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Consignment sale

Yahoo Message Number: 64690
After being full time on the road for several years and with much anxiety, it is time to step back and sell my Country Coach. Has anyone any experience about consigning their coach in Texas? Are their any recommendations for a consignment dealer? Are there ones to avoid? Since I have never done this before, what do I need to do and what should I expect? Are the consignment places like a used car salesman or what? Any advise or comments would be appreciated.

George Board

'03 Allure #30871

Re: Consignment sale

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Yahoo Message Number: 64694
Hi George,

I've never checked into this, but, I have read and heard good things about both PPL and Motorhomes of Texas.
I will say I had a positive experience purchasing a consigned RV from Holland Motor Homes in San Diego.
My perceptions is that you have some wiggle room when both agreeing to the minimum sell price, and the % of the action to the dealer. Do your normal research on coming up with value of the RV.
One other opinion (not informed, but off of assumptions on my part) is that the consignment dealers will want this priced to move. I think that is fair, as the coach does take up space on their lot, and their people need to show it.
I feel you can get your best price, by selling it by owner, to another private buyer. If you don't want to go thru this, then it's going to cost you. Another observation, is that it is a Buyer's market now. Dealers that do take trade in's, will need to move these units too. So, you never know which unit is going to make the most money for the dealer, and thus, which one they would push.
If you go the Consigned route, be sure you understand the risk and insurance coverage. You might need to take out extra coverage to make sure your safe.
A gent named Steve Wilson, at San Diego Holland Motorhomes, is honest and a straight shooter. A call to him for input might help, he is a professional, and a person that can be trusted. Country Coach is something he and Holland Motor Homes is up on...
Best of luck, and I for one, would like to learn from what you learn, please share with us...
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

Re: Consignment sale

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We purchased our CC through Motorhome Specialists in Alvarado. It was a consignment unit. We have found the experience to be very positive. I believe they are an honest and fair dealer to work with. They have been more than fair to us.

Bruce

2001 Intrigue #11278

Consignment sale

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Yahoo Message Number: 64709
Hello All

I recently spent time with Louie Courtemanche and Gary Obermire at Premier RV Storage in Junction City. Their website is http://www.premierrvstorage.com/. Because of their long histories with Country Coach they have innumerable contacts with coach owners - both buyers and sellers. If I am not able to sell my coach soon I will be consigning it to them. Best of all - after evaluating your coach Louie can fly to your location and drive the coach back to JC for you!
No business connection, just an appreciation of two people starting out and doing a good job - don't know about the Ron Lee thing. Oh yes, I purchased one of their coaches to replace my CC.

Kindest Regards,
Brad Burgess

08 Intrigue #12249