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[ianthebuilder]

ok people, i have been on here for a few weeks now and thanks for putting up with a bloke who hasnt even got a mh yet,but hopefully its all about to change! This week coming i am to get my exchange and completion date on the house,and this will be within the next ten days (they want to be in by december) so fingers crossed........I will be looking for a mh immediately,in fact i am looking now but i would only be able to pay a deposit as funds wont be available till completion! I am looking for a 4 berth as this will be my main residence (in spain) over the winter. I would like a fixed bed,with a storage(small garage i think there called) for some tools etc. I passed my test late 70s so driveable weight shouldnt be a problem..I have been looking on ebay and have seen some nice ones but most i see are being sold by motorhomedepot,these as i have been told are in administration and im a bit hesitant to go thru this company,they may well be great but im just a bit apprehensive ! I think i would prefer to buy privately but im still open to that,,the main thing i have to consider is price,i only have a budget up to approx £16,000 but may be able to stretch a bit more for the right mh...I have read on the site about the usual things to watch out for,damp,etc, but a big thing for me is being able to trust the seller ! I think i would get a better deal privately this close to christmas,with the cash etc but any help and advice is needed,and if anyone knows of a mh that would be a good deal for me,i would love to hear from you .... and thanks for bearing with me when i have posted,i wont feel so much of a fraud when i have bought and have a mh of my own.........ian....

 

[Judge Mental]

Don't be silly ..better to get on here early and learn a bit about vans then come on here after buying a lemon

 

[funflair]

I'm not sure how buying through motorhome depot works but I believe they are a broker so acting as a go between for the seller and buyer, OK it not exactly a private sale but it might be worth asking them if the owners shows you around it or if it always their agent, I like to meet the previous owner and get a bit of personal history on the vehicle.

Martin

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[ianthebuilder]

Thanks judge,,martin thats exactly what i mean,previous owner etc,,

 

[Judge Mental]

I would stay clear of UK built vans. Look at genuine private sales. Once you find something you like get it checked out properly. Better to waste a little money before purchasing....then end up with a you know what

Good luck with house sale...so stressful

 

[ianthebuilder]

yes its been a nightmare mate,,i have never sold a house before,never again......i hope buying and selling a mh is less drama ! lol

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[Judge Mental]

Just be aware of scams. I would wonder what the opinion of members is on this..to good to be true? Price seems low but scams always are.

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[Bacchus]

I'm not sure how buying through motorhome depot works but I believe they are a broker so acting as a go between for the seller and buyer, OK it not exactly a private sale but it might be worth asking them if the owners shows you around it or if it always their agent, I like to meet the previous owner and get a bit of personal history on the vehicle.

Martin

Brokers still hold deposits and monies until the deal is complete, supposedly in an untouchable client account, but it has been known in the boating world for brokers to put client monies into their business account if they're struggling, and the client can lose that money if the business curls up its toes at the wrong time.

I haven't heard anything about this particular broker and wouldn't want to suggest anything, but if the OP isn't sure of them he would be well advised to avoid, and if he is completely new and the van will be his home, he may also be well advised to use a reputable dealer for the after sales support [edit] or, yes, as @Judgemental says above, spend on an independent report [/edit]

 

[Bacchus]

Just be aware of scams. I would wonder what the opinion of members is on this..to good to be true? Price seems low but scams always are.

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I think that definitely falls into the "if it's too good to be true it probably is" category - 2007 version with 30000 miles... for five grand. And "give me your details and I'll contact you".

screen shot as I suspect the ad won't be there forever

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[ianthebuilder]

Just be aware of scams. I would wonder what the opinion of members is on this..to good to be true? Price seems low but scams always are.

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i have just been looking at that one judge,,i havnt contacted the seller but it just seems too good,,no write up,details etc,,the price is prob a deposit !! lol

 

[Lynne Steele]

Just be aware of scams. I would wonder what the opinion of members is on this..to good to be true? Price seems low but scams always are.

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I am sure if they were the genuine owners they would have put internal photos on, so I think you are right Judge.

 

[ianthebuilder]

yes i think everyone is right,too good to be true ! In fact i am on ebay as we speak and to be honest theres lots of too good to be true mh for sale,,all around £5000, it pisses me off to be honest,,i mean im looking to get the best deal i can but these ads surely are looking for mugs??? who can you trust??

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[Judge Mental]

you have to trust your own skepticism....its a weird one that Adria as he seems to be a trader selling all sorts of vehicles (looking at his other items). unless its a real elaborate scam which it well could be. get you to think you have discovered a gem at give way price among the trash....for instance all the photos seem to be in different locations.

email him and see what he says....

 

[garjanco]

Just be aware of scams. I would wonder what the opinion of members is on this..to good to be true? Price seems low but scams always are.

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We live in bury if a funster gets details I will go and check it out but I too feel it is probably a scam but you never know

 

[namwaldog]

If you look at the 'other items' they are selling, it looks like they are a dealer of motor vehicles but if you open each individual item they are all in different locations in the UK. Perhaps they are an agent like Motorhome depot? or perhaps not!!

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[garjanco]

If you look at his feedback he has only sold 1 item all oter feedback is for purchases, so if a dealer or agent they have not sold any vehicle on ebay as far as I can see

 

[ianthebuilder]

I have emailed,,asking for details etc,and where it can be seen,,so we will just have to wait ! Garjanco,,that is a smashing offer and a cool thing to do for someone,i appreciate it ,,,watch this space,,,ian

 

[garjanco]

No problem Ian motorhomers are a special breed and we all help each other whenever we can
Gary and Janet

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[ianthebuilder]

i have actually realised that since i have been on the site, and to be honest the help is much appreciated,in fact the offer is much appreciated,,i have had a lot going on for the last year( not all good) and i have done much alone..you wouldnt believe what an offer like that feels like at the moment! Thanks gary,janet. ( Ps i never expect anything for nothing and any help from anybody will be repaid in one way or another...)

 

[Judge Mental]

If you look at the 'other items' they are selling, it looks like they are a dealer of motor vehicles but if you open each individual item they are all in different locations in the UK. Perhaps they are an agent like Motorhome depot? or perhaps not!!

well spotted so an elaborate scam I suspect...See how easy it is to draw people in though folks

 

[Bacchus]

but you never know

Really? That's a thirty grand Motorhome, why on earth would anyone sell it for five? even at twenty it would be a steal and the real dealers would be all over it.

Also there is no option actually to purchase it via eBay, if nothing else says scam then that does.

look here's another one

£5500 for a 2005 Mercedes Hymer? Surely instinct says not, and again no "buy it" button, they will want to deal outside of eBay

By contrast, here's a VERY nice looking van, a little pricey perhaps, but at least looks like an honest attempt at a good price and not a "bargain" to lure the unwary, and it has a "make offer" button showing

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[Badknee]

Sorry Ian, scam, scam, scam. Way too cheap, look at the other stuff he's got, they are way way underpriced.
If you find something 'real' make sure you view it at the address on the log book, HPI check (less than a tenner), don't part with a penny till you have seen it/checked it out.
If you find one and talk to the seller and it's miles away give a shout out on here and as @garjanco says I'm sure a local member would check it out for you, I know I would.

 

[Jaws]

Its a scam and has been reported

 

[ianthebuilder]

Yes i looked at the hymer above as well,,it looks and sounds ideal,,but it is with the agent motorhome depot,,and i was reading on here last week that they were in administration and it just worries me a bit ! I wish the owners would put it on themselves,,they would get more from me and i wouldnt have to pay agents commission ! lolol

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[Jaws]

I did a search on '2oo5' ( note the zeros are actually o's and not 0's )
Found a few.. ALL obvious scams and all duly reported

 

[ianthebuilder]

yes jaws,there seems to be a lot,,and sometimes you can suss it out with writeup,spelling etc,,,,its really fraustrating though !

 

[Jaws]

At the moment they are pretty easy to spot cos of the prices they set.. If the scammers ever get more than 3 brain cells to work we could be in trouble !

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[Mr Ed]

Ian where in Norfolk are you ? I am currently in Australia but will be back next week if you want any help looking over any vans I would be happy to assist.We
live just north of Norwich.Pm me I will be on the internet occasionally over next couple of days, then travelling back....-Martin

 

[Judge Mental]

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Eura Mobil A 770 HB Alcove. 81 000 km
€ 28,800

above an advert on dealers site in belgium where I bought my Euramobil.

I would think you could get it for £20K'ish

more details and photos

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[Bacchus]

Yes i looked at the hymer above as well,,it looks and sounds ideal,,but it is with the agent motorhome depot,,and i was reading on here last week that they were in administration and it just worries me a bit ! I wish the owners would put it on themselves,,they would get more from me and i wouldnt have to pay agents commission ! lolol

It won't do any harm to contact the broker and go and view the van - at worst you would then know the owner and location (I don't think MoHo Depot store the vans on their site like yacht brokers because their ads are caveated with "the van is still in use so the mileage may change")

The only worry would be handing over your cash to a business in administation, but it isn't impossible, in fact you would have the support of the administrators who are likely to be a big company.

I would at least go and view the vans and cross any other bridges when you get to them if you wanted to purhase

yes jaws,there seems to be a lot,,and sometimes you can suss it out with writeup,spelling etc,,,,its really fraustrating though !

Tee-hee

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