[Loneoak]

We have always sold our trailers privately in the past, knowing that you get more that way. Two and a half years ago we decided to buy the Monty. A dealer several hours from home had by far the best price on the model we wanted. Then they asked about a trade. This is all being done over the phone, by the way. We told them what we had (a four year old Crossroads product). They offered us way more than we figured we could get for it. The clincher was you only pay sales tax on the difference. We were totally honest about what was not functioning on the trade. What they offered was pretty close to what we had paid new. This was all sight unseen!

Needless to say, we did the deal and everyone was happy. We also now know that you don’t always get more when you sell privately. Plus you pay more tax on the new one. This is the rule where we live, anyway.