Big Love wrote:
How about the fact that hundreds of people are tramping through RVs at big shows? Pushing buttons, scratching finishes, opening doors, walking on carpet, etc. In one sense, you are buying a used RV at a show.
I think shows are a good place to window shop and see options, then negotiate with the dealer for a truly "new" RV or buy at the show a "used" RV with significant discount.
This is not the case with the shows I work, I am only a part timer but I know that the buyer gets the show camper only if they want it or cannot wait.
Usually the buyer sees what they like, look at the options and order the new camper to be delivered to the dealer before the start of the camping season. My view is just a snapshot of whay happens when I participate in a show with my local dealer ... not sure what the box store dealers do. For us the buyer locks in a show price on the unit of thier choice and can back out with no obligation, this is how it works for us.