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11-01-2014, 06:11 PM
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Len and Jeanne
2005 16' International CCD
2015 19' Flying Cloud
Creston Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,793
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What the best-dressed AS shoppers wear
Finally, finally after Bambi got badly thumpered in late August, our insurance adjustor decided to come through for us after all, and we get to go shopping for a new one.
Not wanting to appear inappropriately attired for this important event, I thought to seek your advice. My thoughts:
1. Wear something metallic.
2. Wear something light gray and sort-of shiny.
3. Dress upscale for one's preferred camping experience.
(such as: resort wear for the snowbirds, active-lifestyle spandex gear and helmets for the mountain bikers, woodsy woolens plus binocular accessories for the heritage camping set, desert khakis and pocket GPSs for the Colorado Plateau crowd, nautical wear for the Land Yacht concept,.....)
4. Wear your old clothes. With the money you'll be spending on an Airstream (and for us, a new truck, too,) you won't be able to afford new clothes for a long time to come. Spare the wear on your current good ones.
Jeanne
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11-01-2014, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master 
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,969
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I say wear something you would wear on vacations that gives a feeling of joy.
Want to start out with the right juju.
First time I went shopping, I wore a RonJon shirt from Key West, but YMMV (your mileage may vary)
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11-01-2014, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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4.
:-)
Enjoy, good luck and happy camping!!!
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11-01-2014, 08:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Just wear the T-shirt that says "I am with her" and let her decide!
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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11-02-2014, 09:56 AM
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To Gulls
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Pensacola
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 43
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I say wear something 'matchy-matchy'! Congrats on getting a new rig! How very exciting!
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11-02-2014, 10:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,787
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I usually dress in old clothes to test the salesperson willingness to discuss their product. If they ignore me I go else where.
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11-02-2014, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Anywhere &
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,090
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Wear a checkbook to pay for it.
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11-02-2014, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Lake Placid
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 641
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I like glamping jeans!!
Laura & Tom
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11-02-2014, 10:33 AM
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Len and Jeanne
2005 16' International CCD
2015 19' Flying Cloud
Creston Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,793
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LOL! Thanks for the advice, everyone.
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Just wear the T-shirt that says "I am with her" and let her decide!
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Since I am the "her" part of our duo, I like this one a lot. I'll see if I can find one for Len.
I checked out those RonJon shirts-- I wouldn't know which side of a surf board is up, but they could make me feel as though I did.
Other possibilities:
5. Mechanic-type guys, for sure wear something suitable for sliding underneath the trailer to check out its construction. Probably something sturdy and dark gray to match the concrete, vs. the lighter gray that would match the AS.
6. Ladies, wear your most expensive jewelry, in case you have to pawn it to help pay for your AS. (Since I don't own any, this one wouldn't work so well for us.)
7. Or wear these cute Airstream earrings.
8. If you travel with your dog, make sure it is suitably attired for the occasion, as well. (Photo courtesy of member ctdare.)
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11-02-2014, 11:04 AM
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To Gulls
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Pensacola
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 43
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Where can I get those AS earrings? Love them!
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11-02-2014, 01:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1970 25' Tradewind
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 166
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I ordered mine from vendor in Arizona--check on the Airforums classified under 'Special Services & Products'. Cost about $25 & she is very quick to mail the items to you.
Victoria
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2006 30' Classic
1970 25' Trade Wind Custom Renovation
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11-02-2014, 01:38 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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Wear something that makes you look poor - they'll jack up the price if they see you coming in dressed all fancy
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11-02-2014, 03:06 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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Are you getting same airstream or different size? I say old clothes, act like it is your first.
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2010 Funfinder
2005 T@B
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11-02-2014, 03:07 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
Wear something that makes you look poor - they'll jack up the price if they see you coming in dressed all fancy |
Seconded. And something you don't mind getting dirty, because you'll want to poke your nose into every nook and cranny to find any flaws. Not only because you want to know what you're getting into, but because every flaw is a negotiating point.
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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11-02-2014, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 31' Classic
Currently Looking...
Monroe
, Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 649
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Same thing I always wear, ragged blue jeans and a nice sports shirt.
Keeps'em guessing. 
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11-02-2014, 04:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Birkenstocks, cargo shorts, and a Life is Good t-shirt-
I have what I think of as "southern genteel gentleman" attire in the trailer for Sunday-go-to-meeting- linen suits, cotton pinstripe suits, seersucker suits, bow ties, derby, boler, fedora, or straw hats, and loafers-
Retro clothes for a retro RV-
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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Airforums #70955
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11-02-2014, 04:21 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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Do not wear any Airstream Apparrel. Just think how much more you know to look for in this AS, Protag is right, you will be checking everything.
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2006 Bambi CCD ("EireStream!!")
2010 Funfinder
2005 T@B
2001 Teardrop, Mountain Hardware Tent
For some perfection takes a little longer...
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11-02-2014, 04:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Merkel
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 153
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Good question and I am just now putting in my 2 cents worth because I have been deer hunting.
In 1990 I bought a new Ford Taurus SHO as in Super High Output, so named because when they were introduced in 1989 Ford was using Yamaha racing engines in them. We enjoyed that car a lot because of both the performance and economy. In the fall of 1992 the 93 year models had arrived at the dealers and we were interested in a new one. It so happened my wife and I had to pass a Ford dealership on the way to our lease where we were going to work, like cutting brush and stand repair. Having dressed for that kind of work, jeans, work boots, old shirts, etc, we stopped to look at a new SHO they had. As we were looking, a salesman in his tie and starched shirt, walked by, and without slowing down, said "You might want to at that Taurus LX because it is a lot less money." I replied, no, I am driving an SHO now. He looked like a calf that had been roped and run into the end of the rope when he turned to come back. We have laughed about it many times how you are so often judged by the way you are dressed.
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11-02-2014, 05:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,114
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Wear diapers.
These things ain't cheap!
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11-02-2014, 06:52 PM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 255
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Quote:
Originally Posted by terryV
Same thing I always wear, ragged blue jeans and a nice sports shirt.
Keeps'em guessing. |
Guy walks into the Ferrari dealership: six days' growth, old polo shirt, holes in the knees of his raggedy jeans.
Salesman treats him right. He buys a Testarossa for cash.
The salesman noticed his shoes: Cole-Haan loafers, $300.
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2012 FC27FB "Ted Zeppelin"
2010 Tundra Crewmax Platinum "Silver Rhino"
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