours, I appreciate even more the value of using your company for the acquisition. I definitely got a much better value than trying to accomplish this on my own. Your knowledge about the King Air definitely was an advantage during the pre-purchase inspection as this also helped save me some money in the future on maintenance. Thanks again." - Oxford, Michigan

"...thank you for all your help in acquiring our 1981 King Air B200. I have to say, the whole process of working with you to find, negotiate, acquire, pre-purchase and finally close the transaction on our B200 went as smoothly as it possible could have. When the day comes that we can move up to a King Air 300 or 350, you can count on a call from me, as we'll be using Murphy Acquisitions again." - Detroit, Michigan

"On behalf of my partners, I want to say thanks for a job well done. Your expertise and integrity proved to be a valuable asset to have on our side during the negotiation and purchase of our King Air 350. Your aircraft knowledge proved especially helpful during the inspection and repair phase of our purchase and on one item alone, more than offset your fees. We are proud of our new aircraft and would be more than willing to provide a reference to one of your future clients." - California


SELLERS:

My partner and I would like to thank you again for all the help, hard work and the guidance that you did and gave in the sale of our King Air 300. Everything was completed in an orderly and professional manor that led to a quick sale that was satisfying to us. Even though we never met face to face, I acquired a level of trust with you and your team that made the transaction worry-free. It was a pleasure to work with you and hope all of the success in the world for you and your team. If and when my partners and I come into the market for another King Air we will look no farther than John Murphy for our needs. -Gramling, S.C.

John Murphy and his staff provided our organization with outstanding service in the sale of our King Air 350.  As a result of John's assistance and his professional contacts we were able to divest of our aircraft at a price that we were very happy with - despite an extremely challenging seller's market.  I would absolutely and without any hesitation, recommend Murphy Acquisitions to anyone or any organization considering the purchase or sale of an aircraft.  - Vancouver, Canada

Thanks for all your help with the recent sale of our B200. I don’t think the sale could have gone any smoother than it did. (I signed the listing agreement with you on April 23rd and the aircraft sale closed on June 30th). The “smooth” sale is a testament to you and your team, and something you should be very proud of. . . . Thanks again for making the sale process so timely and trouble free. - Melvindale, Michigan

"I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for handling my aircraft sale. I thought our transaction went very smooth. From the beginning, you were very professional and punctual. Your insight was very helpful and I feel I received more for my plane than what I expected. Your knowledge of the industry, aircraft and its history proved to be very helpful when issues came up. The best part of doing business with you was communication. As an owner/operator, I am very demanding. You were always accessible and kept me informed the whole way through our sales process. Even when nothing was happening you called or emailed me with updates. That is very comforting. If you ever need a reference please do not hesitate to call. " - Warren, Michigan

"On behalf of _________ and myself, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for a job well done on getting our King Air sold. You were not only always available to respond to our questions, but displayed a warm and friendly manner as you guided us through the not so familiar process of selling our aircraft. If the need ever arises again we would not hesitate to call on you, as well as recommend Murphy Acquisitions to others. We really appreciate the time and effort you expended in closing this deal. Thanks again for your hard work and dedication to providing a quality and excellent service." -Houston, Texas

"I really appreciate all of your help with selling the airplane. I realize that the transaction turned out to be a little more complicated than usual; however, I appreciate your continued support and dedication throughout the closing.
It has been a pleasure to work with you on this deal, and if I ever have a transaction in the future, I will be sure to contact you." - Dublin, Georgia

"I felt exactly about you as you did with me - you were straight to the point and did everything that you said you would do.  I too like to work with people with your style and characteristics."  -Houston, Texas

"I wanted to let you know how much your help was appreciated during the sale of my King Air 300.
When issues arose during the pre-purchase inspection, there was certainly an opportunity for the deal to go off track. Thanks to your technical knowledge of the aircraft and ability to educate me on the problem, we were able to work through all issues to the full satisfaction of both parties.
Your knowledge, attitude of cooperation and insistence on fairness for both buyer and seller will ensure that I seek your assistance if ever in the market to purchase another aircraft." - Johnson City, Tennessee

"After closing our recent transaction on my King Air, I just wanted to send you a note of thanks. It seemed like a long and hard process that we were both able to work our way through for a very satisfactory final result. To any of your other clients that decide to go with you for a plane sale, I could recommend that you definitely cross all of your T's and dot all of your I's. I felt like you were watching my back through out the whole process even though there was another broker that was involved that made it especially difficult.
Thank you again John for your professionalism and great attitude through out this entire transaction. God Bless you, your family, and your business for many many years to come." - El Paso, Texas

"I am sorry I had to cut you off on the phone call the other day. My life seems to have one emergency after another. I am sure your life is similar but one would never know it given your ability to keep emotions under control.
This plane sale has been the most difficult thing I have ever done because it represented a great financial loss ...
However, if I take all the hurt of "losing" away I must say that John Murphy was a perfect gentleman throughout the negotiations and even tried to help me at times within the limitations that you had representing your client. . .
Again, John, thanks for the way you handled this whole transaction. It was done professionally and even though I felt terrible through the whole activity it was not because you did anything wrong. In fact if I was ever in a high stakes negotiation I would sure want you representing me." -Logan, Utah (Comments from a Seller when Murphy Acquisitions was representing the Purchaser.)

Thank you for the professionalism you showed on our recent sale. While I realize your duty was to the buyer, I felt you were able to balance the needs and desires of both sides so that in the end a deal got done. Your knowledge of the equipment and the process was impressive and gave me the confidence that when I did adjust my expectations, it was always with good reason. Your communication was timely and the paperwork perfect. I wouldn’t hesitate to use you on an acquisition of another King Air. (Comments from a Seller when Murphy Acquisitions was representing the Purchaser.) - Plymouth Meeting, PA

"Great going! You sure know your stuff. You did exactly what I wanted". - Phoenix, Arizona


DEALER/BROKERS:

"John Murphy has helped me buy three King Air 200's and we are working on the fourth one now. He has the most complete and current market information in the world. No one knows more about this market. Nobody. Even if you spent 10 hours a day for six months researching the market, you still wouldn't know what John knows. If you don't hire him, you WILL lose money." - Texas

"I have been talking to John Murphy about the King Air market for over ten years and find him to be one of the most well-informed, up to date sources for information on the King Air market worldwide. Since he started Murphy Acquisitions several years ago, we have completed multiple transactions with John and his staff. In each case, the information provided was thoroughly and professionally presented and has always been extremely accurate. We have closed transactions with Murphy Acquisitions in the United States, South Africa, and Australia. In each case, we have been extremely pleased with the outcome of the transactions. All dealings have been completely open and above board. No detail is left to chance. John is the consummate professional and it is always a pleasure to work with him. - Texas

"Our company has been working with Murphy Acquisitions for over three years and with John Murphy for over seven years. When we are requested by a client to find a King Air 200, the first phone call we make is to Murphy Acquisitions. We know that we will get an accurate review of the market which will enable us to find the best buy for our clients.
We have also worked with John Murphy on several transactions where he had the opportunity to make more than the standard fee and refused - that is honest, straight forward business." -Florida

"We have had the opportunity to use Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. (MAI) on numerous occasions over the past four year period and have done so quite successfully . . . The acquisition of the "right" aircraft at the "right" price is absolutely critical to our success. MAI has been the single best source for this function that we have ever dealt with.   We have the utmost faith in MAI integrity, so much that we can openly discuss deals that we are working without ever having a question about customer security. That alone is worth so much. We can openly discuss purchases that we find privately and ask for their council about market issues concerning that particular type of airplane.   MAI does much more than just find airplanes for us. They make the customer contact and follow up with contractual issues, verify important details like de-registrations on international airplanes, help us find qualified inspection locations for pre-purchase inspections or C of A issues, etc. They are in on the entire transaction from beginning to end.   Our experience with MAI has been excellent to outstanding and we have every intent to continue to use them for many years to come." - New Mexico

"Murphy Acquisitions took the pain and guess work out of buying our King Air 200. They quickly brought us an . . . opportunity to purchase at wholesale without any games. John Murphy earned our total trust on that transaction. We look forward to working with them again." - Texas

"I have known John Murphy of Murphy Acquisitions, for some twenty-plus years. I have known him to be a forthright, honorable man; a man of his word and probably the most credible individual in the aircraft business and I have been in the aviation business for forty-four years. His word is gospel in whatever subject he chooses to discuss.  I have purchased several aircraft through John Murphy and all of our transactions have been carried out in a very professional manner. - Pennsylvania


INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS:

"I want to thank you for all your proactive and professional work with CFC and all parties on Mr. _______'s aircraft. I think you provided excellent value to your client, and clearly had his best interests in mind at all times. That translated into making it easier for CFC to finance this import than is typically the case.
I look forward to working with you again." - Cessna Finance Corp

"We are always amazed at your professionalism. Several things that make you Special: 1. Product Knowledge - I don't know of anyone that knows any more about King Air's than you do and where the market is today up to the minute. 2. Availability to answer questions immediately - If you don't know the answer, you say so (Honesty) and then offer to find out and then you are prompt to return the call ASAP. 3. YOU ANSWER THE PHONE ! - You are fortunate to have a pleasant service voice that's easy to listen to and You Listen! A rare commodity these days. 4. Your back up (Kelly) is another asset we wished we had - Yesterday she immediately took care of sending the information we requested and it is another lesson for me to be more detailed like you are. That is so professional to have detailed information in a PDF format to email to people. Again smart time well spent. You have earned the reputation as the King Air person to go to for anything you need to know about King Airs. " - Arkansas

"Good morning. I must first tell you that I appreciate all your help in gathering the information on the airplane. I can only wish that the rest of our aviation community was as enjoyable and forthright to deal with." - Oklahoma

John, I don't tell you often enough "THANK YOU" and how much I appreciate not only your business, but how you take care of your clients and care about the industry.  I can tell you that you stand among the tallest!  Others in the business have not a clue as to what they are doing!  - U.S. Aircraft Titles, Inc.