We did it! We jumped in and bought a (new to us) 1977 28′ Argosy.
I had seen this particular one on EBay’s Classified but lost track of it with the wedding in Maryland. After the wedding (about two weeks later), I happened to expand my Craig’s List search to Asheville, NC and long and behold…. There was the Argosy! It hadn’t sold!
I emailed and made an appt to see it today, Saturday, 3/30/13. We got up early, grabbed bagels and took off to Pelzer, SC. Three hours later, we negotiated for the Argosy and bought it.
We believe we will be the 4th owners. Have to research that later. The couple we bought it from are retired school teachers who live on a beautiful farm with goats and 4 Anatolian Shepherds. They are selling it because they want to downsize. They camped in it last fall. They mostly boondock.
Because we decided to get a loan from our credit union, we could not take it home today. We have to do the paperwork and the credit union will cut the check out to the sellers. I was a bit shocked that they agreed to the three day delay and a check from the bank but a gentleman’s handshake was all that was needed.
Although, I’ve been stalking this Argosy, I am having tons of emotions about whether buying a trailer is right for our family. Even with a loan, this is an easy payoff vs a new fancy trailer with slides. I am freaking out that this will turn into a money pit!!! And as Phil from Duck Dynasty says…. I’m a citified girl. Who even knows if I will like camping?!?!
Back to Atlanta we go to complete the paperwork, get the check, get the tow vehicle setup to go back on Wednesday, April 3rd!
Mike
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