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08-23-2010, 06:23 AM
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Hi Frank here is what I see:
1) Needs fridge,batteries,and water hose reel. Has new LPG tanks,converter, disc brakes, and axles look good. Has water leaks(burst pipes, body damage and clearcoat peeling. Rear bath model suffers from rear end seperation.
2)Needs axles,oven and fridge. Dents in body. Rear bath model.
3)Needs air con,LPG tanks,fridge and toilet.
4)Needs axles,furnace,oven,beds,LPG tanks. has new water heater.
5)Needs fridge but has been renovated and polished.
6)Desirable center bath and Zip Dee awning
7)Living room gutted and rear bath model
8)Needs axles,fridge,oven. Rear bath model.
If I had to choose 5) would be first choice and 1) would be close second and 6) third choice.
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08-23-2010, 07:04 AM
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Wow. Thanks buddy. I really appreciate you going to all that trouble. Without any real knowledge, 6 would have been my first choice. I'll have another look at these and report back.
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08-23-2010, 07:33 AM
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It`s just my personal choice though. I`m partial to Excella`s. 6) may actually be a better choice than 1). 5) has already be done and polished and axles look good plus it comes from a dry climate with out salt. Contact the owner and see if it has always been in the desert.
6) current bid is $4500 but the reserve price has not been met yet. The reserve may be as high as $6000. You can`t tell with e-bay until you bid.
1) asking price is $4500 and will be negotiable. Excella has nicer interior and more options than soverign.
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08-23-2010, 07:42 AM
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Frank look here for values. Price vs. Condition - Airstream Values
1) $2200-$3500 as is or $4600-$9100 average
2,3,5,6,7,8) $1800-$2400 as is or $4100-$8500 average
4) $1200-$2300 as is or $4200-$7700 average
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08-23-2010, 08:00 AM
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Hi Chris - many thanks again. I contacted the seller of No 1 and he isn't interested in dealing with an overseas buyer - sent me a curt email as if I had asked him for 50% off!
I'm in contact with the seller of No 6. I have first option on it apparently.
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Waiting on reply from No 5. [EDIT: NOW SOLD]
When you say 'as is' in regard to the prices you've quoted, what does that mean? [PS just read the article from the link you posted - so now I know what you mean! That's a helpful table further down the page. But it seems to add another layer to the whole buying thing. Glad to have you guys helping me out here.]
EDIT: Chris, that water damaged one has a sagging belly pan apparently. Also, No 5 is sold. Which leave No 6 as the favourite so far. So in terms of the condition of No 6, what would you be comfortable paying for that particular trailer?
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08-23-2010, 02:36 PM
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Hi frank sorry I was out of the campground for most of the day buying supplies for the tuck shop and materials for my excella. I think $3500 to $4500 would be a good range to go by. I would try to request someone to go and inspect it for you. The pics only tell so much. The seller doesn`t seem to know this unit. He is either flipping it or selling it for a friend. You can`t take his word that all the appliances work or that the floor is solid and it has no leaks. My floor fely very solid but it was the shell and it`s mounting C channel that was holding together.
The flood damaged unit is waterlogged so that is why the belly pan is sagging. For $800USD you can`t go wrong. It`s probably worth that in scrap aluminum. I would keep looking, don`t be in a hurry to buy any trailer the right one will come along.Try looking here. Vintage Airstream Classifieds | New & Used Airstream Trailers For Sale
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08-23-2010, 02:47 PM
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Frank I had a good look at the flood damaged unit. The dents are creased and would require replacing panels to repair. This trailer would be a good parts trailer only and I don`t think it is what you are looking for. Too bad the price is right.
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08-24-2010, 01:47 PM
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Thanks for that Chris. Just PM'd you.
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08-24-2010, 02:10 PM
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08-24-2010, 02:11 PM
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do you have e-bay account
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08-24-2010, 02:33 PM
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Thanks for the links - yes, I have an ebay/ paypal account.
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08-24-2010, 04:20 PM
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Stephen,
Good luck hunting!
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www.mermitate.com
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08-25-2010, 03:29 AM
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Thanks Lucy!
Just posted on the trailer inspector sticky that I'm looking for two potential inspectors to look at a trailer in St Claire Shores, MI and one in Maryland. Anyone who might be available in the next week at short notice please let me know.
Thanks
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08-25-2010, 03:53 AM
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Comments please
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08-25-2010, 07:32 AM
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08-25-2010, 09:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
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Thanks MR!
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08-25-2010, 09:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
I have done a good deal of transport work to the Port of Baltimore for the first seller you posted. He has been very straight forward with me every time.
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Sorry Frank, I misunderstood you the first time around. I thought you meant the airstreamguy - duh! I meant no disrespect to the seller of that first trailer. Just saw it amongst others selling in the UK and - comparing photos only, and with novice knowledge of the subject - merely used it to show condition as depicted in photos. No harm intended to the guy.
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08-25-2010, 10:57 AM
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FB aka Stephen did you get my e-mail 1984 e-bay fixer upper is better bet.I will let u know when i hear more about inspection
Chris
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08-25-2010, 12:35 PM
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Got it and have replied.
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08-25-2010, 05:46 PM
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Thurmont, maryland Inspection
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