Posted 2011-04-15 3:24 PM (#133024) Subject: Description on tailer adds
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Hi everyone!!
Sorry about the first Trailer Add thread pushed submit prematurely.
As I was writing some trailer descriptions I thought to myself.... I wonder how much info is to much and how little is too little? How long do you guys want a description to be? What info is most important to you guys? How much time do you think you spend reading the descriptions and what "turns you off" when looking at a add???????
Thanks guys!! I ant wait to see what you all think!!
Posted 2011-04-15 4:03 PM (#133026 - in reply to #133024) Subject: RE: Description on tailer adds
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Your description should include the essentials; make, model, year, options, installed equipment, condition, and repairs/maintenance. Most importantly, include as many photos as you can place in the advertisement. You should especially have one, showing the bare flooring, with the mats pulled away to indicate its condition.
The photos should show a trailer as clean and presentable as possible. Don't have all your tack and saw dust in place, clean the mats and stall area, and if showing a LQ, make the bed and clean off the counters. First impressions comprise most of your sales. Your trailer's best appearance, will get you off to a good sales initiative. BOL
Posted 2011-04-15 7:29 PM (#133029 - in reply to #133024) Subject: RE: Description on tailer adds
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Posts: 736 Location: Western WA
Generally I would say the more information the better. You don't necessarily have to list every feature especially if its something that is very standard, but I don't think you can go wrong with a detailed listing of features, dimensions, etc.
And as previously stated, first impressions count. Make sure the pictures you choose actually show the feature you are trying to show. I'm thinking of some pictures I've seen that are too much of a close up and you can't really tell what you are seeing (shower stalls come to mind), or are dark (LQ interiors) or blurry.
I'm always impressed with the honesty and integrity of sellers that list and show pictures of any flaws as well. Nobody expects a used trailer to be perfect, but disclosing wear, tear, and any flaws makes a potential buyer appreciate the strong points of your trailer all the more.
I think if we all could add one wish-list item to trailer ads, it would be the weight of the trailer. Actual weight, with a scale ticket to back it up.
Posted 2011-04-15 9:46 PM (#133036 - in reply to #133024) Subject: RE: Description on tailer adds
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Posts: 153 Location: Iowa
I won't look any farther if the trailer isn't picked up inside. List the dimentions and the extras. Always call people back even if they don't seem too knowledgeable about horse trailer slang. They could be your buyer.
Posted 2011-04-15 10:11 PM (#133039 - in reply to #133024) Subject: RE: Description on tailer adds
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Posts: 201 Location: Lincoln, NE
Ditto, ditto, ditto on making sure trailer is clean before taking pictures. Floors are so important for the horses safety and if the pics show a dirty floor it probably wasn't cleaned regularly after use and has a better chance of being rotten.
With a big horse inside dimensions of horse area are the first thing I look for. I won't even look if it isn't at least 7' high.
Also is it aluminum or steel? Ventilation overhead? Windows? Number of axles? Brakes? Weight would be nice, too.
Posted 2011-04-16 6:56 AM (#133047 - in reply to #133024) Subject: RE: Description on tailer adds
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I agree that pictures are the most important....when I was looking for a trailer if the pictures didn't impress me I didn't even bother to read the description.
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