New to this! finally going for it!

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Hello everyone im new to this site and researching Thomas Flat nose R/E bus with little to no rust to buy for a skoolie conversion for my daughter and I. Ive seen one on here that there is a 1999 thomas Safe-T-Liner MVP with big under belly storage guy wants $6600.00 And also seen sale places in jacksonville and tampa for 2002-2003 for $5000, and $6500 with AC. Just curious what a normal price would be to pay for one of these buses. Im wanting a flat nose with engine in rear for sure. I live in Al by gerogia border so looking for in the area or around but wouldn't say no to traveling . Just any ideas or information to help me get started please let me know thanks.