What am I missing that the two listings have almost ~11K difference. If you look through other listings for the same model there is the range from ~15K to ~28K...generally the same model year (or close)https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Jayco-Jay-Flight-SLX-8-264BH-5012950866https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Jayco-Jay-Flight-SLX-8-264BH-5012950868Any info is appreciated.Thank you.

Playing games. When we were shopping for our 5er we found exactly what we wanted at one dealer. Said his price was $41,000. But it had a lot of rust on the frame. He offered to sandblast and repaint, but I didn't feel good about that. Went to another dealer and he had the exact same 5er in exact same colors and exact same features. Said his price was $44,000. I said sorry, already have a quote for the same 5er for $41,000. He said , ok in that case my price is $39,500. Probably could have got him lower but he threw in some extras also and we bought it.

I have owned that particular model (Jay-Flight-SLX-8-264BH) and have been shopping for another. The going price was $14,995 until a month ago. Now they are quoting at least $3,000 more but they don't have one. A lot of room (beds) for not much money, but almost no storage. Very popular with the oilfield workers as it sleeps 5-6 easily.

Find out what the MSRP is and start the negotiations at 35% off. Most dealers are at 30% off. However right now with a very low supply of RV's everywhere, be prepared to pay more than that 30% off.

Dealers now are enjoying robust business, many have near empty lots and feel no urgency and are holding out for top dollar. That being said, with you finding varied prices for near identical units, go through the dealers websites as well as calling them to verify ,,,,Amount added for shipping $$$$$$$amount added for dealer prep $$$$$$$amount added for walkthrough $$$$$$$amount added for documentation $$$$$All dealers have cost associated with these actions, some incorporate that into their price adding nothing when you see their offer sheet. Others will negotiate with you on price, and AFTER you have agreed on a price add those fees to the agreed upon price. Some will even go so far as to claim that its law they charge you some fees like documentation (hint, that's a lie)Some will offer what appears to be the best price, but after they add $2000+ in horsehockey fees, they may be higher than the dealer that deals out the door.

we have been camping for 30+ years, back in 2008 we purchased our 1st LARGE 5th wheel. When shopping we found IDENTICAL trailers with close to $8k difference on the actual MSRP ?? funny, right ! You need to do your homework, find the actual MSRP, not the inflated one... find the factory REP, they will usually work with YOU, for YOU..Good Luck !

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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Aug 05, 2020
Camper8251 wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Find out what the MSRP is and start the negotiations at 35% off. Most dealers are at 30% off.
However right now with a very low supply of RV's everywhere, be prepared to pay more than that 30% off.

That 30% off is only valid for RV's not TT's you will never get 30% off a TT unless its a year or two old.

That’s for all RV’s. At least from everyone I have ever seen at an RV show!
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Aug 05, 2020
dodge guy wrote:
Camper8251 wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Find out what the MSRP is and start the negotiations at 35% off. Most dealers are at 30% off.
However right now with a very low supply of RV's everywhere, be prepared to pay more than that 30% off.

That 30% off is only valid for RV's not TT's you will never get 30% off a TT unless its a year or two old.

That’s for all RV’s. At least from everyone I have ever seen at an RV show!

My daughter just took delivery of her 2021 FR Vibe back in May.. I helped her get the price down to 40% of the MSRP.. you gotta know when to walk away, if they want to sell it, they will call you
Edd505
Explorer
Aug 06, 2020
Camper8251 wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Find out what the MSRP is and start the negotiations at 35% off. Most dealers are at 30% off.
However right now with a very low supply of RV's everywhere, be prepared to pay more than that 30% off.

That 30% off is only valid for RV's not TT's you will never get 30% off a TT unless its a year or two old.

Only good on RV's, whats the TT then a tiny house?
delwhjr
Explorer
Aug 06, 2020
Camper8251 wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Find out what the MSRP is and start the negotiations at 35% off. Most dealers are at 30% off.
However right now with a very low supply of RV's everywhere, be prepared to pay more than that 30% off.

That 30% off is only valid for RV's not TT's you will never get 30% off a TT unless its a year or two old.

I have bought a few TT over the years and received at least 30% off on each one(brand new). My current trailer was only one month from production date when purchased and received 34% off of the manufacturer's price list received directly from the factory by asking them. They are out there if you look
deltabravo
Nomad
Aug 07, 2020
BB_TX wrote:
But it had a lot of rust on the frame.

Common scenario for rigs that are transported from factory to dealer in the winter months, when there's snow, ice, salt, sand and road deicer on the roads.
deltabravo
Nomad
Aug 07, 2020
Raife wrote:
What am I missing that the two listings have almost ~11K difference. If you look through other listings for the same model there is the range from ~15K to ~28K..

Some dealers list their selling price, other dealers list MSRP.
I see it all the time on RV Trader dealer listings.
lane_hog
Explorer II
Aug 07, 2020
We've bought three trailers from Vogt (the higher priced dealer) over the past 20 years, and were able to negotiate down to a normal level.

Right now, they're listing MSRP because of their location and they're one of the few Jayco dealers in the MetroMess. Given the market, they'll probably get someone willing to pay that thinking it's still a good deal if it means getting a vacation in this year or being able to homeschool & telework from somewhere other than home.

Can't wait to see what the used market looks like in January when all those people who bought trailers because they couldn't take a cruise start to realize that trailer and storage payments don't go away.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Aug 07, 2020
^^^^^ I really think the market will be flooded with slightly used RV's that folks purchased because they cannot go to the Ritz Carlton, or whatever..

I was talking to my friend that manages a RV dealership and he cannot keep inventory, it goes out almost as fast as it comes in.. AND, probably 75% are to new owners..

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