What a disappointment !

[birol]

Today while taking DS to the mall for his air cadet tag event, I saw a PU on the side of the road. Stopped and got the phone number from it. The for sale sign was faded out, and the number barely visible. Obviously it was there for quite sometime. I thought they will probably let it go for 500 bucks or a thosand tops !

After dropping DS, I couldn't help myself and drove back to the place not risking to phone in case someone grabs it before me ! It was a 6' small PU, in reasonable shape (It was down) but looked ok !

Rang the door bell, no one, just when I was going, a gentleman came from the big motorhome parked in their driveway ! I asked about it and stuff, and he goes, well it is my brothers and he wants 3,000 dollars for it ! he adds it is 20 years old but it in good shape ! I went, 3K ? It is little bit too much and I mentioned the apache I missed last week ! Told him that I would pay 500 for it when he asked me how much I would pay He goes , yeah but you can't even buy a utility trailer for that kind of money. I had to tell him that  at 20 years this is how much I am willing to pay and we said a pleasant bye and went to the mall. 3.000 Dollars !!!! Give me a break ! Used PU's in Ontario cost an arm and a leg !

[brainpause]

Good grief! No wonder the sign is faded! :banghead:

Larry

[jpreiser]

WOW,,, Check back in  a few days, maybe they will change their mind....

[Diplomat]

They must be counting on the value of their memories! :tent:

[B-flat]

Did you get the year and make and model?  That way you can check out the value at Nadaguides.com        and just print that sheet off and take it to the guy to show him the value.  He might change his mind in a few days.

[tlhdoc]

I would do what B-flat suggested.

[birol]

I did not do that unfortunatelky, but there was no brand visible when I Checked the outside for damage. I will go back today and see if I can get the brand information. MY eyes are now glued to the Pu's when I am driving I want one before the rally !

[MommaMia]

Birol... If you want to have one for the rally, maybe you should see if you can find a way to check the newspaper on a regular basis in the city where the rally will be!  That way you can take delivery at the rally!  It will save you a big trip.  Many newspapers are online and if that one isn't maybe you could work something out that you be notified by the classified department each week of new pu listings.

[birol]

Actually I was thinking more or less in the same lines ! To purchase one while we are down there but didn't think of checking the classifieds ! Thanks  for the idea ! The used PU  prices here in Ontario is unreachable !

Birol... If you want to have one for the rally, maybe you should see if you can find a way to check the newspaper on a regular basis in the city where the rally will be!  That way you can take delivery at the rally!  It will save you a big trip.  Many newspapers are online and if that one isn't maybe you could work something out that you be notified by the classified department each week of new pu listings.

[campingboaters]

Some used pop-ups down here are also ridiculously priced.  When I was looking for pictures for the pop-up I listed, I saw very similar SMALL campers in the early 1990's for $3000.  WHO are those people kidding and WHO would pay that kind of money!  Sheesh!  

Continue to be a smart shopper Birol.  You'll love your eventual pop-up so much more knowing you didn't get ripped off!

[MommaMia]

Did you see this... Danusmom posted it in a response she made in classifieds


"POPUP CAMPER, good shape, Sleeps six. You pick up. 248-669-3931" This is under the heading of MERCHANDISE- Absolutely Free: All items offered in the Absolutely Free column must be exactly that, FREE to those responding. This newspaper makes no charge for these listings, but retricts use to residential. The publishing group accepts no responsiblity for actions between individual regarding Absolutely Free ads, (non-commercial accounts only). Your Absolutely Free ad must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday for the following Wednesday publication.

[birol]

Called her, it is gone  

Did you see this... Danusmom posted it in a response she made in classifieds


"POPUP CAMPER, good shape, Sleeps six. You pick up. 248-669-3931" This is under the heading of MERCHANDISE- Absolutely Free: All items offered in the Absolutely Free column must be exactly that, FREE to those responding. This newspaper makes no charge for these listings, but retricts use to residential. The publishing group accepts no responsiblity for actions between individual regarding Absolutely Free ads, (non-commercial accounts only). Your Absolutely Free ad must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday for the following Wednesday publication.

[tlhdoc]

Birol will you have any problem getting a PU into Canada if you buy one here?  I thought you had to get an inspection done and that it was very expensive.

[birol]

Any PU older than 15 years 1988 or older, can be imported without ANY hassle, just bring it in with papers and register it, no need to have it inspected federally etc, no fees ! Staright in If younger than 15 years, it costs around 1K to have it all done and a lot of apperwork inspection ... So I am after an old PU in states now

Birol will you have any problem getting a PU into Canada if you buy one here?  I thought you had to get an inspection done and that it was very expensive.

[tlhdoc]

Thanks for letting me know.  I will keep my eyes open for you in my area.