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I've also listed it on Craigslist - not a single interest there either?
Do I need something different/more in the ad?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice!
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | My only problem would be that it is not a 4 horse. Otherwise a good ad. |
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Location: Jersey Girl | Maybe it's just out of alot of people's price range. Other then that it does look like a nice trailer. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Nice trailer, but I'm thinking lots of people are down sizing, so maybe its more trailer then some people are wanting now adays.  |
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| Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-18 11:32 AM
Nice trailer, but I'm thinking lots of people are down sizing, so maybe its more trailer then some people are wanting now adays.
Dang it! That's exactly why I'm selling it! I just don't haul enough to justify it, BUT I'm not so desperate to sell it that I'm willing to take it in the shorts either! |
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Location: Montana | fulltiltfilly - 2015-03-18 10:31 AM Maybe it's just out of alot of people's price range. Other then that it does look like a nice trailer.
That's my thought too, it is out of a lot of people's price range. But I live in an area where people if they can afford that type of trailer they buy new, and if they can't, they are completely on the other end of the scale and probably $5k or so is on the top end of their price range. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Griz - 2015-03-18 11:35 AM Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-18 11:32 AM Nice trailer, but I'm thinking lots of people are down sizing, so maybe its more trailer then some people are wanting now adays. Dang it! That's exactly why I'm selling it! I just don't haul enough to justify it, BUT I'm not so desperate to sell it that I'm willing to take it in the shorts either!
It's just going to take that one person to see the ad thats looking, its a beautiful trailer so be patient Grasshopper the right buyer will come along  |
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Location: mi | Ad looks good to me too. I bet about half of those hits or more are people dreaming of the day they could afford it. I have no idea on if your price is good but if you have compared it to other similar trailers and priced it fair its just a matter of finding the right person at the right time at the right place. Do you also have it on horse trailer world and FB. Mine sold off of FB on a page set up for horse trailers for sale in my state. Of course mine was a smaller trailer. :) |
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Location: Moving soon..... | I agree with others that a lot of people are downsizing. I would not lower the price and just be patient. Good luck. It is a nice trailer. |
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| ajs2002 - 2015-03-18 11:49 AM
Ad looks good to me too. I bet about half of those hits or more are people dreaming of the day they could afford it. I have no idea on if your price is good but if you have compared it to other similar trailers and priced it fair its just a matter of finding the right person at the right time at the right place. Do you also have it on horse trailer world and FB. Mine sold off of FB on a page set up for horse trailers for sale in my state. Of course mine was a smaller trailer. :)
Thanks everybody. I talked to the dealer (Cindy Hamilton on here) that I bought it from before setting the price, so it's in order. I just wondered if I had a glaring mistake in my ad or left something out or what.
I will try to be patient!
Thanks for the compliments, I LOVE the trailer, just hate to see it not being hauled more!
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| I love your trailer … and I want a LQ .. but I can't justify buying anything when I don't go anywhere! Good Luck selling it!!!! |
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Location: south central usa | Agree with everyone else…very nice trailer...
constructive criticism…try to think along the same lines as another buyer. i'd guess that “most” spending $50k or more on one would prefer a hay rack/roof storage and generator – and although they could be added, how much $$/time would someone be saving by buying one already with everything they want on it...LQ door placement makes a difference to some.. there are some who would never use a hay rack/generator/care about where the door is…but just a thought.
this is what you are competing against…
http://barrelhorseworld.com/trailerdetail.asp?ID=821344
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Location: Texas | This is REALLY nit-picky.... I think you could take better pictures. Yours aren't bad, but in that price range, your trailer needs to look polished. I would wash it, polish the wheels, clean out the dirty shavings, and take the hide off the couch.
Think of it like selling a house...make the person feel like coming in. Organize the tack area, take pictures before you put in clean shavings, then add the shavings. Maybe put pillows on the couch. Make up the bed so it looks nice. That's really the only thing I can think of. Maybe it won't change anything, but you'll have a clean trailer when you're done.
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Location: That part of Texas | runnink - 2015-03-18 1:13 PM Agree with everyone else…very nice trailer... constructive criticism…try to think along the same lines as another buyer. i'd guess that “most” spending $50k or more on one would prefer a hay rack/roof storage and generator – and although they could be added, how much $$/time would someone be saving by buying one already with everything they want on it...LQ door placement makes a difference to some.. there are some who would never use a hay rack/generator/care about where the door is…but just a thought. this is what you are competing against… http://barrelhorseworld.com/trailerdetail.asp?ID=821344
I really like how people elaborate on the details about each feature (and make the bulleted lists) like the second ad has done. If there is something special about this trailer compared to any other like it, be sure to mention that and show it off. If I'm going to spend $50K on a trailer, I want some info and will pay attention to the person who gives me the most upfront details on everything.
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Location: That part of Texas | aggiejudger - 2015-03-18 2:07 PM This is REALLY nit-picky.... I think you could take better pictures. Yours aren't bad, but in that price range, your trailer needs to look polished. I would wash it, polish the wheels, clean out the dirty shavings, and take the hide off the couch.
Think of it like selling a house...make the person feel like coming in. Organize the tack area, take pictures before you put in clean shavings, then add the shavings. Maybe put pillows on the couch. Make up the bed so it looks nice. That's really the only thing I can think of. Maybe it won't change anything, but you'll have a clean trailer when you're done.
It's a pet peeve of mine but I too hate seeing pictures of people's trailers where they have not cleaned out dirty shavings before taking sales pictures. I always think, "Geeze, how often have you left 'my' future trailer dirty with horse crap/pee sitting in there rotting out the mats and boards? Is it ever washed?"
If I'm buying something, I like to see the true condition of the floor and know how worn the mats are. When someone has the floor and sides cleaned up, it makes me think they've really taken care of the trailer and if they are strict about that part, they have probably taken maintenance seriously on other areas. Same goes for always having a dirty trailer = I'm worried about what other maintenance they have neglected or glossed over. |
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| aggiejudger - 2015-03-18 2:07 PM
This is REALLY nit-picky.... I think you could take better pictures. Yours aren't bad, but in that price range, your trailer needs to look polished. I would wash it, polish the wheels, clean out the dirty shavings, and take the hide off the couch.
Think of it like selling a house...make the person feel like coming in. Organize the tack area, take pictures before you put in clean shavings, then add the shavings. Maybe put pillows on the couch. Make up the bed so it looks nice. That's really the only thing I can think of. Maybe it won't change anything, but you'll have a clean trailer when you're done.
Pretty much all of that.
first thing I think when I see those pics are if you didn't care enough to clean it up for the pics what else have you done to it.
Now, that being said, I'm not accusing you I'm just telling you what I would think.
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Location: Buffalo, TX | Hey...price is right where it should be...ad could use tweaking and the pictures too. You have to use HTML on HTW to tweak the ad, you don't have near enough information...I know what's in the trailer and I would list a whole lot more info than you have there....if you want to call me with your ad password I can do it for you if you want....
I agree that the trailer should be empty and cleaned up...picture of shower should show the inside and other pictures should be edited to see everything, some are dark. People like to see the whole layout from the bed area and the bathroom forward too, not just each individual close up...it is nit picky, but in this price range, you have to kind of go overboard...plus, you picked the worse time of year to sell one, in the winter...now is the season, so a few minor tweaks and it will sell without lowering the price....call me & I'll help...
p.s...call me in the morning, I have to leave in a minute today...
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| Just my thoughts...my husband I purchased our used living quarter trailer last year and found out that most banks only finance used trailers for a max of 5 years... With the price around 50K that is a heavy monthly investment if you do not have a lot saved to put down. So you are somewhat limited to either cash buyers or those who can or want a large monthly note. But it is a very nice trailer!!! |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? |
I agree with the others on cleaning the trailer up and having it empty of personal items for pictures. That is what shows care for the trailer. (doesn't mean they really have shown proper care to other things...but it gives a nice impression)
We are actually considering upsizing from our 2 horse with 8ft short wall LQ to a 3 horse like this one or like the one in the other ad. For the $4,000 difference in asking price...I'd be more interested in the second one due to the added features of the stud divider, Hay rack and Generator. And the LQ itself looks like a step up in Shine as well. (Outlaw does a nice LQ)
But I really do like your trailer also. It's a nice set up. And may have all the features some folks need...it would just need a few things added for us...and another trailer like the competing one might win out for that reason.
You are in a good spot if you aren't rushed to sell. You can be patient for the right buyer. |
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| Cindy Hamilton - 2015-03-18 2:39 PM
Hey...price is right where it should be...ad could use tweaking and the pictures too. You have to use HTML on HTW to tweak the ad, you don't have near enough information...I know what's in the trailer and I would list a whole lot more info than you have there....if you want to call me with your ad password I can do it for you if you want....
I agree that the trailer should be empty and cleaned up...picture of shower should show the inside and other pictures should be edited to see everything, some are dark. People like to see the whole layout from the bed area and the bathroom forward too, not just each individual close up...it is nit picky, but in this price range, you have to kind of go overboard...plus, you picked the worse time of year to sell one, in the winter...now is the season, so a few minor tweaks and it will sell without lowering the price....call me & I'll help...p.s...call me in the morning, I have to leave in a minute today...
Cindy, you are a gem! I will call you tomorrow! |
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Location: North Dakota | You are in that unfortunate price range! If I was going to pay that much money I would pay a bit more and get something new! |
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Location: SE Louisiana | No bar.. no sauna... no hot tub.. nothing in there about maid service or Hot & Cold running women... Good luck selling this one..
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| The first thing I noticed is that it is a Platinum. No a little bit more is not gonna get you a new PLATINUM trailer. The second thing I thought is how much better it would look if it was acidized. Take it to the truck was and have them acidize it and it will look brand new. I don't know why but some people looking at trailers don't know the quality brands. Mine is an Elite but my trainer has a Platinum and it has been pulled a lot.
I would keep it because you are probably going go wish you had the features that you like in that trailer. |
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| komet. - 2015-03-18 5:38 PM
No bar.. no sauna... no hot tub.. nothing in there about maid service or Hot & Cold running women... Good luck selling this one..
I could run you a beer if that would count! |
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| streakysox - 2015-03-18 11:39 PM
The first thing I noticed is that it is a Platinum. No a little bit more is not gonna get you a new PLATINUM trailer. The second thing I thought is how much better it would look if it was acidized. Take it to the truck was and have them acidize it and it will look brand new. I don't know why but some people looking at trailers don't know the quality brands. Mine is an Elite but my trainer has a Platinum and it has been pulled a lot.
I would keep it because you are probably going go wish you had the features that you like in that trailer.
Yeah, I paid almost $70,000 new! I know you are probably right, I am SURE the instant it is gone, I'll miss it but on the other hand, I guess I just feel "guilty" not hauling it as much as I should.
My dad is in a nursing home 100 miles from me, so I drive there every weekend to see him and deal with his place, paperwork, etc. I just have had other priorities besides hauling.
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Location: Moving soon..... | If you compare the year of your trailer with other trailers the same make and size, you are lower. If you don't have to sell it just hold on to it. |
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| Look at the ad now - Cindy Hamilton is the bomb!  |
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Location: Kansas (but Great Lakes member since 1978) | Keep it, as you'll wish you had it later and why take a beating on it just cause you feel you aren't using it enough. You'll have to pay way more to get another one later. You never know from one day to the next how your life will change. However, if you are dead set on selling it here are a few suggestions that will get a little more interest in it.
Oak is beautiful but the "in" wood in alder. Go to Home Depot and get the new Rustoleum product that you can use to easily change the wood style in your trailer to the darker color. It works great and not a horrible process.
Take pictures that show more room (back off and make everything look more spacious. Put some colorful throw pillows on the couch like turquoise in order to get it more "pop". Add some sort of setting to the counter top to make it look more like a show home, wine glasses or some sort of interesting display.
Empty the tack compartment to make it look bigger and let people imagine their own stuff in it.
Make sure everything is absolutely spotless in the pictures and think about how you see model homes in pictures, staged.
I really think you should keep it like I said before....a $20,000 or maybe even more loss is silly when it's not a huge trailer and downsizing really isn't going to do that much for you size wise. You bought quality and it will last a very long time and sitting isn't hurting it one bit. |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Griz - 2015-03-19 11:38 AM Look at the ad now - Cindy Hamilton is the bomb!
YAY!! Go Cindy!! That is much better. All the info that was missing is there now. When I saw the origional ad, I had no idea how wide it was, or long it was or anything. I also didnt realise there was a walk through door from the bathroom into the horse area.Is there a cooktop in the kitchen area? I also really like the reverse swing tack room door. |
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Location: Kansas (but Great Lakes member since 1978) | Keep it, as you'll wish you had it later and why take a beating on it just cause you feel you aren't using it enough. You'll have to pay way more to get another one later. You never know from one day to the next how your life will change. However, if you are dead set on selling it here are a few suggestions that will get a little more interest in it.
Oak is beautiful but the "in" wood in alder. Go to Home Depot and get the new Rustoleum product that you can use to easily change the wood style in your trailer to the darker color. It works great and not a horrible process.
Take pictures that show more room (back off and make everything look more spacious. Put some colorful throw pillows on the couch like turquoise in order to get it more "pop". Add some sort of setting to the counter top to make it look more like a show home, wine glasses or some sort of interesting display.
Empty the tack compartment to make it look bigger and let people imagine their own stuff in it.
Make sure everything is absolutely spotless in the pictures and think about how you see model homes in pictures, staged.
I really think you should keep it like I said before....a $20,000 or maybe even more loss is silly when it's not a huge trailer and downsizing really isn't going to do that much for you size wise. You bought quality and it will last a very long time and sitting isn't hurting it one bit. |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | Definitely like the updated details on the features. It has more than was clear in the ad before. It's a nice set up for sure.
But...are the newly added pictures current? It looks like the plastic is still on everything...and that makes me think they are pictures taken when it was new 3 years ago?...not what condition it is actually in now? |
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Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked | you need to add what length the short wall is.... it looks like a 8'sw, but pictures are decieving so actual length is a must. I hate selling things, I've been trying to sell a nice buckskin mare lots of inquiries, but only one actual looker. So as the others state be patience. |
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| Can you make the pictures larger? It's a nice looking trailer. |
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Location: Buffalo, TX | Aqhaczy - 2015-03-19 12:32 PM you need to add what length the short wall is.... it looks like a 8'sw, but pictures are decieving so actual length is a must. I hate selling things, I've been trying to sell a nice buckskin mare lots of inquiries, but only one actual looker. So as the others state be patience.
12' short wall was in there, but I did go back and add it to the main part where it's seen when all the ads are pulled up, plus I added it to the top of the description as well as in the middle where the LQ specs start...excellent idea, it needed that for emphasis...
I took off the picture with the plastic on the mattress...oops....and yes, I cheated a little and added the pictures I took of the rear tack and horse part when it was new, but she can detail it to get it back to that look easily....and yes, some colorful decor would dress it up....and it's never a good idea to sell a new trailer before you've had it 5 years to let the price increases catch up....it's the cheapest one on there for the year and size with no generator in a high end brand...personally, I agree with the others here and would keep it a while longer.....
I tried to make the pictures larger, but I'm no computer geek and can't make it work...
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | Unless my browser is not refreshing well...there are still several pictures of the trailer when it was brand new with plastic on stuff. (TV/toilet etc) And the ad text reads "Nearly New"...so folks might be expecting it to actually be like that since the pictures are not dated or have any mention of them being when it was actually new.
I get it...because I'm reading this here...and they are good pictures that show the layout etc. BUT...not knowing all of this...it's a bit deceiving. As a buyer...I want to see what it looks like NOW.
Great trailer and one I'd be proud to haul down the road in the nice shape it's in...I'm just playing devil's advocate since the OP wanted opinions. We all know there's no shorage of them to be had here! |
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| streakysox - 2015-03-18 11:39 PM
The first thing I noticed is that it is a Platinum. No a little bit more is not gonna get you a new PLATINUM trailer. The second thing I thought is how much better it would look if it was acidized. Take it to the truck was and have them acidize it and it will look brand new. I don't know why but some people looking at trailers don't know the quality brands. Mine is an Elite but my trainer has a Platinum and it has been pulled a lot.
I would keep it because you are probably going go wish you had the features that you like in that trailer.
Just saw a new Elite for $175,000. Big difference there....laughing. A bunch of ropers were arguing or who actually had enough money to pay for it. |
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| Cindy Hamilton - 2015-03-19 1:42 PM
Aqhaczy - 2015-03-19 12:32 PM you need to add what length the short wall is.... it looks like a 8'sw, but pictures are decieving so actual length is a must. I hate selling things, I've been trying to sell a nice buckskin mare lots of inquiries, but only one actual looker. So as the others state be patience.
12' short wall was in there, but I did go back and add it to the main part where it's seen when all the ads are pulled up, plus I added it to the top of the description as well as in the middle where the LQ specs start...excellent idea, it needed that for emphasis...
I took off the picture with the plastic on the mattress...oops....and yes, I cheated a little and added the pictures I took of the rear tack and horse part when it was new, but she can detail it to get it back to that look easily....and yes, some colorful decor would dress it up....and it's never a good idea to sell a new trailer before you've had it 5 years to let the price increases catch up....it's the cheapest one on there for the year and size with no generator in a high end brand...personally, I agree with the others here and would keep it a while longer.....
I tried to make the pictures larger, but I'm no computer geek and can't make it work...
Gosh, I had no idea about keeping it for 5 years. I kept thinking "the longer I keep it, the more it will depreciate."
I'm glad I don't HAVE to sell it and I thank ALL of you for the thoughts/advice. Shoot, even if I don't sell it, I think it needs some colorful pillows and an acid wash! |
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| Is it an Outlaw conversion? If so, add it in bold letters. If not, good luck! |
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Location: Florida.. | The new ad looks good. It looks identical to my 4star.. width and everything.. I paid alot more for it but it was brand new so i think your at a good price range.. I just think the first ad if it wasnt clean that would be a no for me. I prefer trailers to look cleaned.. and taken care of.
also I was going to say take it to a trailer dealer and consign it.. sometimes the higher end trailers sell better that way.. |
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| Bibliafarm - 2015-03-19 8:40 PM
The new ad looks good. It looks identical to my 4star.. width and everything.. I paid alot more for it but it was brand new so i think your at a good price range.. I just think the first ad if it wasnt clean that would be a no for me. I prefer trailers to look cleaned.. and taken care of.
also I was going to say take it to a trailer dealer and consign it.. sometimes the higher end trailers sell better that way..
I've thought about that but I'd need a trailer in the meantime and since I'm not desperate to sell, I guess I'll just relax and wait until the right buyer comes along.
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Location: South Georgia | Price range! |
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Location: Got Lobsta? | I think its FANTASTIC! I would LOVE a trailer like that, its perfect for me! LOVE LOVE, but hate paying for one that I only use 3 months out of the year. I'm sure it will sell! |
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| Mainer-racer - 2015-03-20 9:52 AM
I think its FANTASTIC! I would LOVE a trailer like that, its perfect for me! LOVE LOVE, but hate paying for one that I only use 3 months out of the year. I'm sure it will sell!
Move to Kansas and buy it! No really, thanks for the vote of confidence! |
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