When Promotions Aren't Available, Should You Still Buy?

The economy is not great is it? I think everyone knows that by now. But it has an effect on us every day, in loads of different ways. Take buying a new car, van, RV or motor home for example. Normally you could expect all sorts of bonuses, promotions, cash backs, free extras, bells, whistles - you name it. Anything to get you to buy.

These days, they're just not offering much in the way of incentives, because they can't afford to. So does that mean we should just bend over and take it, and buy anyway? Hell no! If buying isn't an attractive option at the moment, why not rent until it is?

You most likely have enountered situations where you were excited to attempt an activity only to find out that you don't like it. You are going to find people who simply cannot get enough of their motor home while some could not believe they made such a big purchase. Many people never thought of renting something as a means to try out. It's rather typical for people to invest in a tool that they may only use a few times in their life instead of renting it. This is exactly why rather than spending thousands of dollars on a recreational vehicle, rent one out first to see if it would be worth it. A motorhome is a big expense so you'll want to make sure that it's something you really want.

The task for for you is to find a place that rents out rvs. If you live in an place that's not in close proximity to a big city, you may find yourself having to drive there to find a place that rents motor homes. You can find places that rent motor homes in your local phone directory or online. Should you know of a motorhome dealership in your town, you could ask them. It may end up that the dealership likewise rents motor homes or they may know a place nearby that does.

Lots of motorhome dealers are starting to rent out motor homes as opposed to leaving them sit on their lot doing nothing. Tell them you are thinking about buying, but you want to find out what it is like first. One other thing you can do is ask your friends or relatives if they have ever rented a recreational vehicle or not. You may also be able to visit camping sites and look for people who have motor homes. They may be able to supply you with all of the details you need.

When you take the time to test things out before spending a lot of money, you'll know for sure if it is something worthwhile. Buying a motor home is worth the cost if you know that you will use it on a regular basis. If you use one every one or two years, you might as well rent. When you make a decision to travel cross country, you will be able to find out for sure if buying or renting a motor home is good or maybe just getting in your car and staying at motels.

And Finally - Congratulations Nick!

Slightly off topic here, but I said I would give my nephew Nick a mention. Nick is a bright lad and also a competitive one, and is into his online gaming. Having recently taken up poker tournaments online, Nick decided to see if he could make $1000 without actually using any of his own money at any time. So, he signed up at one of the big poker rooms for a no deposit poker bonus, and armed with his free $10, hit the tables.

I guess you know what's coming. Yesterday, he had grown his initial $10 into just over $1000 thanks to a biggish tournament win last night. So big congratulations to Nick, and here's to the next milestone - $10,000 maybe?