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01-16-2010, 09:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
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How much did you pay for it?
Hi, among all the common questions asked about your Airstream, there is one you might not want to answer; "How much did you pay for your Airstream?" Too much, It was a gift, I won the lottery, I inherited it, A dollar down and a dollar a day for the rest of my life, I traded for it, or the real truth....................none of your business.
I have been asked a few times "How much did you pay for your Airstream?" And I just tell them, I paid $50,000.00 for my hat and the trailer was free".
What are your experiences with this personal question?
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01-16-2010, 09:44 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Oh man.. you could have got a hat for $7.00
Vin
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01-16-2010, 09:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Land of fruits and nuts
, California
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I think it was $43,117 out the door for the sweet Airstream bag and the trailer was free.
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01-16-2010, 09:49 PM
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vote early and vote often!
this question comes up semi sorta regular...
here's an old but still current poll on the $$ issue...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f232...-a-s-3563.html
there's a similar string on the 'cost' of renovations...
but no poll or thread on the price of hats...
cheers
2air'
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01-16-2010, 10:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
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I guess because mine is vintage I get asked more "what is it worth if you sell it?"
I am not shy at telling them that to me I would have to get at least 25K for it or I just wouldn't even consider parting with it.
I also tell them I don't know if I'd even take that if someone were actually to offer it, which is not likely as there are far better restored units out there listed for sale for less money. But to Donna and I it is just too much fun to part with and we've built it out to suit our exact needs. You can't put a price on that.
So, in turn, having taken the long way around getting to your question, when people ask how much I paid for it, I have now evolved to saying what they see now is not what I bought so my initial investment turned out to be just the entry price before I made it into a functional trailer.
That works every time and I didn't even have to buy a hat.
I want one though. I just don't know if I can afford the 40 to 50K for one . I leave far too many hats in restaurants when I leave and I'd be crushed if I did that with a 50K hat.
I need to win a lotto.
Barry
Barry
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01-16-2010, 11:03 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I get 'what's it worth' questions too. I play down it's value. If I'm in a campground and someone asks me what it's worth, I'd rather they think all the white boxes around it are worth more than my little shiny piece of junk
That hat must have been lined in gold!
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01-17-2010, 07:26 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
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Great thread....you would have to remind me wouldn't 'ya.
30k for the trailer...and another 20k for the "name"
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Lets go find Bigfoot.
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01-17-2010, 07:44 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,954
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Whats it worth?
Quote:
Originally Posted by safari57
I guess because mine is vintage I get asked more "what is it worth if you sell it?"
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Whats it worth if you keep it. Boondocking on the sand at Padre Island, on the head waters of the Green River in Wyoming, on the very edge of the North rim of the Grand Canyon, on the head waters of the San Juan River in Colorado, in the Smokies, up the Jemez Canyon in New Mexico. That doesnt even get into the established camping areas, and all with the comfort of my own bed, coffee the way I like it, an a fine place to poop. What is it worth indeed.
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01-17-2010, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Nobody ever asked how much I paid when I had a 40 foot Monaco so I just say "less than I did for my Monaco motorhome."
The truth is that there is more interest in the Airstream than there is in the Monaco. Paraphrasing Gen Disarray there is a lot of value in having the comforts of home high up a forest service road. With the Monaco, I was tethered to paved roads, with the Airstream I can go most anywhere. Lookie Loos and Wanabees see that freedom and they want it.
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01-17-2010, 11:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
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I paid $3,000 for mine, too much in restrospect since my Sovereign had two dents in the rear and rear end separation/bathroom floor rot.
I've put about $12k into mine including new axles, wheels, rear aluminum panel replacement, rear end separation repairs, bathroom floor repairs, new holding tanks, new refrigerator, new flexsteel sofa, new bathroom vanity, stainless steel sinks, etc. It's still a lot cheaper than buying a new Airstream, so it's worth it to me.
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01-17-2010, 12:29 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Peoria
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 228
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Yeah. Why do people ask inappropriate questions? IMO, it is rude to talk about money, whether it is about finances, income or costs of big ticket items.
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01-17-2010, 12:46 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,254
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It's because they all think we're Airstream Millionaires
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01-17-2010, 01:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 16' Safari
Destrehan
, Louisiana
Join Date: May 2009
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"How much is it?" is a legitimate question. I rarely say how much I payed for my AS but I will give a current list price for an AS and tell them they can probably get a better price from an AS dealer. I don't have to tell them what I payed but they still get an answer.
Back when I had my old '72 it was a little more difficult answer. There was what I payed, what I put into it and what it would bring on the open market. Mostly, I just said I liked it and didn't know what it was worth.
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01-17-2010, 01:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
It's because they all think we're Airstream Millionaires
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The kids in particular think this and I suspect it is because their parents may have said something to give them that impression.
The other thing that comes a lot after the money side of it is how much does it weigh. Actually more often than not, they say "how much does SHE weigh?".
Barry
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01-17-2010, 02:07 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,254
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Speaking of 'what's it worth', I just about fell out of my chair laughing the other day at an ad on Craigslist. The guy had an early 70s 31 footer for best offer, and he said 'I don't know what it's worth, but I've seen what old Bambi's go for, and this one has to be worth more than that because it's newer and even bigger!' LOL, hate to tell you buddy, it doesn't always work that way!
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01-17-2010, 04:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Join Date: May 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by safari57
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. Actually more often than not, they say "how much does SHE weigh?".
Barry
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I thought maybe they said "she" because you're by the coast, but then I thought they would say "how much does she displace".
Somewhere, sometime, I knew someone (that is how good my memory is) who would always ask how much I paid for anything new thing I got. I wish I could remember how I handled that. I do remember that it annoyed me.
Regards,
Ken
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01-17-2010, 04:34 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
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I tell them the MSRP is more than $60,000, a lot more, and I paid a lot less. That seems to satisfy them. No one has asked "how much less"?
Gene
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01-17-2010, 04:40 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,954
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
...... it's newer and even bigger!' .......
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I've overheard similar comments, different strokes I suppose. But then again, I'm used to people not getting things I'm into.
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01-17-2010, 04:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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This thread has really got me thinking about how to respond in future. I think I've come up with my response from now on"
"Not nearly enough for what I got."
That ought to have them wondering
Barry
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Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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01-17-2010, 05:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 31' Sovereign
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2003
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How much is that worth?
"If you have to ask you can't afford one".
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