It's difficult not to get too cynical after owning 8 RV's over the years. Purchased our first in 1976. It was a good experience for our first time. That is probably why we kept coming back for more. Glad you had a great initial experience.The rubber will meet the road, when, and if you make a purchase.After the contract is signed and finalized: The Truth Teller reveals itself After the Sale.Once you purchase, come back and share your after purchase experience.There are some good dealers, salesman, manufacturers. Sometimes you have to wade through the swamp to find them.Maybe you have found them.Good Luck.I don't know why it's called Buyer Beware?

I am self selling an Itasca Class A motorhome. A gentleman called and inquired about the motorhome. He asked a lot of questions. Condition, miles, number of owners, etc. After the telephone call I looked up the telephone number that had called on google. It said it was La Mesa RV in Sanford, Florida. I then hit the redial button. Sure enough, the receptionist for La Mesa RV answered the call. The person that called did not identify himself as a salesman or that he was calling from an RV dealership. He surely did not explain that the dealership had an RV like mine for sale except for 10,000 dollars more. I resented that call. Others can decide for themselves if they think that is fair salesmanship.

LOG wrote:I am self selling an Itasca Class A motorhome. A gentleman called and inquired about the motorhome. He asked a lot of questions. Condition, miles, number of owners, etc. After the telephone call I looked up the telephone number that had called on google. It said it was La Mesa RV in Sanford, Florida. I then hit the redial button. Sure enough, the receptionist for La Mesa RV answered the call. The person that called did not identify himself as a salesman or that he was calling from an RV dealership. He surely did not explain that the dealership had an RV like mine for sale except for 10,000 dollars more. I resented that call. Others can decide for themselves if they think that is fair salesmanship.Sorry but I don't see the problem here. He called another seller probably to compare prices. Maybe they thought yours was under priced and they thought about flipping it.

LOG wrote:I am self selling an Itasca Class A motorhome. A gentleman called and inquired about the motorhome. He asked a lot of questions. Condition, miles, number of owners, etc. After the telephone call I looked up the telephone number that had called on google. It said it was La Mesa RV in Sanford, Florida. I then hit the redial button. Sure enough, the receptionist for La Mesa RV answered the call. The person that called did not identify himself as a salesman or that he was calling from an RV dealership. He surely did not explain that the dealership had an RV like mine for sale except for 10,000 dollars more. I resented that call. Others can decide for themselves if they think that is fair salesmanship.Would you have resented it if they had brought it?

Bird Freak wrote:LOG wrote:I am self selling an Itasca Class A motorhome. A gentleman called and inquired about the motorhome. He asked a lot of questions. Condition, miles, number of owners, etc. After the telephone call I looked up the telephone number that had called on google. It said it was La Mesa RV in Sanford, Florida. I then hit the redial button. Sure enough, the receptionist for La Mesa RV answered the call. The person that called did not identify himself as a salesman or that he was calling from an RV dealership. He surely did not explain that the dealership had an RV like mine for sale except for 10,000 dollars more. I resented that call. Others can decide for themselves if they think that is fair salesmanship.Sorry but I don't see the problem here. He called another seller probably to compare prices. Maybe they thought yours was under priced and they thought about flipping it.So maybe they wanted to buy it to make some quick cash, or perhaps they were trying to determine if theirs was priced right. What does it matter? Nothing unethical about calling and inquiring.

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dpscll
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013
I purchased my first Coach from La Mesa and I can tell you that they not only helped me get started with excellent help and lessons, but when it came to service, they had an excellent shop managed by the service manager from the former Prevost Featherlight company that went out of business at that location 2 years earlier. He went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied and even gave us a huge break on repair costs when we needed it. Don't let this one experience sour your opinion of the dealership.
paulsang
Explorer
Aug 22, 2013
LOG wrote:
No disrespect but you guys just do not get it. Be did not say he was a salesman. He did not say he worked for a dealer. He did not offer to buy it. He did not offer to put it on consignment. He just asked questions. The rv has less miles, in better condition, and $10,000 less than the one he is selling. He only wanted information.

I still fail to see what your issue is as well. He is under no obligation to tell you he is a salesman. He's scoping the competition. That you feel it was unethical, well, that is your personal issue. I am not saying it is right or not, it's just not that big an issue.
Real estate agents do it, car dealers do it, antique dealers do it. Why wouldn't an RV dealer do it?

When selling FSBO, that is the stuff you must deal with, and you need to be realistic about that.

I have friends that have had great dealings with Le Mesa. National company. Giving better service than those-who-must-not-be-named!
Executive45
Explorer III
Aug 22, 2013
Log, I got it too...that said, tell us how much info you gave out NOT knowing he was a salesman, and how much you WOULD have given out if you HAD KNOWN...if you answer you would have given out the same amount of info, you are, indeed, a rare individual....Dennis
J-Rooster
Explorer
Aug 22, 2013
Mike, I like those guys also! Never dealt with them, but there nice enough to feed me a free breakfast every year (Jan.) down in Quartzsite, AZ.
chuckftboy
Explorer
Aug 22, 2013
Wrong Lane wrote:
When you are selling your motorhome do you ever go to RV dealers to see what they have for sale on the lot and how it is priced? I do.

If you do go to dealerships do you tell them you are there to scope out the competition or do you just look around then go on your way without revealing your true motive?

I don't think the salesman did anything different then we all do when trying to sell our rigs.

Just good business to know where you stand compared to what-else is out there.

Well put, most of us have done this. Atleast once!
Wrong_Lane
Explorer
Aug 21, 2013
When you are selling your motorhome do you ever go to RV dealers to see what they have for sale on the lot and how it is priced? I do.

If you do go to dealerships do you tell them you are there to scope out the competition or do you just look around then go on your way without revealing your true motive?

I don't think the salesman did anything different then we all do when trying to sell our rigs.

Just good business to know where you stand compared to what-else is out there.
Lipets
Explorer
Aug 21, 2013
We were there last week. Nice experience no pressure.
Dance_Chick
Explorer
Aug 21, 2013
Hey LOG, I get it. It just would've been nice if he had introduced himself properly. That's all.
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Aug 21, 2013
LOG wrote:
I am simply trying to point out that LaMesa RV has a less than straight forward salesman and sales tactics.
The original post was about an experience with LaMesa. I was just trying to relay my experience.
The thread is about selling rv's.
I guess I still don't get it. I see nothing the salesman or dealer did wrong. Your way of thinking seems to be if someone calls about your mh and does not buy it or make an offer they have wasted your time. I don't see where they were dishonest with you in any way. jmo
LOG
Explorer
Aug 21, 2013
I am simply trying to point out that LaMesa RV has a less than straight forward salesman and sales tactics.
The original post was about an experience with LaMesa. I was just trying to relay my experience.
The thread is about selling rv's.

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