Suggestions on Selling Trailer

this is not trailer-specific, and never gotten into this situation myself...but I'd suggest you think long and hard before becoming 'the 1st bank of August'....you'll probably get a lot of those 'how about $500 down, and I'll pay the rest at $300 per month over three years' type offers, if you sell it yourself without going through a consignment lot

I have sold 2 on creigs list. First one took two hours, second one less then an hour. cASH only. Have the trailer perfect, price it right. Give a good description of the unit, lots of photos and it will sell. Did I say make sure its perfect, price it right and cash only. Put that in the ad. Cash only.

Sold mine on Craigslist

Sold 3 different campers on Craigslist, and 3 pickups. Price em right and they will go!

trailernovice wrote:
this is not trailer-specific, and never gotten into this situation myself...but I'd suggest you think long and hard before becoming 'the 1st bank of August'....you'll probably get a lot of those 'how about $500 down, and I'll pay the rest at $300 per month over three years' type offers, if you sell it yourself without going through a consignment lot

Really? Have sold many and NEVER got such an absurd offer!

Craigslist worked well for my trailer and our boat.

trailernovice wrote:
this is not trailer-specific, and never gotten into this situation myself...but I'd suggest you think long and hard before becoming 'the 1st bank of August'....you'll probably get a lot of those 'how about $500 down, and I'll pay the rest at $300 per month over three years' type offers, if you sell it yourself without going through a consignment lot

You forgot the out of state check, "I'm in the military", and "can you ship it to me?"

augustpilot wrote:
Please help with places to advertise our trailer, want to buy new trailer and trade offers are too low, so want to sell ourselves. I know a lot of you have advertised and sold, so looking for ideas. Thanks

Craigslist.org..

That is a great place to start with and it is FREE!!

But, I will give you several pieces of unwanted advice..

#1 Step back and realize the trailer is not worth as much as you think.

#2 Used RVs are only worth what the BUYERS are willing to pay and not a penny more. You can throw that NADA "guide" into the trash, those prices ARE unrealistic, do not take into account YOUR local "market" and what your local market is willing to pay for it.

Also NADA does not take into account for a GLUT in the local used inventory.. I see PLENTY of used trailers for sale in my local area.. Fills up a page of 100 listings on Craigslist within a few hrs.. Gets to well over 300-400 listings per day in my area.

YOU may think the trade offers are too low but you don't realize that it takes TIME AND MONEY for a dealer to sell your trailer. Dealer has overhead like utilities, people, lot rent or mortgage to pay..

#3 Selling it yourself will involve many tire kickers and most likely they WILL be "low balling" you if you feel your trailer is worth more than the market will support. YOU will be putting time (and "time IS money") into listing, showing then completing the sale.

#4 REAL IN YOUR "ATTITUDE", it shows in your post.. Buyers will see it also and many will not even want to deal with you making selling it even harder.

I wish you all the luck..

I have sold many many RVs, cars, you name it on Craigslist and never had a problem with tire kickers, never $500 down etc.

gdetrailer, I think you missed the OP stating that trade offers are too low. Nothing wrong with that observation, as it is true. Trade offers are wholesale pricing, but the OP wants retail. So, he must sell it himself.

I will echo Craigslist. Look on Craigslist for your model/age trailer before you post yours. Check within a couple-hundred miles of yourself, so you get a realistic overview of the market in your area. Price your trailer accordingly. The cleaner it is, the higher the price. You don't want to buy something that looks used, so be sure yours shows well.

Cash only. If you are concerned about the safety of a wad of cash being handed to you, go to your bank with the buyer, as "that is where the title is". Take their cash, pull the title out of your pocket, deposit the cash, and sign the title over to them. Safe way to do it. I sold my trailer this way.

Good luck!