Thought everyone should be aware of a dealer for Featherlite that is less than honorable. I found an ad on Horse Trailer World, sent an e mail inquiring about the trailer, ask about a trade, sent photos, called and talked to the salesman, told him how I would trade, a difference of $10,000, sent him an e mail to confirm my offer, told him I would bring him a check and pick the trailer in a couple of days. He responded by e mail that we had a deal and ask how the title was to be made out, etc. He then let me drive 300 miles and then called and told me we had a problem he had thought I was going to take $10,000 for my trailer. A trailer equal to mine would be listed on Horse Trailer World for somewhere around $40,000. Premier Truck and Trailer sales of Aledo, Tx is a dealer you want to be very careful in dealing with, they did not honor the deal they made with me and I see no reason to think it will not happen to others. Be very careful in dealing with this company.

Looks like an honest mistake to me. Everyone makes them - even you, right?

I don't think accusing a dealer of shady dealings on a public forum is the proper way to handle this situation. Sounds to me like you didn't get anything in writing before driving 300 miles. Shame on you.

I don't think it's fair for you to blame the dealer because you didn't do your homework. Suck it up and be accountable for your actions, or lack there of.

most misunderstandings are do to a lack of understanding..... therefore always get everything in writing.

They were in the wrong just as much as anybody else.Their main man should have looked at that deal and said,"Wait a minute,something doesn't look right here,are you sure he understood the deal?" Then called him back to clarify it,or offered to fax him something on it.

I feel bad for him,but I'm not going to make him feel worse than he already does about it.Especially after getting on this forum,known for making folks feel like idiots.

If you're EVER made to feel like an idiot on this board I would like to know about it.  There's a "REPORT TO MODERATOR" at the bottom of each post.  Feel free to use it.

Like many good forums, a few bullies can scare people from posting . .  and a few "white hats" can quickly round them up.

There are lot's of ways to disagree, respectfully.

By the way . . . we discourage newcomers to post for the first time here for no other reason than to tell everybody one side of a story . . . while naming their adversary. 

It's like shooting someone in the back.  This post is a good example.  I had to read the op several times before I realized, like others, it was a communication problem - between two people who likely had good intentions - one anxious to buy and one anxious to sell (and makes a living with repeat business and references)

And he was a business man and should have insisted on written agreement . . he works deals every day.

Do not feel bad.  I gave a young couple $20,000 for a barn so they could order the materials early . . . the wife showed up with a little girl when we signed contracts, so I threw in a horse and a saddle to boot.

It's been two years and I still don't have a barn but there's a warrant out for her arrest. 

One of the programs that we will be adressing in the near future is a Dealer Certification Program.  Once this is completed "certfifed" dealers will be able to proudly display this seal. 

We will promote the certified dealer program, and we hope that this will help to educate dealers in better business practices, and create a better buying experience for the customer.

NATDA