how much would you offer?

[lawnboy82]

Hello everyone. I had gone to look at a job the other day for a regular customer of mine. He had in his driveway a used trailer that he wants to sell. He bought it from a guy who just redid it. It's a 5.5' by 18' long. Nice new tires, Electric brakes, breakaway box, chains, ball coupler, and some other normal things too. The trailer needs a new deck, and a new ramp wouldnt hurt it much either, although it can be used as is. He wants 800 dollars for it. Now I know that I will not have to give him any money, just gotta do some work there over the winter. So what would you suggest as far as that being a reasonable price? P.S. - a 6.5' x 16' with the same basic setup runs for give or take 2,100 bucks by me (new of course).

[bruces]

Sounds reasonable, I paid 690 for a 6 /1/2 X 10 w/ ramp, no brakes, etc. this spring.

Spend a hundred or two on the deck and you've got a deal.

[65hoss]

5'5" is pretty narrow. I'm assuming it an angle iron trailer. Since it needs a floor and gate, I would probably try for around $650-$700. I sold a 6'6" wide 14' in the spring that only needed paint and floor for $450.

[Runner]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 65hoss

Since it needs a floor and gate, I would probably try for around $650-$700.

I agree completely. It is simply aMAZing the price differences that are spread out from place to place. Up here, I can buy that sme trailer (a little wider) for 1000 to 1200 bucks, brand new, all year long. They all are manufactured down south in different areas.

[MowForReal]

Just to warn you if you are not aware: There is a law in NY now that every trailer with more than one axle must have brakes on every axle. If you are talking about a trailor that has two axles and brakes on only one axle---Don't get it! If it has brakes on both axles you may consider it. I should tell you that in Albany, less than three hours north you can get 16x6 tandems with the gate and dual eletric brakes for around $1600 plus tax. Look into that before some junk somebody might have around Westchester. Those are my thoughts. Takem or leavem.

[geogunn]

Originally posted by lawnboy82
P.S. - a 6.5' x 16' with the same basic setup runs for give or take 2,100 bucks by me (new of course).

WHAAAAT!!!!

2,100 bucks for a new 6.5 X16 trailer with brakes??? you gotta be kidding me!

[composure GEO, you got a live one on here]

hey LB82, for 2,100 bucks I'll deliver you the trailer of your dreams! of course I am just gonna give $850 for it but you get it for $2,100. the difference is of course MY TIP!

let me know when you need delivery. I intend to please!

GEO:D

[awm]

550 max for what you described . and thats if u need it and u got the flooring
and can do the work yourself .really not to much to it tho.
luck to u

[lawnboy82]

Geo, I kid you not. That is asking price of dealers by me. Even if you go about 1 hour north, or thereabouts the price is still the same. I paid last year $2,300 for my trailer because I got the pintle setup with it instead of the ball coupler. My trailer is a performance? or parker? 6.6' x 16' dual axles with the brakes on both. Ramp, pintle, brake away box, and that's about it.

[Scraper]

Guess that's why he lives near "one of the richest area in the country". Everything is so cheap people can save their money. :p

Geo...Can I get one of those trailers too? I am a bit closer so you can save a little in gas. ;)

[lawnboy82]

Scraper, check into it and you will find that Westchester County, and Fairefield County are some of the most expensive places to live in this fine country of ours.

[Scraper]

I'm not doubting you...I know where you are. That price just doesn't make sense.

[lawnboy82]

That is what they are gettin though, that price or higher depending on what you want. :(

[geogunn]

LB 82 and scrapper: yepper! what I described is available for delivery.

for dual brakes, add $100.

scrapper-- for being closer, and because you are you (!), I'll cut you a break on the trailer. I'll deliver for, aw heck, say $2,000, HA!

GEO

[deason]

He bought it from a guy who just redid it. . The trailer needs a new deck, and a new ramp wouldnt hurt it much either, although it can be used as is. He wants 800 dollars for it.

Well, when the guy "re did it", what did he replace or fix? If this guy is telling you some one fixed the trailer, why does it still need the most essentail parts replaced? Not much else other than some welding or wheel bearing replacement could have been done. If the previous owner did some work on the trailer, you may want to find out just what he did.
Could be you are getting something that has been abused and may need some serious inspection b/4 you choose to buy it.:confused:

[lsylvain]

You said you just have to work for it right?

At your prices or his?

I would go for it assuming you are trading your services for the trailer. Even if the trailer is to much it's only costing you time.

Try and find a bank that will let you work off the loan at your rates.

[lawnboy82]

Deason, he replaced the tires, did some electrical work, and I believe he did some welding to the deck. The way we work it is, I find a piece of equipment I like, we arrange the work where the value of the work and the value of the machine is even and do that.

[mdb landscaping]

i think youre going to regret getting a trailer that is 5.5' wide. length wise youre set, but that really isnt wide enough in my opinion.

[XOFMOT]

LB82 is correct about trailer pricing in this neck of the woods. I just picked up a 6.5' x 16' dual axle w/brakes on one axel, 2x10 wood deck with marine grade plywood on top, fold down rear gate,USED for $800.00. The new one of the same style are running anywhere from $1950.00 to $2700.00 around the FAIRFIELD county area.

LB82, during my hunting for used trailers, a simular trailer I looked at and the asking price was $550.00. By the time you redeck it, redo the wiring to work with your vehicle, rear gate, paint, this and that you'll be at the $1400.00 mark if you purchase it for $800.00. Either get a real low price for it or keep on lookin'. I'd keep lookin!--good luck!----Did you get a tow vehicle since your truck got wrecked?

[lawnboy82]

Tom, the vehicle problem is no longer really a problem. That really is a nice logo you got there.