We may soon hve to sell our rv what about consigment sales? I would not be comfortable taking mh out for test drives ect too difficut to get in and out of where it is parked ect
Try to find a place that would try to sell your class A on consignment. Work out all the legal wording prior to delivery to a dealer. TAKE A COMPLETE INVENTORY of EVERYTHING in your unit, as things will disappear. Pictures are also NECESSARY. Check with your insurance Co prior to doing anything. Remember, this unit has a MOTOR, and it can disappear in a flash.
poodlesuzieq wrote: We may soon hve to sell our rv what about consigment sales? I would not be comfortable taking mh out for test drives ect too difficut to get in and out of where it is parked ect
PPL in Houston sells hundreds of RVs every year check them out
If you sell it yourself, I would not give anyone a test drive that hasn't committed to purchase it as long as the test drive is good. That means I would take it out one time. I have never test driven a motor vehicle I have purchased from a Private Party until after I have decided to purchase it. A test drive should not be an issue to make a buyer decide to purchase it, just to continue with the purchase.
If someone insists on a test drive before committing to purchasing your vehicle, I would say they are not a serious buyer. There are exceptions obviously, but not many.
Before you consign your MH check with your Insurance company as many do not cover your MH is consigned at a Dealer, thus any damage incurred will not be covered.
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If you sell it yourself, I would not give anyone a test drive that hasn't committed to purchase it as long as the test drive is good. That means I would take it out one time. I have never test driven a motor vehicle I have purchased from a Private Party until after I have decided to purchase it. A test drive should not be an issue to make a buyer decide to purchase it, just to continue with the purchase.
If someone insists on a test drive before committing to purchasing your vehicle, I would say they are not a serious buyer. There are exceptions obviously, but not many.
You can't be serious. How can you buy a vehicle without knowing how it handles, whether you're comfortable in it, etc., without driving it first? If someone told me I had to commit to purchasing it BEFORE taking it for a ride, I'd be gone in a flash. That's like going into a clothing store, buying a suit without trying it on, and being told you can't return it if it doesn't fit.
If someone insists on a test drive before committing to purchasing your vehicle, I would say they are not a serious buyer.
Just the opposite. If someone shows no interest in driving it they are not interested in buying it.
We may use the consignment process in the near future as well. Although I think mpfireman is a little too not-trusting he has valid points about making sure what the guidelines are while it's at the dealer or lot. Find out what the dealer carries for insurance, i.e. if the vehicle gets damaged or stolen while it's on their lot, what are their responsibilities. If their's doesn't, yours should, but it is definitely a good idea to check.
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I sold mine thru a consignment in one day..It was a 33 ft, 1986 Allegro with 32k miles in 2001. They actually got me $700 more then I was asking. I think any rv will sell if it's in good shape and priced right. I just bought a 2002 class c after 30 minutes of checking it out, and couldn't be happier.
I put my old 1988 Suncrest 32 foot Class A on a consignment lot just East of Spokane, Washington a few years ago. It sat there for a year. When I went to get it, they wanted to charge me $600 for keeping it on the lot for those months, one front air bag was blown out, somebody had used the toilet (with no water on board), ALL the owner's manuals (I had the complete set in it) were missing, and the VCR was gone. They were nice enough to give me a discount on the "fee", but no compensation for the missing or damaged items.
All I can say about consignment is "Be careful. Be VERY careful!"
But, your experience may be entirely different.
I hope so...
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mowermech wrote: I put my old 1988 Suncrest 32 foot Class A on a consignment lot just East of Spokane, Washington a few years ago. It sat there for a year. When I went to get it, they wanted to charge me $600 for keeping it on the lot for those months, one front air bag was blown out, somebody had used the toilet (with no water on board), ALL the owner's manuals (I had the complete set in it) were missing, and the VCR was gone. They were nice enough to give me a discount on the "fee", but no compensation for the missing or damaged items.
All I can say about consignment is "Be careful. Be VERY careful!"
But, your experience may be entirely different.
I hope so...
You will read more stories about missing items in units, just being serviced than WOW everything worked out just fine. Our close RV friend had service done on there class A, it was at the dealer for about 3 weeks waiting for parts and guess what? The TV, VCR were gone, plus other items, to the tune of $ 2500. Dealer stated that they would ask around if any one had taken or seen these items. Thus they filed a police. Still an on going investigation. So take precautions, as thing do disappear. My original post still stands.
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