Why not check with your bank about a wire transfer to the sellers bank. I have never done this but have a friend that does this quite often.

I'm not sure what your schedule is, but my experience at Congress has been to go to the show the last few days for serious shopping.  Last year the dealers were dealing OK the first two weeks but got more serious in the last few days.  As for buying used, you almost have to be standing there when the trade-in costomer walks up or the used trailer is out in the parking lot with the dealer mark-up before you know it.  Good luck with your shopping and if you choose to go new, it is really nice that all of the dealers are right close so you can compare and find what best suits you for the money. 

Perhaps a "Wanted" sign at the trailer entrance with some details of your trailer requirements and a cell phone number can get you a trailer and a seller a better price.

That's some real comedy, alot of "back up" on a used trailer? Really........ I would buy used from an individual everyday and twice on Sunday and feel better about it than buying a used trailer from a dealer. I agree with your statements about warranty on a new one, but for the most part a dealer knows nothing about a used trailer they have other than what they were told buy the original owner, if you are lucky you will get to buy one from the original owner before it goes through the "mark it BACK UP" process. :-{

Getting off subject a bit but felt the need to respond! Cant speak for all dealers but can speak for our dealership in Ocala, FL ... we go through EVERY unit top to bottom (lq or non lq) to make sure everything is as we say! We offer a 90 day warranty (which can be extended) and speaking for myself personally, I do strive to make every customer happy, not just for that sale, but for the sales they will send our way ....and repeat customers!

If you would like to view our inventory before congress, or just get pre-approved for financing, give me a call! I will work hard to earn your business! info@buyshadow.com

Thank you for the follow up. I felt some of the comments were rude and it can be advantagous to buy from a dealer. Especially if your worried about getting a title as the OP suggested or have a trade.  scams are also possible from a private individual.

We bought a new trailer from a dealer at Congress several years ago.  We just looked around as to what we wanted, told that dealer which one we wanted and wrote them a check.  It was a 2 horse GN .  Our bank already knew what we wanted and approved the money.  The dealer faxed the info to our bank and we was good to go.  Came back 3 days later, they put temp. tags on it and away we went.  Two years later we drove 5 hours away to order a new 3 hrs. w/LQ from that same dealer and they traded our two horse in.  I would love to tell you the dealer because they have been great.  Would do business with them again!  Hope you find what you want out there.  I know it is exciting to see all the used ones as well, but I would buy new from a dealer if possible.