"Auction" purchases;
I presume they work the same for an RV as for an automobile or truck.
So, you may visually inspect the vehicle, operate it on their property only, then place your bid. If you win it, it's an as is purchase, and caveat eamptor then applies. Buyer beware.
The price may be significantly less than at a retailer, or a private owner sale, but you are limited in knowing it's true condition.
Also, back in the mid to late 70's, when the blue collar or middle class period was at it's peak income earning potential, families could not only afford a nice suburban home, but also a second car, a cottage, or boat, pool, RV, or perhaps even all five.
In addition to also being able to budget and save for the kids college, and their own retirement.
As mothers began leaving their kitchens, laundry rooms, and grown kids to get decent paying part or full time jobs, companies took great advantage and began inflating prices on many goods and services. This greed sparked a surge in the share price of stocks, but also high inflation. This also sparked the desire, and need for even higher pay. Divorces also skyrocketed, stressing the family unit.
My dad used to preach to us that a nation divided or torn from within in one or several ways is weakened.
Now I'm not saying that couples should remain together just for the kids sake, or because money is very tight, but do the math. Many fail to consider the well being of their offspring in favor of their own wants or happiness. Any one can reproduce. Good parenting is a learned or inherited skill set, as may be a good marriage. Both are not only a lifelong commitment, but also a life long growing and learning experience. The rewards often come much later than sooner, including better finances. Intelligent money managing is key, especially today. Abusing credit is a recipe for disaster, and many have no qualms over filing personal bankruptcy once, or repeatedly, and that costs us all money in the long run in inflated prices and cost to live.
It's a bittersweet symphony this life. Making ends meet, you can be a slave to money then you die. Money is a tool for living, We don't take it with us, but neither should we leave our kids and the next generation in debt when we pass on the next realm of where ever.
Every high level corporate mogul who is part of a large bankruptcy in their company receives a generous golden parachute and retirement package.
No apology for the long post.
