looking at some guy's utility trailer that he's selling locally.
its a standard, wood floor, black utility trailer....its like 2 years old, and almost brand new aside from a little rust from sitting outside. its 4x8.
he's asking 300, i offered 200 cash....
seems that locally on craigslist, you can't even find a rusted out shitbox trailer for less than 400.
does this seem like a good price? i literally know nothing about trailers or the trailer market....im just picking it up to haul some mulch or larger cargo every once in a while.
good price for utility trailer?
Moderator: volvite
In my neck of Virginia, a Carry-on brand 5x8 wood floor trailer start around $750 new at Lowes, Tractor Supply, etc.
Trailers are like cars and need to be titled at the DMV. Is the title clean? Other things to check are:
1. Are the tires still good? You're looking at $100 for new tires if needed (higher if the rims are bad).
2. Do the trailer lights work and the electric wire in good order? All new trailer lights and wires is probably $50 plus the time/effort to install.
If everything is good on the trailer, I'd say $300 is a better than fair for a wood floored 4x8. Of course, lower is always better.
Trailers are like cars and need to be titled at the DMV. Is the title clean? Other things to check are:
1. Are the tires still good? You're looking at $100 for new tires if needed (higher if the rims are bad).
2. Do the trailer lights work and the electric wire in good order? All new trailer lights and wires is probably $50 plus the time/effort to install.
If everything is good on the trailer, I'd say $300 is a better than fair for a wood floored 4x8. Of course, lower is always better.
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