Used RV Dealers new tacticks

[Gregory OConnor]

Chris, The way I read it, BigBobs description of the bus parellels
your view description. Sometimes a jovial salesman additude is a
tactic used to hide revelation of the facts while stating them in a
joke. Then,, sometimes we overlook the obvious because we want to
believe 'someting is what it is not'.

I agree with JohnH and think you should call it tuition. I just
dont think the only lesson to learn was to 'not trust a
dealer'. 'If its too good to be true it is not true' and; 'you get
what you pay' for are common lesson results for these experiences.
Both are so wrong and their practice limit your exposure to a good
deal. your fault here was lack of research, no back out plan and
over ambition. In the future drop the sellers phone number or
unique name in a google search and learn. I bet doing this search
now will prove the value of such a practice.

I buy used construction equipment and set deposit terms with the
seller on the phone. I never post any more than a paypal $100.00
nonrefundable option/deposit towards the purchase and always respond
onsite with my option within 48hours. If someone wont wait 48hours
to close the deal, they have little confidence in their product.

dont give up on getting the deposit back. Research that too and take
the stance that future sale at a value = to or in excess of the
contract you backed out of has nothing to do with the
misrepresentation that cause you to make the deposit.


GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Cris Wiedaman"
wrote:
>
> Befor I called the dealer "Big Bob" This is not thier name but
untill
> they decide not to give me my deposit back I will not name them.
>
> On ebay the used RV dealer sells used RVs that they can not if the
> person sees/smells/inspects.
>
>
> ****************************Reality********************************
> RV hasn't Had much of anything repaired in atleast 15 years.
> Some repairs=Total rehab
> After the dealer required a deposit he thought he had me. I took
the
> Grayhound 400 miles to see the BB. I had 4 requirements.
> 1. It had to have good tire ruber so I could make it home safely
and
> hopefully go on a couple trips.
> - Tires have not been replaced in many years. Rims were not only
> rusting but spalding. The metal was coming off in layers.
> 2. A minimal amout of mold was to be detected.
> - The porouse wood of an RV holds mold once there is a leak.
Every
> window had no seal whatsoever. The tracks for the window were
filled
> with moldy frozen mush and the snow from that day was sitting in
the
> RV near each window. Dealer pretended to check the locks on the
> windows. That was funny. This has been leaking for years and
years. I
> would fear the frame may even be damaged. Maybe not.
> 3. General damage had to be at a minimal.
> - The Generator did not look like the picture. It looked like a
> dead cat in a rusty hole. The back window of the buss was broken
and
> the dealer said he thought that was the film on the window. The
back
> of the BB with broken glued together taillights, chrome coming off
> the bumper in a large sheet, has been used to stop this BB many
> times. The dealer made sure not to put this in the picture.
>
> After I said I did not want it because it was way to much for me
to
> handle he said 3 things.
> "By the time we get them they are trash heaps" and "we put the
ones
> we can not sell on the internet" and We will only refund you the
> difference of the deposit and what we end up selling it for.
> Translated=You will not see a dime because I dought we can sell it
> now that Ebay did not even work for this RV.
>
> If you have lots of time and atleast 23k This may be a good buy at
$1-
> 2k. The engine seamed to run well. I didn't dare to look in on
it. :-)
>
> ADD on Ebay:
> 1975 Bluebird Bluebird Print Version
>
> Title: Bluebird RV Motorhome Bus Conversion Diesel No
Reserve
>
> Mileage: 87,155 miles
> Location: ROCKFORD IL
>
> Features
> Type: Motorized class A Slide outs: -- Water capacity: 21-30
gallons
>
> Length: 35 feet Sleeping capacity: 4 Air conditioners: 2
> Fuel type: Diesel Awnings: 1 Leveling jacks included: No
> Description (revised)
> Vehicle Description
> You Are Bidding On The Ultimate RV Conversion!
> This 1975 BlueBird Was Converted A Little Under 15 Years Ago!
> This RV/Bus Contains The Following Luxury Amenities:
>
> Fridge
> Microwave
> Oven
> 3 Burner Range
> Double Bowl Stainless Sink
> Two Front Sofas
> Booth Dinette
> Rear Master / Party Lounger Including A Table With (8) Beer Holders
> Furnace
> (2) Air Conditioners
> Rear Vision Monitor
> 3208 Caterpiller Diesel
> Onan Generator
> Full Bathroom Including Shower/ Sink / Toilet Paper
> Decent Tires
> This Gentleman Was An Avid Notre Dame Football Fan. He & 4 Of His
> Buddies Converted This Machine While Consuming (80) Cases Of
Beer!
> THAT'S 1,920 12oz BEERS!!!!!!!!!! Runs Good Drives Good, May Need
> Some Repairs. This Unit Is Sold As Is As Shown. Does Not Come
With
> Any Kind Of Warranty.
>
> Good Luck And Happy Bidding !!!!
> No Reserve!!
>