goldstars auction

kpicket59 · Member

goldstars auction

Bill B · Guru

If they have to resort to selling these vans is by auction I think that should start the alarm bells ringing.

-- Edited by Bill B on Wednesday 27th of April 2016 09:30:32 AM

kpicket59 · Member

Understandable assumption to make, but I've been able to check out their auction stock in SA and cant spot anything wrong with it. I spoke with their salesman for a while as i went through the vans and he told me they plan on holding these regularly, which makes it seem to me to just be a new sales technique

Bill B · Guru

Suggest you do some internet searches and search the other forum where you also posted, and you will find some less than impressed owners.

kpicket59 · Member

Believe me i have done my research, i am aware there are people unhappy with their goldstar vans however i have seen and am good friends with people that are very happy with their new vans, and in my experience people are more likely to go leave a review if they are unhappy than if they are happy with the product!
Thanks for your input though Bill

madaboutled · Guru

kpicket59 wrote:
Believe me i have done my research, i am aware there are people unhappy with their goldstar vans however i have seen and am good friends with people that are very happy with their new vans, and in my experience people are more likely to go leave a review if they are unhappy than if they are happy with the product!
Thanks for your input though Bill

Sounds more like a sales pitch to me.... I wouldn't mind betting that kpicket59 works for goldstar in some way??? Considering in his 5 posts since joining all have been about goldstar auctions.... SUSS!.

kpicket59 · Member

Not sure i appreciate your accusation madaboutled, the only reason i have been posting in these forums has been to try and get some info on these auctions, not to push around their product. Have simply told people that i am interested in a goldstar van if i can get it for a good price at their auction

madaboutled · Guru

kpicket59 wrote:
Not sure i appreciate your accusation madaboutled, the only reason i have been posting in these forums has been to try and get some info on these auctions, not to push around their product. Have simply told people that i am interested in a goldstar van if i can get it for a good price at their auction

Hmmm, still suss when you posted word for word on another forum on your opening posts and the webmaster there pegged in with Please don't start another topic on this Keith"

DMaxer · Guru

Hi KPicket59. I have seen a few of these vans about in my travels and they look pretty good. The owners that I spoke with seemed pretty happy. The owners that had some issues informed me that these issues were remedied fairly quickly.

I guess the only thing with these vans is that if they retail at a cheaper rate than most vans, then the resale might be priced accordingly. I know that there are a few items that are standard on other vans that are extras on these vans, but, they are also cheaper to purchase so it all balances out.

The most important thing is to buy the van you like, not one that someone else tells you to like. If you read the endless drivel on this forum about Jayco you would never buy one. Have a look out on the road, every second one is a Jayco. Either these owners are pretty stupid or the authorities on this forum are mistaken.

Guess which one I think is the correct response.

rainy1850 · Senior Member

We have just picked up our jayco, they forgot to put in an extra 12 volt for us. Fixed it on the spot. Was going to make bed longer, did not happen but gave us money back so hubby can do it himself. Cannot wait to start travelling

aussie_paul · Guru

rainy1850 wrote:
We have just picked up our jayco, they forgot to put in an extra 12 volt for us. Fixed it on the spot. Was going to make bed longer, did not happen but gave us money back so hubby can do it himself. Cannot wait to start travelling

Getting exciting now Lorraine biggrin

Aussie Paul. smile

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hi Keith,

In September 2014 I boarded a big silver bird in Melbourne and it landed in Adelaide so I could check out a van (Goldstar) that I had researched heaps for a few moons and was ready to buy that day. I had spoken to GM many times on the phone and thought yep, that's it for sure. The price was real good too. Even got better during my visit.

I got to the yard and as soon as I approached the van, thought mmmm, not as good as I thought but continued to check it out and ask questions. Got inside a new van and the door closing of the ensuite at the back was coming of the fittings attached to the roof that also were coming off the roof. No major problem so started looking at the cupboard doors, mmmm, screws dislodged from the "chipboard cupboards". Screws and chipboard is not good IMO. Yes I know as I am a cabinet maker by trade, yes many moons ago but the knowledge never leaves you.

I was not looking for chipboard doors etc and wanted timber frame doors and so on so decided it was nothing like the quality I was looking for. I was back on that big silver bird real quick heading back to home base.

That all said, I have always said to people that have asked me that the Goldstar would more than likely be a reasonable and cheaper new van for the holiday maker or weekend warrior. Unfortunately not good enough for full time travel. IMHO.

Yes, I have had problems with my choice but not the actual construction of the van it self. Who doesn't have problems with new vans? The lucky ones.

Good luck with your choice in the end and enjoy it to it's fullest.

Solo Ex-Digger · Veteran Member

Madaboutled:

Sounds more like a sales pitch to me.... I wouldn't mind betting that kpicket59 works for goldstar in some way??? Considering in his 5 posts since joining all have been about goldstar auctions.... SUSS!.

Also from Madaboutled:

Hmmm, still suss when you posted word for word on another forum on your opening posts and the webmaster there pegged in with Please don't start another topic on this Keith"

Kpicket59:

Not sure i appreciate your accusation madaboutled, the only reason i have been posting in these forums has been to try and get some info on these auctions, not to push around their product. Have simply told people that i am interested in a goldstar van if i can get it for a good price at their auction

Hi All,

I have not been on this website long and I must admit I find the above accusation insulting to not only KPicket59, but also to the intelligence of others on this forum. Do you have any proof?? If so, put it up, otherwise........

Also, if you are going to quote something, about what the webmaster wrote, quote it in full and in context.

At the end of the day, I think Daxer has it right:

The most important thing is to buy the van you like, not one that someone else tells you to like. If you read the endless drivel on this forum about Jayco you would never buy one. Have a look out on the road, every second one is a Jayco. Either these owners are pretty stupid or the authorities on this forum are mistaken.

Guess which one I think is the correct response.

Especially about the "drivel" and "authorities"

After all, I believe that this forum is about sharing ideas and experiences in a friendly and helpful manner. Am I mistaken about this assumption??

Papou · Senior Member

Sigh!!!!!!!!!!

madaboutled · Guru

Papou wrote:
Sigh!!!!!!!!!!

Yep!

Bruce and Bev · Guru

yep - same drivel from those who think others drivel...............

Pity it has ruined the original post

DMaxer · Guru

Thanks for giving us the final wrap up on this topic Bruce.

Anyway, I won't hold you up. I know how busy you are having to give an opinion on every single topic that is posted on this forum.

dazren · Guru

madaboutled wrote --- Sounds more like a sales pitch to me.... I wouldn't mind betting that kpicket59 works for goldstar in some way??? Considering in his 5 posts since joining all have been about goldstar auctions.... SUSS!.

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Agree with you mate !! -- looks like a duck, waddles like a duck, quacks like a duck !!! My money is on it being a duck !!