How to Pay (Wire transfer?)

[bill2011]

Hi,
Here's a question I am hoping someone here may have experience with. We have paid our deposit on a new Class A dp. We pay the balance (the big money) when we pick it up. We are in Canada so I thought we'd fly over to the dealer and order a wire transfer after we arrived. But we are told tht it may take several days for a wire transfer to clear. So what do we do? We can wire the money a week or so before we fly over so that we can pick up our coach and leave for home or we could fly over but not be able to take delivery of our coach until the wired funds clear (which could be a week). Apparantly the delay is caused by Homeland Security rules. We would be nervous sending the money in advance. Even GM can go bankrupt.
Any ideas/suggestions out there?

Bill

[thelastplace]

Have you considered a Cashiers Check from your bank. You hold the check till you have the keys for the RV.

[GaryKD]

Hi bill2011,
The dealer should be able to provide the final $s owed well in advance of your picking up the unit. Get a bank check for that amount of $s just before you leave to pick up the unit. Carry the check with you to the dealer. The check should be made out to the dealer. Contact the dealer for the correct name and address.

This is how I handle all my long distance real estate transactions. If a bank check is good enough to close on property it should be good enough to close on your unit.

[a k]

Cashiers checks used to be good but you can stop them now. Bank transfer. I wouldn't take a cashiers check. If the transfer takes two days so be it.

I would have my bank talk to their bank and let them work it out.

[TXiceman]

Do a bank transfer, but not until you have fully inspected the TV and it is to your satisfaction. Let your bank talk to their bank and tell your banker the funds are not released until you say OK.

Ken

[a k]

You mean RV?

[tncruiser]

close in escrow a third party will release the funds when all parties are satisfied
brianj

[bill2011]

Thanks to all. It seems you guys like us feel that whatever we do it should not be to just send the money in advance and that's how we feel. The escrow method may work for us. Also we will check with dealer to see if a bankers/cashhiers/certified ck would be acceptable. That seems like a good idea. If none of that works I think we will just go there, wire the funds and wait the #days it takes to clear.

Bill

[Dadeaux]

Lot's of good ideas I like the use of a closing agent. They should know all the paperwork and as mentioned they can hold your funds in an escrow account until everything is satisfied.

[RV'nOldTimer]

When we bought our current rig, we used a credit card to make the deposit and the dealer (Lazy Days, near Tampa, FL) was OK with a personal check for the balance. So when we picked the rig up, we sat across the desk and wrote the biggest check of my life! If it had bounced, the sheriff knew where to find me.

Actually, I was surprised they were willing to go that route.

JT

[srydve]

I'm Canadian and bought from a private seller in Florida. I had an American bank account with Bank of America and when I thought the deal would go, and just before I flew to Florida, I wired the money to my american account. Then when I wanted to pay I tried to get my money and it wasn't there. I had been given the wrong transit number and BOA sent the money back. It was a big hassle and worry wondering where my money was and when I would get it. In the end it was only two extra nights in Ft. Meyers and I got to see some of Florida. The point is spend the time now getting everything lined up, you'll have enough to think about with your new rig without adding extra problems. I think talking to the dealer about how they think the transaction should go is an excellent idea, most of them have experience dealing with Canadians and will know what your options are. Best of luck, Dave

[Wayne M]

Consider the wait a vacation. Also, you may be able to stay in the MH on the dealers lot. Most of them have 50 amp and if the fresh water tank is filled, and the waste tanks are empty, you should be able to stay a week or longer. It will also give you some time to work out any little bugs.

Good luck, which ever way you take.

[justimagination]

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Originally Posted by bill2011 Thanks to all. It seems you guys like us feel that whatever we do it should not be to just send the money in advance and that's how we feel. The escrow method may work for us. Also we will check with dealer to see if a bankers/cashhiers/certified ck would be acceptable. That seems like a good idea. If none of that works I think we will just go there, wire the funds and wait the #days it takes to clear. Bill

..I think we will just go there, wire the funds and wait the #days it takes to clear.

I think that is a great idea Bill, this way you can relax at your own pace, not be rushed through the process, and spend quite a bit of time alone in your new purchase. Good luck and travel safe.
David G.

[OLYLEN]

Find out where the dealer banks. Open an account in that bank with enough to cover the coach. Then when you are satisfied the money can be transferred to the dealer in seconds. That way the money is there and in your name until the deal is done.

LEN