I've tried reaching out to Jerry about his Barth, but I haven't been able to get in touch with him. Does anyone know if he has sold it yet?

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Originally posted by Elizabarth Taylor:
I've tried reaching out to Jerry about his Barth, but I haven't been able to get in touch with him. Does anyone know if he has sold it yet?

??You "reached out" OR did you PHONE him and there was no answer/not a working number??

Wonder if Elizabeth Taylor is related to Barth Brooks?

Jim

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Originally posted by Elizabarth Taylor:
I've tried reaching out to Jerry about his Barth, but I haven't been able to get in touch with him. Does anyone know if he has sold it yet?

Hi Elizabeth this is Jerry Kraiss with 1991 barth. call me at 708 280 4184 and leave a message if i dont answer. I will return your call it as soon as I get it.Yes it is still available. email address gkraiss@att.net

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Originally posted by Jim and Tere:
Wonder if Elizabeth Taylor is related to Barth Brooks?

Jim

Good one
Perhaps same person.

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Originally posted by Elizabarth Taylor:
I've tried reaching out to Jerry about his Barth, but I haven't been able to get in touch with him. Does anyone know if he has sold it yet?

hi elizabarth this jerry kraiss on 1991 barth. yes it is still available call me at 708 280 4184 and i will fill you in. also email gkraiss@att.net

I have spoken with Jerry a few days ago and he has reduced his price to $15,000. Good coach great price

Good luck, Jerry. As Ed said, this is a very nice coach, new engine, at a bargain price, yet still for sale.

Sadly, it appears this is a reflection of the state of mind of many buyers today. Dana's Breakaway was a really nice coach, very well maintained, turnkey driveaway coach at a very reasonable price, and it sat on the market for a while. Now we have another really nice coach, new engine, etc and a really good price.

Admittedly, the banks have something to do with this. Banks are often reluctant to loan money on older coaches, forcing the buyers into cash sales. New coaches have warrantees, older ones don't. Even so, it appears that coaches 20 years or older have some stigma in the minds of buyers.

As the owner of one of the newest Barths, now over 20 years old, all Barth owners are now in the same boat as to market preferences.

Having bought and sold the 86 Regal, I saw this on both ends. I did not pay much for the 86. By the time I worked on it to my liking I had spent enough money to ensure I could not sell it for what I had invested, and "lost money" on the sale. No matter. I had the coach for 6 years, about 45,000 miles, very little trouble on the road, met many new friends and enjoyed almost every minute of it. My costs were still far less than I would have paid for a new coach.

My 98 Monarch will be the same. I could no way sell it for what I have invested but I have no intention of selling.

As sellers, we are at the whim of the market and cannot get premium prices any more. Still, the financing costs, depreciation and insurance costs on new coaches are so high I am surprised buyers will go that route.

I hope there are still a few educated buyers that are willing to buy our coaches. They will usually find them servicable and affordable.

In the case of this coach, I believe it will be a good value to the buyer, serve them well and not cost that much to buy and maintain. Good luck to both Jerry and the prospective new owners.

Jerry still has his coach for sale, he will consider offers, he would like to move it.

His contact #708 280 4184

Give him a call certainly worth what he is asking and will negotiate!

Jerry has called me and what it posted that he has reduced his price to $12,500!

Gotta be the deal of 2020


His contact #708 280 4184

Give him a call and he will negotiate!