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How do you sell a car topper.....
![]() I have had this Packline Fibreglass Cargo Carrier since new bought in 2005. I used it a few times on my Nissan Xtrail suv. I paid a $1000 Can. for it. I am not looking to sell it on this forum as shipping would be too high. It is 18 cu feet, 5.5 feet long and 3 feet wide. I am not having any joy selling it. How much should I ask for it? It is in virtually new condition. Where would I advertise it? I have tried Kijiji with no luck. Everything sells for a price but I don't want to give it away. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance! Guy. |
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I bought one similar to that one locally on craigslist. Also I sold a ton of stuff on Craigslist again to get ready for moving across country. It could be a hassle some but I would try there first...
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I know it cost 1k when new, but honestly, I expect someone would only be willing to spend a couple of hundred (USD) on it - and yes, craigslist is your best bet. Price it high and it will sit there. Price it right and it'll sell pretty quick. Start off asking $350/obo and expect to be talked down from there.
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Craiglist not very popular in Canada but no harm in advertising it there. Personally, i don't even use it. Kijiji gets much more traffic i think. But i find all these sites may be difficult to find specific items - so make sure you have some good key words in the ad. If you (or a neighbour) are having spring garage sale - try throwing it on the lawn - someone may drive by and think they need one.
I have a Thule (from volvo) hanging from my garage wall that will fit volvo wagons perfectly. Spent likely 800+ for it. Would not expect any more than a couple of hundred and I or the kids may use it someday (still have the volvo) hence not much motivation to sell as heavy depreciation.
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I bought a similar one from Craigslist, used it twice (MPG went to zero).
Asking was 300, I paid 250. I asked 300 and got 280. |
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Oh, just a bit of advice - if you find yourself needing another one in the future - DON'T buy it new.
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You could bolt it on a car and sell the entire rig! Or, you could advertise it to folks with pickup trucks. It would make a great weather proof "trunk" for someone with a pickup. It would not even affect the fuel mileage! Lots of potential here, you just have to find the right market!
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You put it on Kijiji for Edmonton or did you put it for all Alberta? Try listing it on Kijiji for Calgary or areas of BC.
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Search local and see what they are being listed for. Start there.
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Pricewise it is hard to let it go for $200-300 when I paid $1000 but if that is all it is going for in the market then so be it. G. |
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Try listing it on a Subaru BBS. It seems every Green Forester has one on top of it.
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![]() ] Thanks all for the help selling my car topper. It went to a very nice family. Advert was in Calgary and Edmonton Kijiji. Edmonton family responded. Asked $325C and got $300. It hung over my Boxster for 3 years and am happy it is being used as it should be. Guy ![]() |
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