Thinking of selling my Shasta Restomod, need input.

Dan, no matter the quality of the build, price depends on "what the traffic will bear". Location matters a lot. If you are in one corner of the country, hard to sell 3000 miles away. California prices tend to be higher than most areas. Unfortunately, prices are down for vintage trailers right now. It's a dream of many but they don't want to pay. I've seen trailers posted under 10K get a lot of interest; over that, not so much.

You have photos of your build, down to the frame, gorgeous woodwork, etc. That's the proof that it is a truly rebuilt trailer. It irks quite a few of us to see trailers that have been lipsticked priced just as high as a fully restored trailer. I don't even use the word "restored" any more because so many fly by nights pretend their trailers are "restored" when only decorated. Yeah, right...

The facts above make it hard to sell a great trailer or even get people to look. It can take 6 months or more to sell a really nice trailer. Eventually, a smart person will realize what you have and what a gem it is. Be patient.

I have 3 suggestions for you on advertising sites. VTT isn't one of them. Buyers aren't really looking here.

The first site is Tin Can Tourists classified ads. You don't have to join the group to place an ad; you can register as a user to post an ad. The ads don't expire so it's a good place to advertise over the winter. Photos must be posted in the ad, not links. Show pretty wood, craftmanship, at least 4 views of the exterior and other amenities. If the pictures don't do the trailer justice, you won't get as many views. A cool way to show more photos is Shutterfly.

The Shutterfly site can be set up with templates and is free and fairly easy. Uploads aren't limited and you can separate the build into albums. Original Pix, Teardown, Build, Exterior, Interior and Final shots are suggestions for albums. Just one link and you can show a buyer your entire build. Here is an example of one of my trailer sites: 57corvettetrailer.shutterfly.com/ Click on pictures and videos to view the albums.

The next place to advertise is--wait for it--Craigslist. A pain, a few scammers but does get replies. Use only email and reply thru Craigs. Scammers send you to a personal email. Don't do it. Phones are often targets as well. I withhold my number until I am sure the person is a legitimate buyer. You can tell just by the questions they ask. Craiglist requires you to renew your ad every 3-4 days; an easy one click method. Pick the trailer section rather than RV so you don't have to pay 5 bucks per ad.

And finally, Facebook Marketplace. I've always been against Fbk and the groups promoting gutted trailers and lipstick. However, Marketplace gets many responses and it's also free. I've helped sell two trailers just this summer. Marketplace is easy to use; click "sell something" and fill in the blanks. Post your best photos and a good description. One add had over 6000 views in 6 weeks.

Good luck on your sale and let us know how it goes.

As said, prices are higher in California...

Up here, right now, there isn't a lot of interest in trailers over 10K. I have limited knowledge of larger trailers since I specialize in canned hams no more than 15 feet. Many want bathrooms and a little larger trailer but won't pay the price. I've seen a couople of breadloafs and at least one stick and tin 24 footer sit for over a year with prices around 20K.

Just 3 years ago, prices were in the 12K range for smaller hams, so the price has dropped. Part of that drop is caused by the lipstickers selling junk and cheating people. Buyers "think" they know what to look for and end up with rot city. A few months back, a lady bought a "custom built" trailer for 11.5 and is now fighting for her money back. A few visits here and she would have been better prepared.

Well, I get what is being said. I am not talking about a pig with lipstick. I have over 16k in materials and supplies not to mention my year and half of time. The only thing original on my trailer is the vin number, axle and title. But it still looks like a vintage canned ham.

Now, I enjoy working on these things including my cars but I do want to recoup most of my costs since this is a new camper. In fact I have many features you don’t get on new campers. If you had followed my build or looked at the build page it is evident this is a high end build.

I would hope to get a minimum of 15k but if that is unreasonable I guess I will just let it sit and get used once or twice a year. I am not going to give it away.

Thanks again for your help,
Dan

I'm sorry for Hijackig your thread, Decodan, and I certainly didn't mean to imply your trailer was lipstick. It is beautiful and looks very high end.

My comments were aimed at what MY situation is HERE and has nothing to do with any other person or location. Prices discussed are what the traffic will bear up here, right now.

I was trying to help you by suggesting sites and an individual site idea to show off your entire build. It makes it easier to share a link rather than email multiple photos.

I wouldn't give up yet. Interest will pick up in February. If you like, I will move these comments to another thread.