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An oldie but very goodie

If you have experience selling an older Foretravel I am open to your thoughts on the best venue to do this. My husband passed away nine months ago and our 1993 U300 needs a new owner.  I realize it is not worth very much but as we made $30,000, worth of upgrades before he died I think it is worth at least $45,000. I hesitate to consigned it because this means it will sit outside and the new paint job might not look so new, plus the fact that I live in Colorado, and no one knows or appreciates the Foretravel name. Obviously I have looked into internet sites but because I have had a car advertised on one of those sites for over a year with nary a call, I hate to pay them money to list it because as far as I am concerned the money for the listing is all they are looking for and they have no interest in actually selling it.  Suggestions please!

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Reply #1 –
The below link will give you an idea on price.  You are definitely in the ball park especially with many upgrades.  Call MOT (Motorhomes of Texas).  They have a web site to get contact info and they take consignments as well.
 
http://motorhomesoftexas.com/
 
http://tinyurl.com/2d32jwj
 
You may need to cut & paste the above link...
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #2 –
Sandraro,  Would you contact me by email, My brother might be interested in your coach.  freytags@cableone.net

Thanks, Jim
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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I Buy and Sell on "E-Bay"  8) - Only sell within the USA and have a face to face meeting with the buyer to exchange "Cash" for "Title"  if you accept a certified or cashers check  >:D make sure it clears your bank before releasing the vehicle. If you need help listing consult with one of your children or grandchildren.  ???  There are also services in your community that will list your item on E-bay for a fee...  :P
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

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Reply #4 –
Thank you for your replies.  I have tried Ebay but the bids I got were way low, well actually I got no bids (reserve never met), some one did contact me after the bidding was over to offer $20,000!  I only had it on for two weeks so I probably could have had it on longer.  I could do Craig's list actually I know someone who just purchased one that was listed there, but I am wary of people I might get using it!

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Reply #5 –
I suggest that you contact David Robertson directly at Motorhomes of Texas. David is a very fair person and would help you maximize the return on your coach, while minimizing the hassle.  He would send an experienced driver to pick up the coach, (probably his father), bring it to his lot, which has a lot of Foretravel traffic, and sell it for the best dollar with a fair commission.  Most importantly, I do not believe he would take advantage of you in your situation.
 
There is a real market for these outstanding older Foretravels, but usually the good ones sell and the not so good ones sit.  Unfortunately, the modifications don't return anywhere near their cost on re-sale (I have sold two coaches that were upgraded nicely, and have the scars to prove it.  They will sell quickly at a reasonable premium to the competition.  David can give you an idea of the real retail value for your coach, based on a description and pictures, and once he gets it to his lot, he can very accurately price the coach to sell.  The only coaches that don't sell in 90 days or less on his lot are the ones that owners are asking prices the market just will not support, and they will not or can not listen to reason.
 
Good Luck, sorry for your loss.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #6 –
I agree with Tim.  He has given you some very good advice.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #7 –
I am waiting for a reply MOT David Robertson, but I did contact them once before and I would have to be in the "desperate ... have to sell mode". I will wait and see. Anyways, I am set up to learn to drive it this weekend and hope it looks as good when I get back as it does now. :))

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Reply #8 –
Sandraro:

Do I understand you correctly to say that you have contacted Dave Robertson twice and you've never heard back from him?
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #9 –
No, I did hear from him yesterday and I had talked with someone there a few months back (I don't know who).  He is suppose to be reviewing pictures and specs and getting back with me.  Sandy

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Reply #10 –
Please call Paul Tinkle at Foretravel of Texas also and discuss your situation, then compare what you learn with that from David.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #11 –
Steve and I are sorry to hear of your loss.

You are always welcome to put an ad on the classifieds board here as well.  If you need help creating an album so you can post photos, just sent Steve (aka Foreforum) an e-mail.

Michelle

Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #12 –
Michelle,  where is the classified board located on the site.

Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Quote from: Jimmy Freytag –
Michelle,  where is the classified board located on the site.

It's the 4th board down when you click on Forum

http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?board=3.0

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #14 –
Michelle, thanks I just had a senior minute.

Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Reply #15 –
Thank you for moving pic  I was trying to put in classified an obviously was not paying attention to what I was doing.