My 2017 quest for the perfect TT!
Well, another name change. This thread has gone from me look for sales advice to, me looking for a new trailer. So I am changing the name again to better reflect where this thread is currently at.
Forum Discussion
The new photos look more realistic regarding lighting. That should help reduce the number of "it doesn't look as nice as the photos" comments, yet won't hurt attracting people.
As for cash in hand, either you play the game (meaning show it to people who aren't interested) or you trade it in. That's the choice.
As to stating "must have cash in hand to see it", are you going to insist on seeing the cash when they arrive? Are you going count their cash to make sure they can afford the price? Seems to me you're making a requirement that is unenforceable - so why bother...
When I bought my first TT, I went without cash in hand. I didn't know if I was going to want it - why would I pull out that kind of money and carry it around? When I decided to buy it, the seller and I agreed on a pick up/money date (about 3 days later). I brought the cash then and left with the TT. During the 3 days, he left it on the market in case I flaked. It worked fine.
As for folks coming to see your TT "just looking" - I think you're assuming a hidden purpose that isn't there. They are not there to waste your time. They are there to look at your trailer that you are trying to sell. You can't expect the first person who comes to see it to be the person who ends up buying it. If that happens great, but it doesn't happen a lot.
Again, if you don't have time to show your trailer to prospective buyers, then trade it in and be done with it.
As for cash in hand, either you play the game (meaning show it to people who aren't interested) or you trade it in. That's the choice.
As to stating "must have cash in hand to see it", are you going to insist on seeing the cash when they arrive? Are you going count their cash to make sure they can afford the price? Seems to me you're making a requirement that is unenforceable - so why bother...
When I bought my first TT, I went without cash in hand. I didn't know if I was going to want it - why would I pull out that kind of money and carry it around? When I decided to buy it, the seller and I agreed on a pick up/money date (about 3 days later). I brought the cash then and left with the TT. During the 3 days, he left it on the market in case I flaked. It worked fine.
As for folks coming to see your TT "just looking" - I think you're assuming a hidden purpose that isn't there. They are not there to waste your time. They are there to look at your trailer that you are trying to sell. You can't expect the first person who comes to see it to be the person who ends up buying it. If that happens great, but it doesn't happen a lot.
Again, if you don't have time to show your trailer to prospective buyers, then trade it in and be done with it.
