Buying a used RV on Kijiji

[enduro155]

I have been looking for RV for a while and going to take the plunge.
I was wondering what most people offer for an RV on Kijiji.
am I going to offend someone if I offer 75-80% of asking?
Just want to know thoughts.

Thanks

[nast70]

Shop around and compare prices of comparable units, and look beyond your local area to get a firm handle on what is available in what condition.
I would thing most people add 5-10% to the final price they would settle on. Offer what you think is fair for the unit you are asking for, but be prepared to pay full buck if it's a fair price.

[enduro155]

I have been looking all around the province. so for sure taking that into consideration

[bat119]

Ask yourself if you were selling the same unit would you be offended or just annoyed ? There seems to be an assumption that someone selling is always desperate for money and willing to take a loss on the other hand some buyers are a bunch of cheapskates looking for a free lunch. Good luck

[enduro155]

I work in an industry where things can be marked up as high as 100% and as little as 2%. So my intention is to see where people negotiate to as to not offend. But at the same time i want to get the most for my dollars.

[jstubbs]

Probably save yourself thousands if you wait till the fall to buy.

[bat119]

Originally Posted by enduro155

I work in an industry where things can be marked up as high as 100% and as little as 2%. So my intention is to see where people negotiate to as to not offend. But at the same time i want to get the most for my dollars.

Deals are out there check this out

https://www.sgi.sk.ca/lcgi/salvage_b...3&store=Regina

[mooseknuckle]

Put our motorhome up yesterday. Should have asked more sold in 1 hour for what i was asking. Good karma.

[enduro155]

My father in law used to work for SGI as an adjustor. That is a good idea actually.
Funny how things work, friends of mine pu up their truck camper and only got 1 inquiry and offer of like 60% asking. So karma on that end too.

[ren008]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckle

Put our motorhome up yesterday. Should have asked more sold in 1 hour for what i was asking. Good karma.

Don't be that guy.

Was dealing on a $1500 tent trailer last weekend which ended up with me taking a close to 3 hour round trip Sunday drive to check it out and a handshake agreement to pick it up Monday once they got a new copy of the registration the next morning. An overall real nice experience, seemed like decent people, like 1 step away from being invited in for supper decent people.

By Monday afternoon no call so reached out myself and the guy tells me no problem come on down after work. End up making the drive again and when I get there the slug proceeds to tell me that due to more interest in it they decided to up the asking price by $1000 bucks, but thanks for coming out.... His to sell I suppose, but still gave him an earful and wished him good luck in no uncertain terms.

Big hailstorm in the area last night though... Golf ball size I've heard. Hopefully the slug was too lazy/forgot to roll the camper in!

[270person]

Originally Posted by enduro155

I have been looking for RV for a while and going to take the plunge.
I was wondering what most people offer for an RV on Kijiji.
am I going to offend someone if I offer 75-80% of asking?
Just want to know thoughts.

Thanks

You're buying at the highest price if you buy now through mid September and it's probably not a good idea if it's your first Rv to just jump in and head for a campsite. Lots to learn on the maintenance, winterizing, generator, batteries etc etc side.

[enduro155]

Originally Posted by 270person

You're buying at the highest price if you buy now through mid September and it's probably not a good idea if it's your first Rv to just jump in and head for a campsite. Lots to learn on the maintenance, winterizing, generator, batteries etc etc side.

I actually own an older 16'er. it just so happens the wife wants something bigger. Pretty familiar with running batteries, generators, etc....

[HalfBreed]

Originally Posted by enduro155

I actually own an older 16'er. it just so happens the wife wants something bigger. Pretty familiar with running batteries, generators, etc....

Best answer in a long time.

[bat119]

I've bought and sold a lot of RV's over the years, I look at similar units for sale, condition and how much I have into it then set the price accordingly the time of year doesn't affect my price. If it doesn't sell in the fall there's always spring, if I get a stupid offer by email I just ignore it.
If a buyer won't take the time to come and look at it before making an offer he's not serious anyway or can't afford it. Do your research decide what you want and how much your willing to spend and at least look over the condition of the unit before negotiating a price.

Another thing to consider is Trump's trade war coming up, all the materials used to manufacture boats, RV's are expected to rise 15% driving prices up.

[thumper]

I often sell items at well below their 'going price', because I want to move them quickly. Often I've had them for years and I've gotten my money's worth out of them, and now it's time to pass them along to someone else. I just sold a boat & motor I've owned for 30 years, and a motorcycle I've owned for 10 years - at very low prices. Other people need to sell significantly below market value because they're moving right away and they've procrastinated on selling their stuff, or perhaps they need the money immediately for a variety of reasons.

If selling, put 'PRICE FIRM' if you're stuck on your price. If you just want to quickly move the item, don't put anything, or put: " OPEN TO OFFERS'.

When buying, I often give low-ball offers, with the caveat " I know it's worth more, but that's all I can offer. If you don't get a better price and just want to get rid of your item, give me a call and I'll take it off your hands. My offer stands until * a specific date*"

No hard feelings, - although some people are ****ed when I make the low offer, and still ****ed when they call to accept it!

On our local 'Buy & Sell' Facebook group, my rule of thumb is to buy or sell at no more than 1/2 NEW price - and usually at 1/3 of NEW price - even for hardly used or "AS NEW" items. Most people are just happy to off-load their stuff.

[jstubbs]

Originally Posted by bat119

I've bought and sold a lot of RV's over the years, I look at similar units for sale, condition and how much I have into it then set the price accordingly the time of year doesn't affect my price. If it doesn't sell in the fall there's always spring, if I get a stupid offer by email I just ignore it.
If a buyer won't take the time to come and look at it before making an offer he's not serious anyway or can't afford it. Do your research decide what you want and how much your willing to spend and at least look over the condition of the unit before negotiating a price.

Another thing to consider is Trump's trade war coming up, all the materials used to manufacture boats, RV's are expected to rise 15% driving prices up.

Seasonality can play a big factor in price for most, especially in the fall for someone who has to pay for winter RV storage (which for decent storage, isn’t cheap). As well, no secret there is a higher demand for campers in the spring than in the fall.

[270person]

Originally Posted by enduro155

I actually own an older 16'er. it just so happens the wife wants something bigger. Pretty familiar with running batteries, generators, etc....

Ok, so you know everything about RV's but have to ask a forum for advice on how to buy one off Kijiji.

Gotcha.

(Your op came across as you being an RV newb)

[enduro155]

No, my op said i am asking what to offer on Kijiji. I know how to buy off kijiji. Was looking for opinions. I also never stated I knew everything about RV's did I. Keep in mind, hooking up a battery or generator is pretty easy for most people to do whether or not they own a RV or not.
So your opinion is one I will not consider going forward. Thanks

[TBark]

How does that work for you Thumper,
When selling do people low ball you too?

TBark

[270person]

Originally Posted by enduro155

No, my op said i am asking what to offer on Kijiji. I know how to buy off kijiji. Was looking for opinions. I also never stated I knew everything about RV's did I. Keep in mind, hooking up a battery or generator is pretty easy for most people to do whether or not they own a RV or not.
So your opinion is one I will not consider going forward. Thanks

Good plan. I try to do some research and due diligence before buying used. Gives one an educated idea of worth before slapping down an out to lunch offer and being told to hit the road.

Nothing you should or obviously did, consider.

Yep, hooking up batteries and generators is easy and that's all there is to know about rv's.

[srs123]

Originally Posted by enduro155

I have been looking for RV for a while and going to take the plunge.
I was wondering what most people offer for an RV on Kijiji.
am I going to offend someone if I offer 75-80% of asking?
Just want to know thoughts.

Thanks

I find that really off-putting. Why would you offer someone %75 of asking price? Is it because they are out to lunch on their price? Or are low balling them?

If the former then you shouldn't care. If the latter then I say tread lightly and hope the person is really deperstate to counter.

[TBark]

If I were selling and you offered me 75-80%, I’d wish u a good day sir, but that’s me.
Mostly because anything I list is priced to sell, it’s not listed to test the market.
I’m looking for an RV too, and prices are pretty good now as far as I can see, but like others say, better prices in Aug or Sept.
But ya, recognize a good price and offer accordingly, me, $12k RV, if I want it, $11k I’d hope for.

TBark

[trapper1981]

Originally Posted by enduro155

I have been looking for RV for a while and going to take the plunge.
I was wondering what most people offer for an RV on Kijiji.
am I going to offend someone if I offer 75-80% of asking?
Just want to know thoughts.

Thanks

Find a guy that has access to the RV repo auctions
You can get awesome deals

[EZM]

I saw a boat freshly listed on Kijiji (ad was less than an hour old) seemed like a very very good deal so made arrangements to come out right away and see it. Boat, Motor and Trailer was 6-7 years old and, looking at the pictures looked to be great.

I got there and the guy tells me the boat was used twice. I could tell it had been sitting and was in spectacular condition and worth thousands of dollar more than he had advertised it for.

I made the deal with the guy, on the spot, for full asking. I went to the bank, but started thinking.

I took out an extra $1000 because, to be honest, I was thrilled with the deal but I wanted to be able to sleep and live with myself. If I give the guy and extra grand - I'm still getting a great deal and he's getting a little more than he expected. It was a feel good win/win.

I get back less than 30 minutes later and the guy is still cordial but it looks like his mind is occupied as we draw up the paperwork in the garage. I fill out the paperwork and tell him I am paying him $1000 more becuase the boat is a good deal, exactly what I'm looking for and very happy to pay a little extra for it. The guy looks pretty stunned and says "I really appreciate your honesty".

As we are in the garage still his wife comes into the garage and said "that phone is still ringing and you are not selling that boat" - so I handed the lady the money and said - there's an extra $1000 there for you. I said "the boat, as advertised, is priced a little below value and there an extra grand there for you guys" expecting her to be pleased - but the look on her face just gets more sour.

The lady announced that there was an offer at $2000 over asking on the phone and that she was to call him back (the guy that made the offer) after her husband told me "to take a hike with my low ball offer".

I wasn't about to get into it with this guys wife, and luckily before I said anything the guy spoke up and said to his wife, quite firmly, "the boat is sold".

He turned to me and said "I appreciate what you did and the boat is yours". and shook my hand. His wife threw the money on the floor of the garage and slammed the door and went back inside the house. I helped the guy pick up all his cash all over the floor in relative silence only exchanging small talk. He knew and I knew there is honour amongst good guys.

I hooked up the boat, thanked the guy, and left.

Good Karma breeds more Good Karma.

I wonder if these two are still married.

I used that boat for many years and it was great. Always caught fish for me.

[traderal]

I will always pay more for a unit that has never been lived in for months in a hot climate, been stored under cover when not used, doesn't have mice, and has been kept clean and in repair. May try for 500 to 1500 off but expect to pay near to full price.