Selling MH ???

[drewc]

I've got my '86 Coachmen class-c listed in one of the local want-ad digests where I live, and so far, not much action. I think I have it priced on the low side, compared to the other units for sale, but who knows (too old to get a value from NADA, and dealers only offer lowballs, below wholesale). I'm looking to move to a pop-up or small hybrid.

So, I'm considering putting it on E-bay. I have my share of concerns about this, but from what I've read here and there, it seems to be have a higher success rate than local publications.

Any experiences or tips that anyone can share would be most appreciated. Here's a site with my MH info and photos, in case that helps determine what direction I should try - '86 Coachmen Leprechaun

Thanks for any advice you can share.

[drewc]

I've got my '86 Coachmen class-c listed in one of the local want-ad digests where I live, and so far, not much action. I think I have it priced on the low side, compared to the other units for sale, but who knows (too old to get a value from NADA, and dealers only offer lowballs, below wholesale). I'm looking to move to a pop-up or small hybrid.

So, I'm considering putting it on E-bay. I have my share of concerns about this, but from what I've read here and there, it seems to be have a higher success rate than local publications.

Any experiences or tips that anyone can share would be most appreciated. Here's a site with my MH info and photos, in case that helps determine what direction I should try - '86 Coachmen Leprechaun

Thanks for any advice you can share.

[Gary RVRoamer]

You can also list it in the iRv2.com Classified ads - there is a Classified Ads link at the top of the forum pages.

Exposure is everything when selling an Rv. Somewhere out there is someone who wants exactly what you have - the problem is getting your offer in front of him/her. So display your ad in as many places as you can and keep hoping!

It often takes a long time to sell an RV, often 12-24 months. That's why most folks trade them in and that's also why dealers don't give much for a trade-in.

drewc
There are quite a few places to list your MH that may have some impact getting a buyer to you. I would first start by starting a search on google.com with the inquiry of rv's for sale by private sellers. This will give you places that list rv's where the dealers do not list
(preffered by a lot of lookers). Second would be rvonline.com, and my third choice would be traderonline.com. Of course all these after listing here on IRv2.
Derek

[edgray]

Originally posted by drewc:
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As already mentioned, you can advertise it for FREE here in the classifieds section of iRV2.com.

I sold my 1988 Pace Arrow on EBAY a few years ago, and had no problems. As I remember it there was only a flat fee, but you should check it out carefully before placing it there.

Since exposure is EVERYTHING when selling, I strongly suggest you park it out (with permission from the merchant) in a visible spot on a highly travelled roadway. Move it to another location every few days. Bring it home each night IF you are concerned about theft or vandalism. Our friends did this for 2+ months trying to sell their Class C, and got lots of calls, but they sold it while sitting in the parking lot at the local RV SHOW! Hopefully you'll have a show in your area soon. ED

[drewc]

How do you post a classified ad on IRV2? I'm registered for the classifieds, but I cannot find anywhere to post the ad.

[drewc]

Please disregard, I found the correct link.