RV Consignment 101
Think it’s high time you sold your current RV and got a new model? Selling an RV may seem like a challenging endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. Instead of trying to promote and market your RV on classified ads, you can put your RV on consignment with a reputable dealer who will take care of the technical details for you and help you get that cash so you can put it towards your next RV.
Independence RV in Winter Garden is your Florida RV dealer. Read on to learn more about the basics of RV consignment and why you should consider doing it when it’s time to trade in your RV.
What is Consignment?
“Consignment” is a fancy term that means relinquishing control of an item to a third party so that they can sell it. You’ve probably seen consignment boutiques for clothing and other items, where your shoes and garments are sold by the shop and you’re given a portion of the proceeds; RV consignment is not dissimilar, just on a much larger scale. In the case of RV consignment, you retain ownership of the RV until it’s been sold, but you don’t have to do any of the dirty work to sell it.
How is Consignment Beneficial?
While it can be a difficult decision to give up control of the selling process, RV consignment is often the best way to sell your RV quickly for a good price. If you try to sell your RV yourself, you may wind up with ads posted for months at a time without a single interested buyer. It can take a long time to promote such a big-ticket item for sale and to get someone to actually purchase it. Buyers will often put more stock in a reputable dealership than a private seller, and a dealership has the means and wherewithal to successfully market your RV to potential buyers, saving you time and effort.
What Else Should I Know?
When deciding to consign your RV, you’ll want to do your research. The dealer will typically request a consignment fee and it’s good to know what that is so you can subtract it from the amount you can expect to receive back. This is standard practice across all dealers, so whether you choose to consign your RV with Independence RV or another dealership, you’ll be paying some form of fee.
Prices for consignment and fees can vary depending on the type of RV you have, the age of your RV and the condition the RV is in. Ask your consignment dealer whether they will do clean-up and repairs on your RV, as this can also cost you a little more money.
When you’re ready to consign your RV, talk to the professionals here at Independence RV. With over 34 years of experience in the recreational vehicle industry, we can help you to get your RV sold quickly so that you can take those profits and purchase your next model. Time to go shopping? Visit our dealership in Winter Garden, FL, to view our inventory of new and used RVs for sale.