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09-11-2019, 05:21 PM
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#81
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,637
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Yup. MSRP
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09-11-2019, 07:59 PM
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#82
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2 Rivet Member
2017 19' International
Rosemere
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 85
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I tell; what I paid, Sold My house and bought this. I first had a cheap one that fell into pieces after 4 years of full of living in it, At least this one is will last, comfortable, high quality more secure and easy to pull, will keep its resale value compared to most. It was also my dream, so now or never. I had to jump in all the way!
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09-11-2019, 08:10 PM
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#83
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,118
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I do not have a stock answer. It would depend upon who asked and why they asked. I have 2 very cheap Airstreams so it is not a big issue. I know I have never asked anybody how much they paid and probably won't.
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09-11-2019, 08:47 PM
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#84
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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“It’s paid for already. Why do you ask?”
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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09-11-2019, 08:48 PM
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#85
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Manchester
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 62
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The truth?
I tell the truth what I paid.
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09-11-2019, 11:31 PM
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#86
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1 Rivet Member
2019 25' International
Tumwater
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 12
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I have no problem with folks asking...will share price if the push and then follow up by pointing out the cost of other RVs in the park. Airstreams are expensive but not even in the same ballpark as many diesel pushers.
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09-12-2019, 04:32 AM
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#87
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New Member
fairview
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1
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I tell them, 'I traded one of my helicopters for my AS.'
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09-12-2019, 04:58 AM
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#88
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill M.
I do not have a stock answer. It would depend upon who asked and why they asked.
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Bingo . . . just like the rest of life . . . use your innate wisdom.
Next.
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09-12-2019, 07:07 AM
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#89
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3 Rivet Member
1989 32' Excella
Sharon Springs
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tincampers
Nunya.
Or give them the list price. If you have to ask you can’t afford it.
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Really, lol aren't you the typical "AS snob" many S O B RV'rs think many AS owners are (have heard, seen and felt that personally) are!! Many people realize that RVs in general are poor investments, especially when bought new and can become "money pits" at some point in their lifespan. I agree that AS units hold their value somewhat better than other RVs, but your paying for it up front (original owner). Follow-on owners actually get a better value in most cases. It's much more interesting to find out what someone paid for their vintage/used unit(or $ put into restoring), to see what they saved over a new one. Not to offend new purchasers, as it's your money, but almost anyone can own an AS of some type if they really want to... Jim
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09-12-2019, 07:16 AM
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#90
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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I usually say, "more than my house!" That way they get the idea I know what they are thinking and I'm not a wealthy estate owner.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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10-17-2019, 08:50 PM
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#91
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2 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Rockaway
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 79
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twice the cost of a similar size other brand trailer and more than my first house. But so far, it has been worth every penny for all the smiles it gives me.
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10-17-2019, 09:02 PM
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#92
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomfeury
twice the cost of a similar size other brand trailer and more than my first house. But so far, it has been worth every penny for all the smiles it gives me.
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I like that answer. I usually just reply, “It’s paid for,” and change the subject. If pressed, it’s “NYDB” and walk away.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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10-17-2019, 09:27 PM
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#93
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Safari FB SE
NW Oregon in a nice spot
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 879
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Or an easy one could be "Why are you asking? Does it really matter?" Then be done with it.
If they have a new one then even more, turns to why are you asking are your worried you paid a stupid price?
And if pushed I simply say it kept me married, so you determine the price for a stupid question.
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12-21-2019, 01:11 PM
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#94
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 772
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I usually say "New Airstreams start at around $40K."
And that always ends it.
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12-21-2019, 06:28 PM
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#95
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Senior Member
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Sparks
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,116
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New ones are about a buck and a quarter.
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12-21-2019, 07:00 PM
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#96
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Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
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I ask them if they want to know in US or Canadian dollars ?
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2004 International 25CCD Registered Name "Blue Streak"
2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
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12-22-2019, 08:24 AM
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#97
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2016 19ft flying cloud
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 165
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People use to stop us on the street and ask how much our dog cost
I usually responsed ,,$10.000
After theIr mouth dropped I added, we had to buy a larger car, a new camera, dog beds , dog toys ,,,etc,,,,
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12-22-2019, 09:25 AM
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#98
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4 Rivet Member
2021 19' Bambi
San Francisco
, California
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 410
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Along those lines, I get, “is that a new one or an old one?” a lot, I just find that question odd and to me it’s obviously so clear, but I guess not everyone has studied (obsessed over) the brand so long they can tell you the way the bed looks inside by the placement of an external storage compartment going 70mph down the highway, lol. Also odd, I have had many many people seriously ask me what an Airstream is when I tell them I live in mine[emoji848]
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12-22-2019, 09:48 AM
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#99
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4 Rivet Member
2021 19' Bambi
San Francisco
, California
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 410
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rgentum
"Does the cost question come up often with you?"
Occasionally.
"And are you comfortable just sharing it right off?"
I tell them: "I went to my local dealer, Airstream Adventures NW, who gave me a price of $79,500 and adamantly refused to bargain over it. I thought that price was excessive, so I shopped AS dealers throughout the US for an identical AS and got the lowest price from Toscano RV, in CA: $70,750, which is what I paid them for it. It cost me a drive from Seattle to central CA to save almost $9K. I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
People say one of the advantages of buying "local" is to obtain good service from the local dealer when needed. Airstream Adventures NW has repeatedly provided me with good service on my Toscano-bought AS. That hasn't been a problem for me. I just have had a problem getting Airstream Adventures NW to negotiate their sales price on a new AS.
Same thing happened to me when the AS 33 came out. My sweetie got real excited about getting one. We went to AANW and looked at their AS 33 for sale. I asked "How much?" And got the answer "$158K." I asked if they would negotiate that price? "No." I went home and shopped for a new AS 33 online, and the lowest price I obtained was $119,950.
OK, I admit it. I've lived all my life buying and selling assets, negotiating prices, and bargaining. It just galls me to think of paying $9K to "buy local" when I can obtain the identical item elsewhere for some $9K less --- or, in the case of the AS 33, for some $40K less.
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I’m sure it’s happened more than once that there’s been one listed for 119,950 (I’m going to buy me a 33 when the perfect one I want and the perfect F350 I want and after I hit the lottery happens, ha) but I went to look at one (a 2019 with the nice aluminum switches inside which is now a must for me) priced at 119,950 at a random SOB dealership and the salesman said, “it just sold last week to some people who came in from Colorado then told me he’d been in the business a long while and they paid waaay too much, told me they paid $105,000. Denver Airstream told me they could “get down” to 145,000 on a 33, so yes I think I’d be driving to Indiana. With all that said, I would consider paying a higher price if purchased from Colonial as I’m convinced the buying experience and follow-up support there is bar none. Would also pay higher (like I did with my 25) for the exact interior color combinations I want.
And, I think it’s in all of our interests for Airstreams to continue to be considered a luxury brand, which they are. I think the product line of the Nest for example cheapens the brand and was improperly badged by Thor...even investors are saying it. I paid $60g for mine, not 25g for the “same” Grand Design, I’m fine people knowing that. When you’re talking the 33 though it is kinda over the top luxury so wouldn’t want to seem braggartish...just stream of thought writing here ✍️
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12-22-2019, 12:53 PM
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#100
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2 Rivet Member
1972 23' Safari
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 49
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Why the big secret?? Unless it is something you are ashamed of just be straight up with them. You should be flattered they are interested.
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