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Post by safari on Apr 25, 2014 9:03:21 GMT
Serial number 63350, in need of a fair bit of restoration but basically sound and complete, I've listed it on gumtree with some pics and I'm open to offers.
Thanks a lot for having a look and I'd be grateful for any questions,input or opinions.
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Post by Brian M on Apr 26, 2014 8:02:08 GMT
If you look at the classic caravan Facebook groups, you will see that a lot of people think you are being wildly optimistic with your price on Gumtree.
There is a very similar model to yours that also requires a full restoration that is for sale at £250.
For any Safari to fetch over £1500 it really has to be in perfect condition in all aspects, and not all restored Safaris fetch even that.
Sorry to be a bit negative, but you did ask for advice.
Brian
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Post by safari on Apr 26, 2014 8:50:12 GMT
Hi Brian, thanks for the response, I'm aware that £3000 is wildly optimistic but someone might really want it. I'm not on facebook but I'd be very keen on the £250 safari you mention,I'd guess the ally alone would be worth almost that much.
cheers.
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Post by Brian M on Apr 26, 2014 18:41:26 GMT
The £250 one is now under offer. The best I have ever got for the complete ally body is £70 - there is not much weight in the ally body. And that is after three days hard graft taking it apart. I have a loft full of spares and probably get three orders a year! So there is not a lot of money to be made by breaking them. The 17ft Safaris are really too rare to break but realistic prices have to be accepted.
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Post by safari on Apr 26, 2014 22:40:03 GMT
the fluctuating price of metal....I'd be a bit disappointed with 70 quid. this Safari is unique and so the value is whatever someone will pay,realism has nothing to do with it.
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Post by scottyfalmouth on Apr 28, 2014 21:58:45 GMT
the fluctuating price of metal....I'd be a bit disappointed with 70 quid. this Safari is unique and so the value is whatever someone will pay,realism has nothing to do with it. £3000 is ridiculous. In agreement with Brian that a tip top one would struggle to achieve this. But good luck to you if you find someone willing to part with the cash. |
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