The Best Place to Sell Your RV

by Anthony Smith

Overview

If you have decided it is time to sell your RV, you may be at a loss in deciding how to go about it. One of the most important factors in determining whether you are successful in selling your RV is where you decide to advertise it for sale. There are a number of different options, each with their own pros and cons. Knowing some details about them will help you to decide which is best for you.
Traditional Methods

Classified ads in the newspaper and in Thrifty Nickel or Quick Quarter-type publications are the traditional places to sell an RV. Another tried-and-true method is to place a sign in the windshield and park the RV in a high visibility area. These may be the best places for you to sell your RV if you live in an area with a large population of potential buyers.You have to be willing to handle all the telephone calls, showing of the RV, and negotiations yourself. You will be rewarded by keeping all the proceeds of the sale, and few costs for the advertising.

Consignment

Placing your RV on consignment with a dealer is the best choice for selling your RV if you do not want to be involved in the day-to-day tasks that go along with selling it, and you don't mind paying someone else to do it for you. Professional salespeople advertise, show, negotiate price and complete the sale. They typically charge about 15 percent of the total sale price for their services.
Online Options

The high-tech world of computers and the Internet has opened up new avenues for you to sell your RV. This is the best place for you to sell your RV if you have some computer expertise, don't mind handling emails and listing tasks, and want to market your RV to potential buyers all over the world. A search for RVs for sale will pop up numerous online listing services. You can also use the very popular eBay website to put your RV up for an online auction.