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Selling Isn’t Quick on RV Consignment Southern California Lots

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:40 +0000

I once saw a pair of earrings at a consignment shop that I wanted desperately. I was trying to be frugal that day so I didn’t buy them. I went back 4 hours later and they were gone. I’ve never forgotten that pair of earrings. They were fabulous. It left me with the impression that consignment sales are quick. It’s an impression that that I took with me when I was shopping for an RV a few years ago. I started on the RV consignment lots. I would find an RV I wanted and I would feel pressured to buy it before it was gone because, of course, previous earring experience had taught me that consignment items were sold very quickly. I would have to talk myself down because I wasn’t quite ready to buy and I didn’t want to rush such a big purchase. In the end, I found an RV that I was fairly certain I wanted to buy. I went back weekly for about 2 months before I actually signed the papers. After the deal was done, they told me that that RV had been waiting a few months for me to arrive. So selling is apparently not quick on RV consignment Southern California lots. That’s what I get for comparing RVs to earrings. Both fabulous, but that’s where the ability to compare should end.

That was my RV purchasing experience. I would recommend it. I enjoyed the buying experience on the RV consignment Southern California lots. Years later, it was time for me to sell my RV. Due to the length of time the sales seem to take, I already knew that I didn’t want to use the RV consignment Southern California lots as a seller.

Instead I used SellMyRVToday.com.

I found them online. They are a professional RV buyer. They offer the opportunity to get instant cash for your RV instead of the long waiting times for a buyer that occur when selling “by owner” or through consignment. I found them to be very professional and helpful.

More notably, they were fast! I called them on a Monday and my RV was paid for and gone by Thursday. The entire process was easy because they did everything. All I had to do was have an RV for sale, agree to sell it and then accept the certified funds. That’s my kind of sale. If I decide to buy another RV in the future, I might go back to the consignment lots in my local area, but for RV selling, I will always return to SellMyRVToday.com. It was too good of a process not to repeat if the opportunity ever arises.

- Jill S., San Diego, CA

Unlocking the Doors to Sell My RV

author — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:28 +0000

If you’re in “sell my RV” mode, you should make sure all routine maintenance is up to date, including making sure locks are lubricated and all work properly. RVs by nature have a lot of locks in them…doors, compartments, hitches, toolboxes. How embarrassing if you or a prospective buyer were to get locked inside…or outside…or can’t get the padlock off the spare tire carrier on a nightmarish test drive in the middle of nowhere…

Choosing the Best Lubricant

People used to use graphite powder to lubricate locks. Don’t do that; due to its powdery nature, it absorbs moisture and can consequently gum up the lock works. What’s best to use, then? Some suggest WD-40, some gun oil. While even locksmiths disagree on what is best, Teflon seems to be an overall favorite. You can buy spray lubricants with added Teflon. Teflon is good because it doesn’t attract as much dirt and lasts longer.

Assuming you decide on Teflon, find a can with a long nose nozzle that will allow insertion of the nozzle assembly into the lock. Once that’s done, just a brief squirt is sufficient. Under lubing is preferable to over-lubing; you can always add more later if it seems called for.

Once you’ve wiped off any excess, put your key in the lock and work it back and forth multiple times to ensure good functionality. This routine should typically be performed every six months or so. You can then pass your RV on to the next owner with a clear conscience, knowing it’s unlikely that they’ll be locked in or out of anything in the vehicle they got from you—at least for another six months or so.

The Paperwork to Sell My RV

author — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:00:26 +0000

Does the thought of paperwork make your skin crawl? You’re thinking, I just want to sell my RV, and the thought of all of the legalities, red tape, and paperwork are almost more than you can handle. I know the feeling.

Let’s look at what type of paperwork may be involved. First, you’ll want to have a clean title available when you close the deal. If you owe money, you will need to get the documents prepared by an escrow company or a lawyer. An escrow company is a good idea if the price is over $50,000.

If you own the vehicle free and clear, make sure you have the bill of sale ready. You’ll also want to have read up on your state’s laws concerning the transfer of a vehicle, particularly if the buyer is in a different state.

The most important thing is to not hand over your vehicle until you have either secured funds or cash in your hand. Bank wire transfers are probably the safest way to go, with cashier’s checks running a relatively close second. If you choose to accept a personal check, make sure you let it clear the banking system, with verification from your bank that the funds are in your account and available to you, before you give the buyer the keys.

If this all seems a little tedious, look into an online company that will buy your RV, guide you through all of that pesky paperwork, and be guaranteed to pay you with certified, easily verifiable funds. That sounds better.