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04/11/2020 at 7:53am
Location: North Essex
Outfit: Caravelair Alba 400
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I suppose it is worth pointing out that more than twice I had blokes knocking on my door offering me cash for the old caravan standing in my drive. At least one I had to ask what part of no he did not understand. I guess their business model was door knocking trying to buy old sheds for a couple of hundred & doubling their money on eBay.
I’m sure they did nothing more than clean the caravan a bit before selling it so buyer would have to take pot luck if it was any good or not. Remember though whatever you buy on eBay if caravan is not as described you are legally free to walk away.
Despite what you hear about non payers being pursued through the courts the seller cannot sue a non payer for the sale price of the caravan but only their out of pocket expenses resulting from the non sale which would not be worth suing for.
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04/11/2020 at 9:43am
Location: East Herts
Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail
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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 02/11/2020
I have to ask, Colin. Aside from it needing to be safe underneath to tow away. What quality of caravan can you expect for £500? As to me the underside (to be roadworthy) alone has to be £250 worth of that.
Well I carried out a thorough check on it before I bought it and everything worked, and the underneath looked safe enough to tow. I towed it home, got the chassis serviced, fitted new tyres and went away on holiday with it. We had several holidays and short breaks with it for the next 4 years, then I sold it on for more than I paid for it. I think it all depends on what you want. If something modern that you can show off is what you want, then you won't find that for £500 I agree, but if you don't mind how old it is and aren't interested in showing off, there is plenty of choice out there, even for £500. There is also a lot of junk for quite a bit more than £500. From what I have read on this website, others have paid £thousands for caravans in much worse condition than my £500 one. Newer and more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. Condition is everything.
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04/11/2020 at 3:08pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 04/11/2020
Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 02/11/2020
I have to ask, Colin. Aside from it needing to be safe underneath to tow away. What quality of caravan can you expect for £500? As to me the underside (to be roadworthy) alone has to be £250 worth of that.
Well I carried out a thorough check on it before I bought it and everything worked, Condition is everything.
Cant disagree with that. Though there has to be condition and condition. A £500 van cannot be devoid of scuffs, wear, fading inside and out, perishing window seals etc. etc. Which is why i said you cant expect too much for the money. So must be accepting of some of the above in the 'all over inspection'.
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