Newbie needs help!

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by Snow Creek

FWIW, the trailer is a 2012 and our budget is into the 50K area.

I'm a trusting person at heart but I'd hate to let my guard down at the wrong time.

In this case I would not commit without being able to inspect it before full payment. But I bought my 93 locally when (at least the seller stated) there was an out of state buyer who wanted to come and see it, but had not put down a deposit.

[mfrez]

One item that hasn't been discussed: Does the seller own it outright or is there a loan on it? I bought mine from a PO that had a loan. I requested to deal directly with the credit union. Had my bank wire the money to the credit union, sent the remainder to the seller. The lender controlled the title so I was comfortable, sent it to me directly. Got a copy of the sellers drivers license beforehand, and verified his address through internet sources. All of these steps should insure a clean transaction, or the escrow service. But beware if the bill of sale they provide says "as is, where is, with no warranty express or implied". Ask to see it first.
But I would still go visit it.

[Snow Creek]

Originally Posted by mfrez

One item that hasn't been discussed: Does the seller own it outright or is there a loan on it? I bought mine from a PO that had a loan. I requested to deal directly with the credit union. Had my bank wire the money to the credit union, sent the remainder to the seller. The lender controlled the title so I was comfortable, sent it to me directly. Got a copy of the sellers drivers license beforehand, and verified his address through internet sources. All of these steps should insure a clean transaction, or the escrow service. But beware if the bill of sale they provide says "as is, where is, with no warranty express or implied". Ask to see it first.
But I would still go visit it.

Thanks for the great advice. I found out the seller sold it to someone else so this particular deal is dead.

However seeing as we're still shopping nationwide, all the great help you and others have provided will be very valuable to us down the road.

I'll be sure to keep everyone apprised of all the twists and turns.

Thanks all!

[tjdonahoe]

I have found if you wait too long , it will be gone, have you tried the classifieds here....

[Snow Creek]

Originally Posted by tjdonahoe

I have found if you wait too long , it will be gone, have you tried the classifieds here....

We just registered with airstreamclassifieds. Thanks!

[tjdonahoe]

Originally Posted by Snow Creek

We just registered with airstreamclassifieds. Thanks!

Check out your local dealers like in los banos, I bought one there, it was on consignment....

[Snow Creek]

Originally Posted by tjdonahoe

Check out your local dealers like in los banos, I bought one there, it was on consignment....

Yes, we've been up there and the salesperson is on the lookout for us. We also keep in contact with a few other dealers.

Thanks!

[Snow Creek]

Originally Posted by Snow Creek

I found this link... a general discussion about escrow services:

http://www.dmv.org/articles/escrow-a...ing-a-vehicle/

Thanks again everybody.

This link might also be useful for those in the same boat as we are... escrow.com:

https://www.escrow.com/?l=b&utm_expi...-5zfwNoXeLNQ.1

[evrgem]

Hi I am looking at a 1999 25' Safari in GA/near JAX. I live in Washington DC and would like it checked out prior to me buying it. My friend, who is very active in Airstreams, would look at trailers in the Roanoke VA area for people who live far away. How do I find someone who would go the Douglasville GA in the next few days to inspect the overall condition of the trailer?

thanks
Gail

[evrgem]

Hi I am looking at a 1999 25' Safari in GA/near JAX. I live in Washington DC and would like it checked out prior to me buying it. My friend, who is very active in Airstreams, would look at trailers in the Roanoke VA area for people who live far away. How do I find someone who would go the Douglasville GA in the next few days to inspect the overall condition of the trailer?

thanks
Gail

[evrgem]

Hi I am looking at a 1999 25' Safari in GA/near JAX. I live in Washington DC and would like it checked out prior to me buying it. My friend, who is very active in Airstreams, would look at trailers in the Roanoke VA area for people who live far away. How do I find someone who would go the Douglasville GA in the next few days to inspect the overall condition of the trailer?

thanks
Gail

[evrgem]

sorry for the multiple post....Tech Turkey!!! I am just bad!