So after moving up, I need to unload the old one. It’s in pretty good shape for its vintage and not worth enough for a broker. I have her priced at 1/2 of NADA value and at the low end of everything you see listed online. But holly crap. The number of pretenders out there. And I’m not talking about the obvious frauds. What’s the best way to screen them out? Any specific questions you’d ask them? Ideas? Thanks in advance.
Dealing With Pretenders — selling a boat
- Thread starter Golfman25
- Start date
- Jun 5, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
Raise your price to get rid of the bargain hunters.
mrsrobinson
Well-Known Member
I don't know what you are using to advertise. Don't underestimate the value of your boat in this market though, go for top dollar if you have time and don't need the money right away.
Don't respond to the "Cash offer, sight unseen, ship it now, etc. " messages, it's a scam, robot, or both. You're going to get the "new to boating" types, which are painful, especially for me because I like to help people. I learned until they make a commitment to come see the boat I am not going out of my way. I learned this as a buyer as well. I would quickly make a commitment to go see a boat if I liked what I heard from the seller/broker to show them I am a serious buyer.
Honestly, if I am you, I'd use a broker and negotiate the commission. I no longer have the patience when it comes to selling a boat. I used a broker for my last 4 mostly because of this stuff (your post) and the drive back/forth to show it. Plus you have a new to you boat; where/how do you want to spend your time? ;-)
10% is not always 10%. They need supply right now, that is on your side. I've waited for a strong offer before, let's say that is $100. At 10% commission that would put me at $9. Then I tell the broker I need to get $9.25 out of the boat, you figure out how to get what you need. It's worked every time.
Good luck
Don't respond to the "Cash offer, sight unseen, ship it now, etc. " messages, it's a scam, robot, or both. You're going to get the "new to boating" types, which are painful, especially for me because I like to help people. I learned until they make a commitment to come see the boat I am not going out of my way. I learned this as a buyer as well. I would quickly make a commitment to go see a boat if I liked what I heard from the seller/broker to show them I am a serious buyer.
Honestly, if I am you, I'd use a broker and negotiate the commission. I no longer have the patience when it comes to selling a boat. I used a broker for my last 4 mostly because of this stuff (your post) and the drive back/forth to show it. Plus you have a new to you boat; where/how do you want to spend your time? ;-)
10% is not always 10%. They need supply right now, that is on your side. I've waited for a strong offer before, let's say that is $100. At 10% commission that would put me at $9. Then I tell the broker I need to get $9.25 out of the boat, you figure out how to get what you need. It's worked every time.
Good luck
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Pirate Lady
Well-Known Member
“Meet me at my corner bar, you buy all the drinks “. If they agree they are either a serious buyer, or a serious drunk, either way you win.
