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Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« on: November 13, 2011, 10:06:07 AM »
Just ran across this Besco trailer on eBay.  It's like the one I have, but in better condition.  It has the original fenders, wiring, bumper and lights all still intact.  It also comes with rails for hauling two bikes.  The only thing missing is the wire frame and canvas basket, but it does include the straps and buckles to hold one down.  It's in Savannah, GA . . .  the reserve isn't met yet (it is at $46 right now) but it's buy it now price of $400 includes shipping.  I've seen these go for over $1000 on the Samba in this condition.  I would buy it, but 1) I don't need it, and 2) I can't afford it.  They are perfect for pulling behind a Bug or Bus . . . they weigh in at about 67 pounds and have a 325 pound payload.  They fold up to the size of a large suitcase and even have a canvas strap handle to carry them with.  If anyone is interested, the auction ends tomorrow:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250928702936

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2011, 11:28:10 AM »
Darnit, Zen....

I just added it to my watch list as I gather up my pennies...  :-[

Oh, and my brother is stationed near Savannah right now, and will be over here in a little over a month... so that covers the shipping issue.

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2011, 06:30:30 PM »
William called me from Florida this afternoon to tell me he saw 3 folding trailers like the one I have.  One guy was asking $500 for his.  Another guy said he had turned down $1000 for his.  The third guy said he wouldn't sell his for any amount.

He said he also saw a "Super Bus" at the show.  It may be a "Super Bus" but it's still not "Homer THE Super Bus."   ;D

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 07:25:39 AM »
11 hrs. 45 min. left . . . it's at $102.50 and the reserve isn't met.  $400 buy it now is still an option . . .

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2011, 07:20:47 PM »
It got up to $202 but the reserve wasn't met. 

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2011, 09:27:04 PM »
Couldn't make myself do it.... trying to save pennies for Plymouth repair panels right now...  :-[

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2011, 11:36:08 PM »
I sent her an email . . . she said she's relisting it for $400 which includes shipping it. She said is someone is willing to pick it up, she'll take $350. 

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2011, 11:56:39 PM »
my folks were there yesterday...

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Re: Besco Folding Aluminum Trailer on eBay

« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2011, 07:21:46 PM »
I talked myself into buying it and and then trying to sell mine . . . I figured if I listed mine on the Samba, I might be able to $250 - $300 for it.  By the time I have a bumper fabricated for mine and install some lights, I'm sure I would come out better selling mine and buying this one.   8)  Great idea, but it came too late.  It's already sold.   ::)

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