|
Topic: When the best time to sell a caravan
|
Page: 1 2
![Post New Topic](forum_images/new_post.gif) |
23/11/2011 at 10:48pm
Location: lincolnshire Outfit: N A
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 19/6/2008 Platinum Member ![Platinum Member](forum_images/4_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 739
Site Reviews Total: | 34 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 2 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 3 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 3 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 9 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 13 |
Site Nights 2019: | 16 |
|
Hi We have a 2008 Bailey Discovery Mercury Series 5 Caravan 4 berth and it is in execellent condition we want to know when the best time to sell it . To put it with caravanfinder or caravan club any information would make our life easier . REGARDS
|
23/11/2011 at 10:54pm
Location: Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 16/10/2011 Silver Member ![Silver Member](forum_images/2_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 102
Site Reviews Total: | 0 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
Definitely not now, it's a buyers market out there at the moment.
They tend to fetch the best prices in the spring, even after the season has begun you'll still demand top dollar.
I still think ebay gets good prices for caravans, especially in the spring. People tend to go a bit mad, although caravans do tend to attract a lot of "dreamers", you see many "re-listed due to time waster" listings, but they all sell in the end.
My advice (as someone who has looked at a lot of 2nd hand caravans in the last 12 months) if you can hang on to it, sell it in the spring. Hope for an early heat wave (like this year) & punt it out then. Nothing like a little sun to get peoples wallets open.
|
Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off! |
|
|
23/11/2011 at 10:55pm
Location: Lancashire Outfit: Caravan now Sold
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 30/6/2002 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 23517
Site Reviews Total: | 1 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
i think the best time is spring when everybody is thinking about holidays.
see also for adding adverts
www.caravanfinder.co.uk
we sold a static in good time.
------------- the only silly question is the one you do not ask.
|
23/11/2011 at 11:11pm
Location: lincolnshire Outfit: N A
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 19/6/2008 Platinum Member ![Platinum Member](forum_images/4_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 739
Site Reviews Total: | 34 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 2 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 3 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 3 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 9 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 13 |
Site Nights 2019: | 16 |
|
Thanks matty79 and michael that is ok it is in storage with the wintercover on we thought about spring time was a good time . we are away easter and may until 18th 2012 and then we put it up in caravanfinder / ebay
|
23/11/2011 at 11:24pm
Location: plymouth Outfit: fiat trigano tribute 665
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 24/2/2007 Platinum Member ![Platinum Member](forum_images/4_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 546
Site Reviews Total: | 7 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
My van is for sale now in the local paper and 4 different websites and so far lots of hits but no enquiries so its definately not the time to sell but my new van is due in about 3 weeks time so I dont have much option as I cannot afford to keep it until spring nor do I have any where to keep two vans
doug
|
24/11/2011 at 12:29am
Location: Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 02/8/2006 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 7295 Tent Reviews: 2
Site Reviews Total: | 23 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
we're looking for a caravan, hoping to bag a bargain over the winter. Checking ebay, ukcs, caravan finder and caravan club classifieds every day.
------------- Thistledown Easter
Nantcol June
Domaine du Verdon Castellane and Etoile d'Argens Frejus Aug
|
24/11/2011 at 10:03am
Location: West Midlands Outfit: Karsten
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 05/7/2004 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 3521 Tent Reviews: 5
Site Reviews Total: | 10 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
Not much about for sale at the moment, so you might sell, its worth an ad!
People are still looking, I am but, no dollars to buy yet! ![](https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley26.gif)
------------- ~*MZZY*~
|
24/11/2011 at 10:12am
Location: Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 16/10/2011 Silver Member ![Silver Member](forum_images/2_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 102
Site Reviews Total: | 0 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
I got a proper bargain. Now I have a caravan that's in slightly better nick than my dad's & paid less than half the money for it.
I've got a 1990 Lunar Clubman, he's got a 1996 Ace Diplomat. Mine is in fantastic condition, his is newer but less well looked after, they both have the same mod cons.
He bought his in June & paid £1100 for it (the going rate at the time) I bought mine in November (a few weeks ago) & paid around £500 for it (also mine has an awning, my dad's doesn't).
OK, my little Lunar was a proper steal. It was advertised on ebay with no pictures, but there were other interested parties.
If you're looking for a bargain now is the time. There isn't much about, but be patient & yours will come along.
If you're trying to sell, expect to price at 75% & you may get some interest, or look for some cheap storage somewhere & do some sums.
|
24/11/2011 at 12:16pm
Location: Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 09/8/2010 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 6853
Site Reviews Total: | 0 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
This time of year everybody is thinking of xmas and has no pennies defo the spring.
------------- Animals have feelings..
JEFF................
|
24/11/2011 at 5:36pm
Location: Outfit:
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 02/8/2006 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 7295 Tent Reviews: 2
Site Reviews Total: | 23 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
we have the money ready but not found the van yet.
------------- Thistledown Easter
Nantcol June
Domaine du Verdon Castellane and Etoile d'Argens Frejus Aug
|
24/11/2011 at 9:22pm
Location: Southwest Outfit: Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 24/6/2006 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 3261
Site Reviews Total: | 0 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
We've agreed to give up caravanning. I'd sell ours now but I don't intend giving it away and I think it's a buyers market now. The family want to use it next summer then sell it. It's a cracker too & will be offered with everything needed to just hitch up & go away so I reckon it'll sell. (I hope so anyway) We'll see.
BB
|
25/11/2011 at 4:20pm
Location: West Yorkshire Outfit: 2 Sterlings 1 tin 1 canvas
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 22/5/2005 Platinum Member ![Platinum Member](forum_images/4_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 930 Tent Reviews: 1
Site Reviews Total: | 14 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
I`ve been looking for ages now and only things for sale around here are either too dear or a load of crap.
-------------
|
25/11/2011 at 6:49pm
Location: NE Scotland Outfit: Bailey Phoenix + CRV
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 02/10/2003 Diamond Member ![Diamond Member](forum_images/5_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 3895
Site Reviews Total: | 83 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 3 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 2 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 7 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 2 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 2 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 6 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 14 |
Site Nights 2023: | 14 |
Site Nights 2022: | 47 |
Site Nights 2021: | 14 |
Site Nights 2020: | 11 |
Site Nights 2019: | 36 |
|
As it will in theory be a year older in January, I'd give it a go now.
It costs nothing to advertise on this site - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/forsale/ads.asp?c=Caravans
and as wou can see people are looking for caravans at any time. Maybe they are looking for a bargain at this time but if your 'van is good and what someone is after - they may pay the price if you hold out and tell them you are in no hurry and don't expect it to sell till Spring anyway. After all it may be a buyer's market but noone can force you to sell below what you feel the 'van is worth.
I think it disappears off the radar after a while and you can advertise again if not sold.
There are often free ads in local advertisers if you don't want to post pics - offer to e-mail them to interested parties. Then there's supermarkets with ad boards, or a big notice in the window often attracts a buyer.
Go on - give it a go - nothing to loose.
------------- playing at tinkies
|
25/11/2011 at 9:38pm
Location: Manchester Outfit: Abbey Safari 495
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 05/7/2008 Silver Member ![Silver Member](forum_images/2_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 133
Site Reviews Total: | 2 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
|
It depends on whether someone is looking to sell to buy. We got a lot less than expected on our Eriba we sold. However the time of year meant we were able to get a gooddeal on the caravan we bought.
|
29/11/2011 at 7:34pm
Location: lincolnshire Outfit: N A
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 19/6/2008 Platinum Member ![Platinum Member](forum_images/4_star_rating.gif)
Forum Posts: 739
Site Reviews Total: | 34 |
|
Site Reviews 2025: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2022: | 2 |
Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
Site Reviews 2020: | 3 |
Site Reviews 2019: | 3 |
|
Site Nights 2025: | 0 |
Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
Site Nights 2022: | 9 |
Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
Site Nights 2020: | 13 |
Site Nights 2019: | 16 |
|
After this year with my husband we are going to sell it in May 2012 it will come with it winter cover as well. full service history since 2008 and in execellent condition . We are thinking of going seasonal now on a Adults caravan site we like . Thanks for all your input . REGARDS
|
|