Airstream on Ebay

Minnie's Mate · 04-12-2005, 09:07 AM

1999 Excella. Has a couple of dents in the rear on either side of the rear window and a small one under the curside wrap window. Wouldn't they affect the value? I would be concerned that those in the rear might have caused a leak around the window or some structural damage.

Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50063&item=4541812 775&rd=1

j54mark · 04-12-2005, 10:06 AM

Yes, the dents certainly affect value. Hard to say how much, but maybe close to the cost of replacement (about $1,000 each).

They probably (but not certainly) will not cause leaks. No structure (ribs) seem to be involved.

As I write this, the high bid is close to full retail value for that particular coach, without so many dents. And it still has not reached the reserve. I don't see any bargain here.

Mark

Minnie's Mate · 04-12-2005, 11:53 AM

I thought there was an awfull lot of activity for it to be so early in the bidding. It is not a trailer that I'm interested in. Just curious. One of my employees pointed it out to me knowing that I am planning to purchase a new AS in a few months. He thought I might be able to get a bargin. But, as you say, I didn't think this was one.

bake315 · 04-12-2005, 01:07 PM

They don't look all that bad in the photo, but can't tell much of anything in a photo, anyway. It's got some nice features, like the Corian countertops, but that carpet's going to have to be replaced, for sure!

C Johnson · 04-12-2005, 11:53 PM

Too much money for the trailer. I am surprised the reserve hasn't been met yet. Yikes, wonder what the reserve is ?