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Post by JVK on Jul 10, 2012 10:22:39 GMT -5
Asking price $1500, bought Jessica for $800. $500 for new dinette cushions in Sunbrella fabric (Crimson color-dash pattern). Not sure what we have spent on supplies since she was more rotten than we thought. Will do a final total when finished.
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Post by grammy44 on Jul 10, 2012 20:40:09 GMT -5
I think it makes a difference where you live and the availability of these campers as to how much you spend. Also, it is just a matter of choice if you like it then you got to have it!
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karl
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Post by karl on Jul 11, 2012 20:44:52 GMT -5
1969 Shasta 1500.. on ebay for $1000 bucks
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Post by michellettm on Jul 30, 2012 18:21:50 GMT -5
We bought our for $300.. she was super rough.. nothing inside.. but now it is just they way we want it..
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Post by scott1julie on Aug 6, 2012 21:04:26 GMT -5
In 2007 I bought for $500. A relative wanted to dump it and I knew it was worth twice as much as is.
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Post by mleastland on Nov 30, 2012 18:54:02 GMT -5
My 75 Compact was free. Attachments:
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Post by timchake on Dec 23, 2012 0:10:19 GMT -5
I payed 800.00 for a 1972 18 ft tandem an have put another 1500.00 in it i replaced all the screws inside and out with stainless. new plumbing and faucets,water heater. all new marker light's new plywood in the front and right side and i had to build a new bed and i also replaced the kitchen booth with a new bench that turns into a bed both made from 3/4 in birch ply wood. I had to do it that way because of my 6ft 6 in 300lb frame i also pulled out all the windows and re caulked them . And new vent covers also re caulked all the moldings and re painted the out side i still need 5 tires, a toilet and to re cover the ceiling.
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Post by 54campin on Jan 11, 2013 23:22:42 GMT -5
Paid $2500 for our 54. It's only money...and I can live in it if I'm ever homeless.
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Post by bohemian on Jan 14, 2013 10:42:19 GMT -5
I paid $1400. Asking price was $1800 OBO. Seller put new tires on her and made sure everything was working well. I'm sure I'll put another $500+ into her. So worth it though!
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jann
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Post by jann on Jan 14, 2013 11:22:23 GMT -5
No I get the canned " HAMM IT" award, paid 4500 for a 59 Shasta and the paper work says 65. Everything is there except frig. Needs work, lots of work BUT on the bright side I have a shasta, needs work yes, but love it. It is kept inside and we pay Backgammon every evening @ the dinning table. Life is good. :-)
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Hamlet
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Post by Hamlet on Jan 14, 2013 21:45:19 GMT -5
I guess knowing how much others pay for their trailers can help when someone is trying to get an idea of how much to pay. Hamlet wonders, "How much is your trailer WORTH to you?"
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Post by MapleRiverShasta on Feb 8, 2013 6:56:04 GMT -5
Hello! I paid $1300 for my 1964 Compact. Asking price was $1500. Upon further inspection, I should have only paid like $200. After starting the renovation, it's now PRICELESS to me!!!
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Hamlet
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Post by Hamlet on Feb 8, 2013 21:43:33 GMT -5
Carol - sorry about your having to pay $1100 "too much." Some folks get upset at those of us who point out weaknesses in trailers we see for sale, but this is what we're trying to avoid.
Yours has wings. We paid more for our wings than we did for the trailer, so you're good there! The best part is that Sophie is now "priceless." That's the way it should be. If you amortize the amount you spend out over the years that you use her, it will turn out not to be so much after all!
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 8, 2013 22:53:25 GMT -5
I paid $150 for this Deville... Attachments:
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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 8, 2013 22:56:27 GMT -5
I paid $150 for this Deville... but what did it cost to get to that point? That thing is soooo nice!
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Post by Heidiham on Feb 8, 2013 23:15:04 GMT -5
$550.00 and worth every cent!
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 8, 2013 23:36:34 GMT -5
I paid $150 for this Deville... but what did it cost to get to that point? That thing is soooo nice! I never added it up. I was afraid to look...
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Hamlet
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Post by Hamlet on Feb 9, 2013 1:20:50 GMT -5
mobiltec is wise.
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Post by shastahappy on Feb 9, 2013 7:50:40 GMT -5
$80 oh, and a couple thousand for her makeover!
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Post by reefdiver77 on Mar 3, 2013 18:26:03 GMT -5
Free!!!
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Post by 62shastacrazymom on Apr 14, 2013 2:19:43 GMT -5
I paid $700 and another KCF (kids college fund) to start the restore...but my kids are going to be GONE in 4 years, so I can't wait to do the work! I want to enjoy her (Ginger the shasta), when they still care about camping and not about Chemistry and beer bongs......I really dont care anymore....life is too short and our Shasta is priceless and if I ever die, my kids will be allowed to sell all but the SHAStA! I also love the comment that if I ever lose my house I can always live in her! heehee!
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Scott
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Post by Scott on Apr 14, 2013 10:29:25 GMT -5
$200 to buy and another $3000 and 300 hours. Still not done, but having fun
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Post by iowagal on Apr 14, 2013 11:12:10 GMT -5
I paid $810 on ebay. I was satisfied because it was only about a half hour's drive from where I live. It seems to be fairly sturdy. I had been looking for one for YEARS.
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valewf
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Post by valewf on Apr 14, 2013 13:41:03 GMT -5
$300 for my first compact. 1961 with a bad title...a real "fixer upper". $1500 for my second compact. 1967 with a good title, some documentation and ready to camp!!! I think that I will part out the first one to help pay for the second one. We will see.
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Post by mouseketeer on Apr 17, 2013 20:18:54 GMT -5
$1500 for my 72 Starflyte with wings in working condition.
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Post by abhp2012 on May 5, 2013 8:37:19 GMT -5
We paid $3,100.00 for our first Shasta
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Post by avamarie on May 10, 2013 22:18:08 GMT -5
Hello! We are proud new owners of a 1959 Shasta Airflyte! We purchased ours for $1,000 (it was originally listed for $2,200). I know a lot are out there for much less if you have cash in hand and do some door knocking. I just got home after driving through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona and saw so many sad trailers out there just waiting to be adopted. We are going to start a blog soon to keep folks updated on our progress (if anyone is interested). Our budget for restoration is appx. $1500. We are hoping to not go over that, but by the looks of some of the previous posts, it may not be possible! Either way, we are very excited and looking forward to the adventure!
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Post by squirrelmom on May 11, 2013 7:42:23 GMT -5
I was given our 1967 Compact (named Spam) by a friend. So far we have spent $80 for a wheel and tire to get her home. I can see that is going to be just a drop in the bucket.... We've gutted her insides and are getting ready to replace rotten subfloor and frame/rib pieces. Would have loved to keep her original but much of Spam was rotted prior to my friend acquiring her. I look at it as a blank slate to turn into the camper and studio of my dreams.
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Post by capnjonny on May 11, 2013 18:32:35 GMT -5
Bought my 1965 compact last July (2012) for $800. Asking price $1200. SF bay area is an expensive area. Not many compacts come up for sale and this seemed like a good price. Inspection before purchase looked good except the ceiling around the roof vent was rotten. I thought it would be an easy fix.
Sooooo-----
Needless to say that was the tip of the iceberg. The only place that showed deterioration at first was inside the upper cabinet at the front curbside. The closer I looked the more I found, all 4 corners rotted, rot at the bottom of the walls etc.
In the end I completely stripped it and rebuilt all the framing. So far I would guess I have spent about $1000 on materials. I am close to completing the new interior , then I am going to have brakes put on it.
In the end I will probably have $2500 -$3000 invested plus my time .
Jonny
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hauswife
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Post by hauswife on May 11, 2013 18:36:50 GMT -5
I paid 1500.. Again, probably too much, but factoring in living in California (pay more for everything here!) and that it was just what I wanted.. Well, I don't mind I guess. And I got a fridge and princess My mom got a 67 for free, but her whole side is far too rotted to be road worthy, so she's a storage trailer for now..
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