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Posted: 28 Dec 2009 at 8:48pm

I'm actively looking for either a used 171, a 172 or a 175. Not willing to pay price of a new one, but I'm a legitimate cash buyer that's willing to buy now within 600 miles of NE PA. If interested in serious discussion, pls feel free to reply... email is lawrencesc@aol.com

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Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 12:41am

As new as the Pod is there won't be many used ones out there. Good luck! Smile

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Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 8:55am

Terry,

Actually, there have been quite a few for sale. But, it seems everyone so far has taken out loans for the full purchase amount and are basically asking full retail price for their used camper. I can certainly understand someone not wanting to incur a loss, but in my mind, "used is used". I

question what's going on with price expectations since I can buy a new R-Pod with a full warrantee and more options/updates at the same or better price vs these used trailers. I could understand it if there was a scaricity, but new trailers are readily available from several dealers at prices below the used ones.

It's a plain fact that campers depreciate, and I think it patently unwise for me to pay more than something's actually worth. As such, I intend to be patient and wait for someone willing to negotiate fairly. If not, I always have the option of just buying new.

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Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 12:08pm

You are 100% right. It would be foolish to pay full price for a used unit. I would think anyone selling that way won't be selling it either!

Terry

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Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 7:13pm

True in general, but the 'pods are in high demand right now so I would expect a high resale value. Give it a year and you'll see normal market rules apply. In the mean time you might find someone selling in "fire sale" mode, due to a job loss or other economic distress. I wish you the best and hope to hear about your success.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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PA Retiree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Location: Newfoundland,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Topic: Looking for one... Posted: 28 Dec 2009 at 8:48pm
	I'm actively looking for either a used 171, a 172 or a 175. Not willing to pay price of a new one, but I'm a legitimate cash buyer that's willing to buy now within 600 miles of NE PA. If interested in serious discussion, pls feel free to reply... email is lawrencesc@aol.com

TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 12:41am
	As new as the Pod is there won't be many used ones out there. Good luck! Terry
	RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565

PA Retiree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Location: Newfoundland,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 8:55am
	Terry, Actually, there have been quite a few for sale. But, it seems everyone so far has taken out loans for the full purchase amount and are basically asking full retail price for their used camper. I can certainly understand someone not wanting to incur a loss, but in my mind, "used is used". I question what's going on with price expectations since I can buy a new R-Pod with a full warrantee and more options/updates at the same or better price vs these used trailers. I could understand it if there was a scaricity, but new trailers are readily available from several dealers at prices below the used ones. It's a plain fact that campers depreciate, and I think it patently unwise for me to pay more than something's actually worth. As such, I intend to be patient and wait for someone willing to negotiate fairly. If not, I always have the option of just buying new.

TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 12:08pm
	You are 100% right. It would be foolish to pay full price for a used unit. I would think anyone selling that way won't be selling it either! Terry
	RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 7:13pm
	True in general, but the 'pods are in high demand right now so I would expect a high resale value. Give it a year and you'll see normal market rules apply. In the mean time you might find someone selling in "fire sale" mode, due to a job loss or other economic distress. I wish you the best and hope to hear about your success.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual