Why would asking to get the boat shipped automatically be a SCAM? I almost always start my search for a used boat way up north as they are usually well kept and have very low hours. Shipping a boat from Minnesota to Florida at $1000 makes more sense to me than driving to pick it up and towing it 2200 miles back home. As the buyer I always expect to handle the cost and coordination of both the marine inspection and shipping arrangements.
I have sold a lot of things to be shipped. But I did find out you never set up the shipping.Reason if you setup the shipping and it gets damaged in anyway during shipping it is on you .(your man are company did it) Now the buyer wants you to take it back are have it fixed at your dollar. I would help the buyer find a shipper then it is up to him are her to do the rest you stay out of it. Make sure you are paid 100% before it leaves wire transfer is the best. And yes if I want to pay by paypal it is a scam.
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Always leaves you a little uncomfortable like people have said. The biggest thing I’m afraid of is it’s all legit and clear and then the boat gets damaged in transit. I got him in touch with my local marine mechanic and he’s willing to wrap it and deliver so we’ll see if those too can come to terms.
For me the money was wired this morning and the buyer knows I won’t send the SC bill of sale or title until my bank confirms everything and then we can schedule shipping.
We’ll see, definitely a risk for both.... after all, he did see the boat on BBC so he’s got to be a stand up guy, RIGHT?!?
Thanks all, Scott
Take several photos of the boat. I would also email the photos to the new owner. If it gets damaged in transit, its the haulers problem. Just make sure they do have insurance for this.
Last edited by brushsjigs; 01-22-2019 at 01:14 PM.
Well Hell, you didn't say you sold it to somebody on BBC? That makes a ton of difference, the Fear Of Al goes a long way.
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I agree with the fear factor but he found it listed on BBC, not a member. I have communicated extensively with the guy and feel certain it’s legit, just trying to work out the distance and he was having trouble getting good shipping numbers. I’ll keep going with the process, I should just drive it down there and make a trip out of it, always wanted to get to Hartwell or Murray. Should have made that part of the deal
it is always good to go an look in person take it to the lake test drive an check out accessories all used boats run good on water hoses.
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