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10-13-2009, 11:03 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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Help with purchase please
We live and work in Cali. We have found our dream Trailer and placed a deposit through Paypal.
We are looking for a driveaway shipper through Uship.com.
So far that looks good.
But, how do we pay off the rest and get the pink slip and be protected? They are in NC. We can wire money and all that but right now we cannot travel.
Do we hire a local lawyer and use him as an agent? Has anyone else done this?
thanks,
pink
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10-14-2009, 12:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Dayton
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 313
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Just out of curiosity, did you have an inspector "lay hands" on your purchase? Check it over for you?
....and Welcome to the forums! Hope it works out! Love the bay area. I lived out there for years (years ago) in Fairfield....
Al
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10-14-2009, 02:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 16' Bubble
Rose Lodge
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: 1961 26' Overlander
Posts: 921
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pink, go get the trailer yerself.
no lawyer on earth can guarantee this kind of a deal. there is no substitute for SEEING THE TRAILER IN PERSON & then handing over the cash.
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10-14-2009, 07:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Classic
Hydes
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 713
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Very risky buying an Airstream site unseen plus that's farther than I would feel comfortable making a purchase. You have some protection using PayPal but I wouldn't pay the balance until you've inspected it yourself or you could be kicking yourself for a long time.
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10-14-2009, 07:19 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Antlers
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 426
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Congratulations on your almost purchase - pretty risky buying one that far away - site unseen. I hope it works out for you. I recommend going there yourself.
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2006 GMC 1500 SLE Crew Cab
5.3L V8 Towing Package
Equal-i-zer E2
AIR # 40365
TAC # OK-3
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10-14-2009, 10:06 AM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Where in NC?
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10-14-2009, 10:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 Argosy 24
Malakoff
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 490
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Coast-to Coast...unseen.
Better not! Too many scams
out there!
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10-14-2009, 10:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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If you say where it is located, as Kevin asked, you may get a forum member who is nearby to inspect it for you.
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10-14-2009, 12:58 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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Thanks for all the great feedback. This is a great forum and someday perhaps we will meet at one of the cool rallys!
We talked about all this on the way to work and school this morning. I quoted someone from the forums and told him, "your buying this because we love to travel, so, travel over there and check it out and pay the man yourself." I think this is what we are going to do.
The trailer is in Mt Pleasant. This is the link from the classifieds, 2004 Airstream International CCD 22' - Airstream Trailer & Airstream Motorhome Classifieds
I did print out the inspection sheet for him. So much to think about...
Smiles,
Pink
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10-14-2009, 01:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Spring Hill
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 31
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Pink ----
On the right hand side of the Forums Main page is a form for finding Airstream Inspectors. Fill in the blanks, and I think you'll find one in Mt.Pleasant ---- and I think you bought it from someone in S.C. NOT N.C. I talked to this Inspector awhile ago, but he could never 'hook up' with the Seller to inspect it ---- 'cause I was interested at the time. I go disenchanted after two weeks of the guy stalling around and looked elsewhere. Good luck on your Buy.
zeke
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10-14-2009, 01:24 PM
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aluminauti
Where we
, Park it!
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 316
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Please look before you buy!
Over the years, we've done several cross country Airstream purchases. Our current 34' front kitchen was advertised by Colonial AS in NJ & we're in the northwest! We did put a deposit with the dealer and then drove 3000+ miles in 2.5 days!) to inspect the trailer & pay the balance.
We felt that, with a deposit in a reputable dealer's hand, if there was a problem with the unit, we wouldn't have a problem with the unit if it had problems, etc.
We also placed a deposit on a vintage unit in eastern Iowa (we were in Omaha at the time) & drove 300 miles to view it. The trailer, we felt, was misrepresented as it had several undisclosed cracks in the skin. Didn't buy this one & got our deposit back.
If you are new to Airstreams & RV's, it might be a good idea to have an inspector view the trailer BEFORE you trek all that distance! As well, a person with experience and a detached eye may spot something that your enthusiasm might overlook. Nothing worse than driving many miles & being disappointed!
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10-14-2009, 01:32 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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Hey, I just want to thank you all again... Because I think ya'll got me a 4 day weekend all expenses paid trip to SC! I read all the posts to him over the phone and he is convinced that "seeing it for yourself," is the best way to go. And I get to go too! Anyone know any good B&B's there? I will keep you posted!
Smiles,
Pink
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10-14-2009, 01:38 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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I have owned 2 RV's in the past. Not that previous ownership denotes me as some kind of an expert. I am going to see about getting one of the inspectors from this site to check it out.
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10-14-2009, 01:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Dayton
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 313
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Glad to hear it! You made a wise choice. The worst that could happen is a nice trip, and of the course the best is to bring you treasure home!
Good luck
Al
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10-15-2009, 07:30 PM
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Dreaming of Streaming
2004 22' International CCD
Davis/SF
, California
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 227
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Looks like now I have been edged out by his brother and best friend from the 3rd grade... Boys on the road, be afraid!
I am so excited for them! And glad as well for Eric to see it, after all he is paying for it! LOL
I plan on monopolizing it and him for the rest of his life! We are already talking about this summer... can you travel with a cat?
Smiles,
Pink
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10-15-2009, 07:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 16' Bubble
Rose Lodge
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: 1961 26' Overlander
Posts: 921
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Depends on the cat, Pink. But NEVER in the trailer while on the road.
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10-15-2009, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
San Jose
, California
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,664
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A BIG congrats Pink! Hope it all works out and you have a new addition to the family. And why not join us at Casini Ranch in April to show it off. Hope to see you!
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