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06-01-2017, 10:09 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 4
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Used Escape List Price / What To Consider
I recently listed our used 19 foot Escape Trailer on the Escape Forum. Unfortunately, I did not do the proper research before deciding on a reasonable list price. For those who are considering selling their Escape trailer you might want to consider the following:
Escape Trailers are one of the "Top rated RV's in North America"
The list price for a brand new 19 foot Escape Trailer is considerably higher than it was 3 to 4 years ago.
When comparing what other used Escape Trailers are being sold for ( on the Escape Forum) be aware that some of those list prices are in US dollars and some are in CAD
Also, consider the buying power of the USD in Canada.
Regards
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06-01-2017, 10:29 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,023
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You are absolutely correct. It behooves a buyer and a seller to do research and due diligence. There's also verbal contracts that are legally binding if one chooses to pursue it.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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06-01-2017, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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What to consider?
Hi: All... In my world, "A deal is a deal".
In other worlds "Greed is a powerful motivator". Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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06-01-2017, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Southern Alberta, Alberta
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 1,734
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While what you posted is good advice, what you did to the people who agreed to buy your trailer (and even gave you a deposit) I find morally wrong.
Cheers
Doug
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Cheers
Doug
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06-01-2017, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Mtns of NC, North Carolina
Trailer: 2013 19' Escape 1977 Trillium 1300
Posts: 311
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I have sold stuff too cheap many times.. If I don't do adequate research up front, shame on me. A deal is a deal. Myself, I value my integrity over a few thousand $$. Over a lifetime, missing out on a thousand $$ here and there just doesn't amount to squat. I consider it tuition.
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06-01-2017, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: O town, British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 "Lightning"
Posts: 1,467
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Many fine folks here would offer a suggested list price in advance of a seller posting it's for sale. Also, The ETI office may have an opinion on a good listing price.
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06-01-2017, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Tracy, California
Trailer: Escape 19 2015
Posts: 342
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When you sell or buy, you do your homework. I sold a Honda Accord for way to little thinking I wouldn't get a lot of interest. I learned the hard way. A deal is a deal and this group didn't need a lesson.
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06-01-2017, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: kootenays, British Columbia
Trailer: Looking for 15b
Posts: 221
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It is always up to the seller to research the selling prices BEFORE posting an ad with price and it is never okay to revise your price upwards once you have a deal with a buyer.
I recently bought a trailer from some upstanding folks who even though others offered them a $1000 more after we had verbally agreed to a price (full asking) kept to our deal. They actually were offended that someone would think they would do the dirty and renegade on the deal. Those are the folks I want to be involved with and luckily most folks I have had the pleasure of meeting in the fiberglass world meet this profile.
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06-01-2017, 11:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,235
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Four Flusher
Quote:
Originally Posted by kootenaigirl
It is always up to the seller to research the selling prices BEFORE posting an ad with price and it is never okay to revise your price upwards once you have a deal with a buyer.
I recently bought a trailer from some upstanding folks who even though others offered them a $1000 more after we had verbally agreed to a price (full asking) kept to our deal. They actually were offended that someone would think they would do the dirty and renegade on the deal. Those are the folks I want to be involved with and luckily most folks I have had the pleasure of meeting in the fiberglass world meet this profile.
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I agree 100% as many have said your word is your bond. Without it you are nothing,
Iowa Dave
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06-01-2017, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
Posts: 2,634
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My understanding is that once an agreement regarding price has been reached and a deposit is made by the purchaser to the seller, a legal contract to purchase is then in effect. If the seller tries to increase the price at some later date, even if the full agreed upon purchase price has not been paid, it is a breach of contract and the seller opens themselves up to legal action on the part of the purchaser.
Also, increasing the price after a deal is made is just a nasty thing to do.
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2013 19' \ 2013 15B, 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Offroad
"It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it." - 1907, Maurice Switzer
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06-01-2017, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ponoka, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 classic "outta sight", jeep rubicon unlimited
Posts: 1,645
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It upsets me then and it upsets me now.....
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"never lose hope, never lose faith"
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06-01-2017, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Sure hope you didn't come back looking to sell another.
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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06-01-2017, 02:40 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Trailer: 2015 21ft Escape "Spirit of the Plains", 2014 GMC Sierra with max tow package
Posts: 1,100
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I wonder if K&K got his trailer sold. As far as a lower offer, I have always figured that a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. And a quick, clean sale can more than offset a lower price. Loren
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06-01-2017, 02:54 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Trailer: 2009 Escape 19
Posts: 58
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I am absolutely flabbergasted by this sequence of events. Makes me sad and angry....
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Garland & Lou Ann
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06-01-2017, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: St Louis, Missouri
Trailer: 2017 5.0TA
Posts: 253
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When I sell a trailer if I get a little less than I could have that is OK with me. I just figure all the years of enjoyment I got out of owning it -- that has value to me.
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06-01-2017, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
Posts: 2,255
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i asked Escape to give me an idea of what it was worth they knew my trailer and gave me a suggested price.
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06-01-2017, 05:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
...as many have said your word is your bond. Without it you are nothing,
Iowa Dave
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06-02-2017, 06:11 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern AZ, Arizona
Trailer: 2020 5.0 TA
Posts: 31
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Would $100 have been enough? How about $10? What price integrity? I agree with the many who say your word is your bond and integrity is not for sale at any price or profit.
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06-02-2017, 11:05 AM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,126
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kootenaigirl
I recently bought a trailer from some upstanding folks who even though others offered them a $1000 more after we had verbally agreed to a price (full asking) kept to our deal. They actually were offended that someone would think they would do the dirty and renegade on the deal. Those are the folks I want to be involved with and luckily most folks I have had the pleasure of meeting in the fiberglass world meet this profile.
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When my father bought his trailer he offered $1,000 under asking and the seller accepted. He stuck to the deal even though we know he got other higher offers. This is my kind of man.
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06-02-2017, 11:28 AM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Cleburne, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0
Posts: 159
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That K&K would even come back on here after what he did just further shows the type of person he is.
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