Who'd be a salesman?
Submitted: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:39
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Member - John G
G'day Folks
We've had our camper for sale on this site, and several others, since January. The pre-loved market is, according to several folk who should know, flat. Through talking to dealers, and researching all similar campers on the market, I know we are in the bottom half of current asking prices.
We've only had three turn-up enquirers, all lovely folk, and for each of whom we erected and took down the camper. The first family decided they wanted something newer with an outside shower, the second family looked and then said they didn't really want an Outback , but an onroad Jayco camper, and the third said that they wanted something that they could get into straight away if it was raining when they stopped for the day.
I am learning patience, and even a grudging respect for caravan salesfolk who have to cope everyday with folk who haven't done much homework.
Maybe fresh flowers and the smell of freshly brewed coffee would help?
LOL
John
Reply By: coonick - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 16:41
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 16:41
Doesn't matter what brand they are or how good they are set up.
The ones I have looked at second hand
well basically you gotta be joking.
Waaaaay over priced when for a few dollars more I can buy new.
Used is used, just like cars many are waaaaaay over priced and the vendors must be kidding themselves if they think there is value.
People think they are worth more and try to squeeze every cent out of it .
In reality they are worth bugger all used.
You will be looking for that specific buyer which will never come.
Just like someone trying to sell a 10 year old diesel Patrol or LC. They really think a high km flogged out 4wd is worth that ????
Really why would I want to pay ridiculous prices for some one elses problem when new is only a few dollars more away. AND you get a better package....
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Follow Up By: coonick - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 16:43
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 16:43
Just as I quickly found my old GU was not worth what I thought it was, so reluctantly I dropped the price and conceded it was easier to take the loss and be rid of it. That's the reality.
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Follow Up By: Member - John G - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 17:21
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 17:21
G'day coonick
I'm more optimistic than you when looking to buy secondhand/used. There are folks who look after their gear, and have genuine reasons for selling, and there are folks who can't afford new. Our's is an 8-yo camper, a new version of the same will be around $13000 more - of course you get a better package, but really there's no point comparing them is there?
We have been dropping the price at regular intervals, and we will get there eventually, perhaps not as quickly as you with your GU.
Cheers
John
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