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09-13-2013, 12:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1989 29' Excella
2018 30' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 229
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No Dealers in GA
I've been told that Atlanta is not a good market for Airstreams too expensive.
Apparantly my perception of a Georgian is much different than reality.
What really bums me out about buying an Airstream is that the closest dealer to the Atlanta area is 3 hours away.
How'm I gonna kick the tires??
Sad Sad Sad, ....
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09-13-2013, 01:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Branson
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 734
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You can visually kick tires here;
Colonial Airstream - Airstream Travel Trailer, Bambi, Flying Cloud, International Signature, Serenity, Classic Limited, Interstate, Sport
They do an excellent job of visually describing every unit they sell.
Unfortunately, Airstream unit cost keeps the number of dealers low, and to compound the problem, the dealers keep low inventory.
Colonial is the largest dealer in the US, and you might consider a trip to them. They generally have a 100 unit new trailer inventory.
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09-13-2013, 01:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Maybe Georgia's sweltering summer heat has something to do with the Airstream market there. We are quite the opposite, perfect summer weather but you won't be in your Airstream in winter here. (3 hours to my dealer too.)
doug
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09-13-2013, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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Cracks me up, my nearest Wal Mart is 100 miles away, to the west, nearest one to the east is 125 miles. I drive a lot, as you can imagine. My Airstream dealer (new dealer) is 250 miles south. There is one in Missoula, but I am less than impressed with them, and would not go there unless I had an emergency.
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09-13-2013, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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It's a TEST
In Eastern Virginia there's the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel which costs $15 to cross (without a trailer). The people on the Eastern Shore (north side) say the toll is to keep the trash off the eastern shore.
Something similar happens with Airstream dealers... If it's "too far" to drive to look at one... then you're really not addicted enough to own one.
Seriously though, price is the reason. Too expensive for most businesses to floor plan and sell. I concur. Take a WEEK long vacation. Go to Atlantic City, NYC or just visit the wineries on the Delmarva Peninsula (aka eastern shore). Do a lighthouse tour, etc. THEN take two days to visit Colonial Airstream (NJ address but WAY NORTH. Looking at floor plans is good, but nothing beats walking through one.... or twenty.
Paula
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09-13-2013, 02:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,215
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The new local dealer is 18 miles from our storage unit. After the heat of summer, they build their inventory back up. There is a really great service center (former dealer) south about 75 miles. There are quite a few several hundred miles west in Los Angeles.
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09-13-2013, 04:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Lilburn
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 285
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But they aren't too expensive in 'middle of nowhere NC'? There is a lot of money in the Atlanta area. I can't believe this market won't support an Airstream dealer. But I think there is a 'red neck' perception of camping among the monied people. If there was a visible Airstream dealer and local marketing to support it, it would do well. Perceptions can be changed.
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09-13-2013, 04:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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I talked to Airstream while at Alumapalooze this past June and they would like to have an Atlanta area dealer. They just haven't found anyone they are willing to work with. Camping World (both of the ones in ATL) were dealers for a couple of years, but it didn't work out very well. I would love to see a big Airstream exclusive dealership just South of Atlanta serving all of North and Central Georgia. The closest one to the South is Bates RV in Florida.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
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09-13-2013, 04:35 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aviator
The closest one to the South is Bates RV in Florida.
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Saunders in Alachua is a couple hundred miles closer. Unless they've stopped being a dealer recently, always a possibility in the current economy.
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09-13-2013, 05:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 302
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Foley RV in Gulfport, MS is worth the drive.
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09-13-2013, 08:10 PM
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Jay Thompson
2009 34' Classic
Tallahassee,
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 66
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J. D. Saunders is still in business. Foley RV in Gulfport has a good inventory.
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09-13-2013, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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The nearest dealer to me is 4 hours away.
During the looking/shopping process I discovered Dallas no longer has an Airstream desler.
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09-14-2013, 05:57 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davcarv
I've been told that Atlanta is not a good market for Airstreams too expensive.
Apparantly my perception of a Georgian is much different than reality.
What really bums me out about buying an Airstream is that the closest dealer to the Atlanta area is 3 hours away.
How'm I gonna kick the tires??
Sad Sad Sad, ....
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Business opportunity for you?
Aaron
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10-14-2013, 08:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1989 29' Excella
2018 30' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 229
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There's a Mercedes dealership that sell interstates up in Alpharetta.
Maybe one day they'll start selling trailers too.
Let's hope it's close to me.
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10-15-2013, 04:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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We would LOVE to see an Atlanta dealer!
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10-15-2013, 06:17 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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And yet the Georgia WBCCI club is one of the top 2 or 3 in membership. Maybe you should make a trip to T O G and ask the members there what dealers they use. Jim
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