Commit to Purchase TT- What is expected?
We are thinking about driving to OH this weekend, from NC, to purchase a travel trailer. Question: I'm sure we will be asked for a deposit before arriving and seeing this unit in person. From yo...
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loulou57 wrote:
Since you are are driving quite a distance to go and see it, the dealer is wanting something to hold it, not sell it before you get there. I can understand that. You may get there and not like the unit but they may have lost a sale to someone else by saving it for you. They have not suggested yet that they even want a "holding fee". If they do it should be a small amount. Do not sign an offer to purchase agreement or give them a lge down payment without seeing it.
A holding fee and a down payment on a purchase are two different things.
Agree! We also purchased our tt from an out of state dealer in Ohio, all they asked for was a 500.00 deposit on a cc until we could get there to inspect, sign paperwork and drive it home. Nothing was signed in advance and our deposit was strictly to hold it for us, and they actually never even ran the cc.
A reputable dealer should be easy to deal with and require nothing signed/promised in advance.
