Ever bought from Vintage-Airstream.com?

Jezibels · 08-17-2009, 12:59 PM

Has anyone ever purchased a vintage Airstream from
www.Vintage-Airstream.com ?

I'm looking for a fully restored 1960's model and I found one there that I like, except it is in NC, I am in Chicago. They advertise shipping anywhere in the World, does anyone have experience with purchasing and shipping long distance?

Thanks guys!

maccamper · 08-17-2009, 01:23 PM

I strongly encourage you to actually see the trailer before you commit to a purchase.

If you can't travel to NC, perhaps someone on the Forum who lives nearby or is in the area would be able to do an inspection for you.

maccamper

62overlander · 08-17-2009, 01:50 PM

Go see it in the flesh. This is a life changing experience and should not be taken lightly.

ArtStream · 08-17-2009, 03:18 PM

Would you buy an expensive used car sight unseen?

Go see it in person or have a forum member eyeball it for you.

Sage advise.

Melody Ranch · 08-17-2009, 03:22 PM

Really check it out. Keep looking.

LI Pets · 08-17-2009, 05:44 PM

This is the guy that filed all grievences recently.

He's been banned fron this forum

Look elsewhere IMO.

Jezibels · 08-17-2009, 08:30 PM

Thank you everyone for your advice! Its really appreciated!

tslanier · 08-17-2009, 08:50 PM

Beware!!!

tslanier · 08-23-2009, 12:57 PM

My beware is in reference to not buying any trailer you have not seen personally. I have had no experience personally with Vintage-Airstream.com nor do I know anyone who has.

bob34787 · 08-23-2009, 02:08 PM

attempted to contact him many times before I bought my 08 and he never responded.

Chikusho! · 08-24-2009, 02:03 AM

I contacted him about a 2000 limited 34` with slide out. In his response he just said "sold."

"This is the guy that filed all grievences recently.

He's been banned fron this forum"

Sorry, but what does this mean? Is he not trustworthy?

dwightdi · 08-24-2009, 04:00 AM

There is currently a little fight over the control of the WBCCI forums section of the WBCCI.ORG website. Greg, who owns Vintage - Airstream, got control of the site, others do not like it. Greg now uses that forum to advertise (for free) the trailers he and his subscribers have for sale. In addition to the units he owns he also sells a one month ad on the WBCCI/forum and Vintage Airstream site to anyone for $30. I can not attest to his business dealings. He did file grievances with the WBCCI leadership to try to threaten/silence his opponents. Opponents hope that WBCCI leadership wakes up to what Greg is doing and how it hurts the club's reputation and cancels the club's relationship with Greg.

Tikiman · 08-24-2009, 08:28 AM

Bought our '68 Overlander from Greg in 2005. Our experience was very positive. Trailer was as advertised. I was off this forum for a while, so I didn't follow all of the WBCCI forum's controversy. I'm not a club member so it dosen't mean much to me. I would do business with him again if I needed to.

B.D. "Tikiman" Flowers
Columbia, MO

Melody Ranch · 08-24-2009, 08:32 AM

The WBBCI aspect is just frosting on the cake. I have had contact on a few occasions and will never again. Too bad that a great Airstream refurbishing company has a link....marketing only....they are fine. Find an owner/seller and deal direct.