Quote ..... what make it worse it that I don't have time to be patient.

10181 trailers on HTW... There's got to be something that catches your eye and pocketbook.

First time poster. Great way to start.!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not sure what to make of this two hour post.  I know a lot of business owners, and they worked long, hard years to get where they are, and they all went into debt to pull it off.  Risk vs. Benefit.

You apologized after venting so I guess you saw it coming.  If you would have come with specifics and were looking for a solution - you may well have found some helpful and very knowledgeable "business partners" here on this forum.  We all learn. 

I find it difficult purchasing anything of which I'm unfamiliar, and in this high tech world, that rapidly includes many more products.

Horse trailers are relatively easy to understand. A non LQ trailer is nothing more than a big metal box. The only real wear items that require some mechanical expertise are the brakes and bearings. Worse case scenario is a total replacement at several hundred dollars. They will then probably last for the period of your ownership. Tires can easily be visually checked and the rest is routine maintenance with an oil can.

LQ's involve appliances and more expense. Most of the items are common across the market and can be serviced at various businesses. If you buy a used trailer, make sure everything works during the inspection. If an item doesn't work, mentally add the cost of a new component to your overall cost. If it's repaired at a nominal cost, you're ahead.

Many people don't like to consider used equipment, and will only purchase a new item with a warrantee. In my mind, a used trailer is an open book to the quality and durability of the brand. If a trailer is in good shape after being used for a few years, then it is one worthy of consideration. There is no way to determine the longevity of a trailer, when it sits resplendent in a dealer's lot. How many have had issues after the sale, and no satisfaction from the warranty? Certainly not all, but many indeed.

There are many used trailers available from private individuals. I have purchased four, and one from a dealer. The private deals were the easiest, the lowest pricing, and I had instant gratification as I drove away with the trailers. There was no financing, so those issues were avoided. I'm not knocking dealers, just saying that private sales of used equipment can work well.

Like anything else, you can be scammed by both individuals and dealers. You have to know what you're buying first off, what it's worth, and what the legal mechanics of the sale include before your purchase.

There are a lot of trailers out there for immediate sale. In an other month or so, you will find more used ones, as the show seasons starts to wind down and joblessness continues to rise. Do your homework and research what you want. Someone wrote: "Knowledge is power" With both you can obtain the trailer you want.

Gard

yes mam,

i understand how you feel.  there are those of us who have really nice trailers for sale worth the money and some folks, think everyone is a crook, if your trailer is priced so cheap.  my trailer i have for sale, is very nice, used very little, and we are on the up and up, our needs have just changed and we don't need a trailer like this anymore.  also we have been contacted by scammers as well.  my husband is in law enforcement and once he ask the right question, you know right off they are scammers, not really looking to buy.  you want to see a nice trailer for the money and is not a scam look at#217224

sissym

You want to know why you haven't sold your trailer? It's obviously listed in the wrong section. Trailer !!!!!?????????  It should be featured in the real estate section under condominiums. Do you take houses in trade?

What a beautifully equipped trailer!!!!!

It certainly seems like one big beautiful trailer at a great price.  I don't want or need a trailer that large but boy is sure looks NICE.

Sissym,

You are right, that is a good price for that trailer. Good luck selling it with this economy.

You need to have a bank that you develope a relationship with over the years and good credit. I didn't have any problem just borrowing 25K on a LQ at about 6.5% interest. But I have equity in my property and am not over extended either.

thanks guys for the compliments on the trailer.  we have lots of people wanting it, especially the ones who have seen it, they can't believe we have it so cheap.  maybe someone will be able to get the financing, credit is a huge factor

teresa