Posted 2008-08-18 3:20 PM (#89918) Subject: Whats it worth ???
Member
Posts: 6
Location: East Central Ill.
OK, I am thinking of getting a newer trailer..ya, aren't we all right!! SO how do I go about finding out what my current trailer is worth? Do I haul it around to different dealers and ask for an appraisal? Do they do that? I don't want to deal with a salesman trying to sell me something just yet..I just need an idea of the value so I can proceed from there..talk to the bank / financing, etc. I haven't decided what kind I want but I know what ammenities I am looking for...any thoughts??? THANKS
Posted 2008-08-18 3:29 PM (#89919 - in reply to #89918) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The best way is to check comparable trailers on line and HTW for pricing. There presently is no "Blue Book" for trailers. Right now its becoming a buyers market for used trailers, or anything horse related, especially in your area of MI and IL.
Posted 2008-08-18 3:30 PM (#89920 - in reply to #89918) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 1283 Location: Home of Wild Turkey Whiskey
There are a whole lot of trailers listed for sale on this site, surely you can do a comparision to find out the value of yours,............ hint, hint, look at the ones that have SOLD, that's where you want your price point to be. Unless you have a pig in the poke trailer, then it could be worth alot, more or less.
Posted 2008-08-18 3:46 PM (#89923 - in reply to #89920) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 6
Location: East Central Ill.
LOL...thanks for the tips...I have searched this sight....practially daily, and I have yet to find a trailer "like" mine ..just a couple of the same make, but no other model. AND I am not sure if it would be better to sell mine outright, or trade in... I do appreciate your help..and I bet you hear these types of questions all the time. THANKS
Posted 2008-08-18 4:33 PM (#89927 - in reply to #89918) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 73 Location: Decatur, Texas
If it is a LQ model trailer, like 4 STAR, Sundowner or something like that you can look it up on nada.com in the rv trailer section and there is some major trailer manufactures with LQ'S listed.
Posted 2008-08-18 8:10 PM (#89946 - in reply to #89918) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 192 Location: Hutto, TX
I had a 1989 WW three horse slant to sell and had no idea, so I called the dealer where it was originally purchased. He was very nice, gave me a figure that I thought was high, so I reduced the price and had people lined up to buy it. So, he knew better than I did what it was worth, but I got it sold for an amount I was comfortable with and quickly. Good luck!
Posted 2008-08-18 8:34 PM (#89949 - in reply to #89946) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 6
Location: East Central Ill.
Good point Gabz..sold does not indicate price sold for. I will keep that in mind. And I am aware that selling in Spring summer is a better time to sell than now... I want to find what I want..or as close to it as I can get for the $$$, and this might take awhile. As far as going to the dealer, I purchased off an individual..I have no idea where they bought it. Keep the comments coming..I learn something new everyday and every little bit helps
Posted 2008-08-19 12:46 PM (#89980 - in reply to #89918) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 720
Sometimes private individuals have "wishing prices" listed on the net. Seems dealer prices may sometimes be a little more accurate to real value. In general..... not always.
Posted 2008-08-19 1:47 PM (#89982 - in reply to #89918) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 1391 Location: North of Detroit, MI
Since I had paid cash for my last trailer (2H BP) and then financed the new GN, I wasn't in a rush to sell to sell the BP.
Price it higher ... it always makes someone feel good to think they got a "deal"...
Take the older one to horse shows, ropings, pennings, Or hunter paces, (LOL) clinics, etc. in your area. Hang out for a 2 hours or so with your trailer for sale.
Posted 2008-08-19 8:20 PM (#90000 - in reply to #89987) Subject: RE: Whats it worth ???
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Posts: 6
Location: East Central Ill.
I have considered selling it myself...price it higher than willing to sell it for..My Dad always said " you can go down but you can never go higher" and I figure if ya leave alittle "dealing room" everyone feels better.
I am just not sure what to ask for it..thats my delemia. ???????
Would contacting a dealer who sells my particular brand have a better idea of what it is worth ??? Or maybe the manufacturer ??
Whats it worth ???
