I'm looking at buying a "newer" living qtrs trailer, just gently used I hope, but I have no idea what to offer these people when they come back and say "What's your offer"

Seems dealer prices tend to be higher than individuals selling outright, any suggestions?

Best thing to do for "knowing your market" and doing your homework.  There is no useful trailer blue book, but you can scout out prices on this website and get a pretty good idea.

We have purchased two LQ trailers from private individuals and have saved a considerable amount of money by not paying the dealer mark ups.

Go to the HTW trailer web site, click on the type of trailer and brand you are considering, and you will be presented with a list of comparable trailers. This will give you an indication of pricing from both individuals and dealers.

The prices will fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This is the start of a buyer's market when many people sell their trailers in the fall to eliminate storage costs and concerns for the winter. In the spring prices will rise as it will be a seller's advantage when people want the trailers for the rest of the year.

As others have stated, do your homework by looking and asking lots of questions.

BOL  Gard

My statement indicated that I have saved money by not paying a dealer mark up. That happened.

Dealers have to have a mark up to stay in business, without it they have the going out of business sales. They have a bottom line that they cannot exceed. A private sale is sometimes determined by factors a dealer cannot consider; desire for new equipment, financial considerations, usage etc. The pricing an individual would consider can vary greatly compared to a dealer's more restricted budget.

Many individuals do price their possessions at a price higher than their worth. They hear about a high priced sale and think that their item is worth the same or more. Just check out the advertised pricing of horses. The true value of any item is what another person is willing to spend for it, whether it is at a dealer or private residence. It has been my experience that an individual has a wider latitude in pricing than a dealer. A buyer can use this knowledge to his advantage.

Gard