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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Scout63 on December 04, 2022, 07:49:06 AM
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I recently sold my 5x8 open flat aluminum m/c trailer and was surprised at how much it was worth. I paid $1400 for it new in 2008. I maintained it well but it was used regularly and stored outside. I put it on Craigslist for $850 and it sold the next morning for full asking price to a trailer flipper who drove down four hours from Maine. It was back on Craigslist two days later for $2200.00. I only knew this since the second interested buyer was also a flipper who “kindly” texted me the ad. I’m not really upset but I am surprised at what a 15 year old trailer will sell for. Maybe it is short supply. Here’s a picture for reference. Boy did it rattle with that big rear ramp. I also always had visions of a strap letting go and a bike going “over the rail “ at highway speeds.
(https://i.ibb.co/pjxBykR/004-BE499-A171-4-F8-F-A10-F-5-B45-CD7-F83-C5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pjxBykR)
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I recently sold my 5x8 open flat aluminum m/c trailer and was surprised at how much it was worth. I paid $1400 for it new in 2008. I maintained it well but it was used regularly and stored outside. I put it on Craigslist for $850 and it sold the next morning for full asking price to a trailer flipper who drove down four hours from Maine. It was back on Craigslist two days later for $2200.00. I only knew this since the second interested buyer was also a flipper who “kindly” texted me the ad. I’m not really upset but I am surprised at what a 15 year old trailer will sell for. Maybe it is short supply. Here’s a picture for reference. Boy did it rattle with that big rear ramp. I also always had visions of a strap letting go and a bike going “over the rail “ at highway speeds.
(https://i.ibb.co/pjxBykR/004-BE499-A171-4-F8-F-A10-F-5-B45-CD7-F83-C5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pjxBykR)
I’m in the same situation as you were in with a heavy duty tandem axle farm trailer that I no longer need.
I did a little research to see what they were bringing before I priced it and yes trailers are high now.
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Trailer values (new and used) have gone thru the roof, and availability is low.
I bought an Aluma TK1 maybe two years ago for $2,400. Jack, spare, wheel chock included. That same model is more than $4,250 now.
We had an Aluma MC10 that we purchased in 2017 with jack and spare at $1,825. They're now $3,800.
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It’s a trailer sellers market. Last year I replaced my 20 year old, 4x6 open bed trailer, with a 5x8, that can do double duty, bring home old Cycles, as well as mulch.
Advertised the 4x6 for $450. Sold in the first hour the ad broke. I had about 10 replies before it went, and had multiple offers above my ask. This was a well used trailer, with some rust, and chipping paint.
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I'm sure the price of aluminum has something to do with it. I'd guess steel has gone up too but not that up to date on steel prices.
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I will have my 6x12 enclosed, and converted to camper, until I no longer need a trailer. Put a lifetime plate on it.
Now is a great time to sell if you are just selling and not replacing. That goes for most consumer products.
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I just checked on the price of the new replacement trailer I bought six months ago. 2022 EZ Hauler 6x12 enclosed aluminum. I didn’t haggle and paid the asking price of $5500.00. The same trailer is advertised now for $6500.00 to $8,000.00.