Selling On Consignment

Duh · Guru

Selling On Consignment

Firefly · Guru

We are looking at selling our caravan on consignment and were wondering if any here have done the same?

What does it involve and how do they calculate their fees?

At this stage we have not approached a company but perhaps in the New Year.

Duh · Guru

Google selling on consignment, in particular read the forum shown on the google search.

This is one shown by RAC WA, also check with your local RAC/NRMA for info;

http://rac.com.au/Motoring/Motoring-advice/Selling-a-car/How-to-sell-a-car.aspx

Firefly · Guru

Thanks Vic, I will check that out now. smile

Never thought to Google, doh!!

Duh · Guru

Firefly wrote:
Thanks Vic, I will check that out now.
Never thought to Google, doh!!

Is "doh" the female equalivent to the male "duh" wink biggrin

I did reply to this three times (in detail) but for some reason it kept not posting and erasing the post, not sure what was wrong, so glad you got this one.

I would check with your consumer affairs dept in you state (which is?) and ask their opinion and see what they say.

I am using a reputable dealer for consignment (as far as I am aware) in WA, they sold a camper trailer for me at an agreed price and are doing the same for me with my campervan at the moment, I have an interested party at the moment they are negotiating with (their mark up, not my contracted price which they are obliged to pay unless I drop it which I won't). I have full confidence in them, so see what happens...I just had to put another 6 months rego on it though as it had nearly expired (no choice unless I wanted it to run out before it is sold).

PM me if you want more details etc,

Vic

Firefly · Guru

Is "doh" the female equalivent to the male "duh"

biggrin biggrin biggrin Never thought of that, it was my Homer Simpson best impersonation.

I would check with your consumer affairs dept in you state (which is?)

NSW mate, Hunter Valley. wink

I hope you do well with yours Vic.

We have ours in the driveway, not under cover and we don't want to do that for too long in the heat.

Firefly · Guru

Thanks heaps Vic, thats a lot of information, I will peruse it and check out our local laws as well. smile

biggles · Senior Member

Hi Vic and FF ..

For your info, I've found over recent years that there area lot of "un-monitored" ads floating about on the net .. even from major well-known businesses.

I've found it beneficial to often place a phonecall if you're able to find one, and speak personally to someone there asking for them to email out the details you are seeking ..

I would say I've had better than a 50% success rate which I find suitable ..

Jon

Duh · Guru

Well good news (and sad in some ways) my consignment agent just sold my Hi Ace Campervan for me at our agreed net contract price today (for me) and I can expect a cheque in the mail next week. One good thing they do is to make sure any payment cheques for the vehicle etc are all cleared before they release the vehicle, so I am happy with that. aww

May I say that my experience with them to date has been excellent including the previous sale of a camper trailer for me, and in this depressed market at the moment I am very happy! biggrin

So now left with my Outlander and rear end tent for any future excursions unless things change! hmm

(See "Show Us Your Rig" section for Outlander/Tent).

-- Edited by Duh on Tuesday 20th of November 2012 07:00:59 PM

Big Gorilla · Guru

I have a Motorhome for sale at present in Tasmania. The Dealer wants $5,000.00 off the sale price. I've only done this because I'm overseas. When I return I'll try sellit myself for a fair price. I tried a few Dealers in Victoria but they all told me it's against the law in that State to sell on consignment. I also called RV Centre in Sydney. they would take it but wanted $15,000.00... Advertising on Trading Post and Gumtree attracts a lot of Scammers...

Duh · Guru

Thanks John & BG,

I sold a campervan with the company in WA and found them ok.

They tell you what the van is worth to them (I checked with a couple of others about consignment and they were one of the two better ones). That is your net price is the item is sold during a three month contract signed by both of you (legal motor trade contract). They can add whatever they like on the net contract price for themselves, which covers advertising, cleaning the vehicle while it is in the yard, storage and security paying their staff (sales, office, cleaning etc).

After the three months if it hasn't sold, you can either take the vehicle back or re-negotiate another term if you are both happy with that.

It is all above board and another selling option to explore if other means have not been productive, saves tyre kickers and time wasters coming to your home and you also have the advantage of the yard traffic (prospective purchasers) they have. It does also mean though that your item is competing with anything in the yard, so you need to be realistic.

Duh · Guru

Thanks FF,

Tell them to make sure they get the right size for their particular type of vehicle, see this size guide (US models, but the dimensions and other info help decide).

http://lakelandgear.com/truck-tent-guides/dac-truck-cap-tent-sizing-guide.html

Sheba can give you some guidance too, she is getting one larger than mine, a pm to her would probably be best.... smile

Regards consignment, here is one at Lismore, doesn't say it has to be a coromal for used;

http://www.coromalcaravanslismore.com.au/sell-your-caravan-with-us

Here is a large one too that sells on consignment, Penrith and Narambeen;

http://www.sydneyrvgroup.com.au/sell-or-consign-your-rv?gclid=CJjkitu33rMCFUdfpQodK3MAYg

PS: I notice a complaint on a website about someone in NSW having a Trail Mate stolen from their van while in a yard at Penrith on consignment, when they complained to the dealer they said it was the owners responsibility, not theirs.

Someone suggested taking photo's of your van and anything in it when you put it in the yard and also have a list of things with it in the yard written into the contract......

-- Edited by Duh on Wednesday 21st of November 2012 08:04:07 AM

Firefly · Guru

Thanks Jon and BG for your input. I will most definetely make a phone call to the company.

I have found one on the Central Coast I will ring tomorrow to see how I go with them.

jimricho · Guru

I notice that Hodgson's Caravans at Redhead (outer suburb of Newcastle) have vans for sale on consignment. Their business is caravan storage and repairs, not caravan dealers per se.

I'm not in a position to imply a recommendation (or otherwise) for them.

Jim

Firefly · Guru

Oh Vic, I am happy for you sorta. It must be hard parting with it mate but at least you got a good dollar for it. wink

A friend of mine just bought a VW Transporter and was after an add on. I showed him your rear end tent and he is looking into one for his vehicle.

I notice that Hodgson's Caravans at Redhead (outer suburb of Newcastle) have vans for sale on consignment. Their business is caravan storage and repairs, not caravan dealers per se.

I'm not in a position to imply a recommendation (or otherwise) for them.

Jim

Thanks for that Jim. They are a bit closer, I might go see them or at least phone up. smile

Will let you all know the outcome.

Firefly · Guru

I will pass those onto him Vic. I will contact Sheba when I know he is serious. He only just bought it and has a million ideas but not a real concrete one. Thanks heaps. smile

About to phone some consignment places now.