12-26-2014, 06:08 PM
Hi Bill,
Here's my experience selling my '78 Newell in 2009-10 during the big economic downturn. I tried ebay, RVTrader, craigs list, my local auto-trader paper, a local RV consignment dealer and I parked it in my front yard. I got a few calls from people, one guy said he had plane tickets bought from California and would be here on Friday with a check but never showed after I spent a LOT of time on the phone.
I got several calls from "brokers" who claimed to have a buyer all lined up...They wanted me to send them $250.00 to list with them and they would guarantee to sell it.....My B.S.-o-meter went off so I said "no thanks"
I actually sold it out of my front yard to a very nice gentleman who is the historian for the RV/MH Hall of fame museum.
Bottom line is this: If you sell it yourself be prepared to talk to many people who have no intention of buying. You may not get "top dollar". A reputable dealer/broker will save hassle, probably get a higher price but you will probably net less after paying the fees they have earned.
Here's my experience selling my '78 Newell in 2009-10 during the big economic downturn. I tried ebay, RVTrader, craigs list, my local auto-trader paper, a local RV consignment dealer and I parked it in my front yard. I got a few calls from people, one guy said he had plane tickets bought from California and would be here on Friday with a check but never showed after I spent a LOT of time on the phone.
I got several calls from "brokers" who claimed to have a buyer all lined up...They wanted me to send them $250.00 to list with them and they would guarantee to sell it.....My B.S.-o-meter went off so I said "no thanks"
I actually sold it out of my front yard to a very nice gentleman who is the historian for the RV/MH Hall of fame museum.
Bottom line is this: If you sell it yourself be prepared to talk to many people who have no intention of buying. You may not get "top dollar". A reputable dealer/broker will save hassle, probably get a higher price but you will probably net less after paying the fees they have earned.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.