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Forum Name: Campers Flea Market
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Topic: Looking for one...
Posted By: PA Retiree
Subject: Looking for one...
Date 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 mailto:lawrencesc@aol.com - lawrencesc@aol.com



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Posted By: TerryM
Date 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

Terry


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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565


Posted By: PA Retiree
Date 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.  


Posted By: TerryM
Date 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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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565


Posted By: techntrek
Date 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.

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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual



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