Why Do People...

[rednecksims]

Try to talk to you about stuff they dont know or try to screw you? Trying to sell my boat before I move then upgrade in the near future. I put in my description online about the options on my boat, the condition of the boat, hours, the NADA listed value, ect. I keep getting asked how many hours, why would you change out wiring, why would you put in new pumps, fuel lines, you dont know how to read NADA, ect. I have it listed 3k below NADA but its like everyone wants to say you boat is f'ed up because you have taken care of it basically to get a better deal. My bottom price is even another 1.5k below my listed price. Thats 4.5k below NADA avg retail. Is something wrong with a price like that? Or do a lot of people who want to buy boatd not know anything about them? Rant over.

David

[cowtrimmer]

You dont know how to read the N.A.D.A guides do you ?

[rednecksims]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by cowtrimmer &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">You dont know how to read the N.A.D.A guides do you ? </td></tr></table>

I should tell them I bought it from KVD before he got famous and its worth 1 million since he owned it. Lol

[cowtrimmer]

Thats the way to do it. Take a bunch of pictures while holding a lot of fish on deck. That way you can be a King in your own mind and pass it along for others to share

[rednecksims]

In all seriousness others that have sold boats is this normal for people to do or am I just the lucky one?

David

[spinningreel]

When I sold mine, I did not even look at NADA, I know what the purchase price of my particular boat model was new, obviously I accounted for depreciation, condition of boat, hours on engine, warranty left, etc. I also look on the for sale section of BBC and boattrader to get a general idea of what similar boats were listed at. When I had a serious buyer, I did go down $500 on my asking price, when sold my 2 year old boat sold for 24% less than what the same boat could be purchased for new.

[Hoot]

That is pretty normal but when I'm buying I don't go through that song and dance of running down the sellers product. I figure all the pluses and minuses and calculate a value if I'm interested after all I'm buying a used boat and don't expect everything to be in new showroom condition.

I get really get tired of sellers who constantly throw NADA prices in my face and how much of a beating they are taking by pricing below NADA. NADA means nothing as they don't write checks for boats so unless NADA will buy that boat at their price level then don't tell me about NADA.The value of a used boat is what a qualified buyer will pay and if you haven't had anybody offer you close to your sub NADA price then it's probably over priced.

There is a huge supply of used Bass Boats and a small supply of financially qualified buyers and you are going to get a lot of verbal sparring when trying to sell a boat so get some thicker skin. Just keep negotiating stress the positives of your boat and ignore the negative comments entertain all offers if a guy is close make a counter offer all they can say is no.

[m.t.hands]

had a guy trying to buy oldest stepson's pontoon, and guy offered him 5k less than he had it listed for, guy then tells him what it books at, so over the phone they go over the boat, first thing the guys says "you mean those prices don't include the motor" then my stepson also told him, "yea!, can you believe those prices don't include the trailer either...so let's finish adding this thing up and see what we come up with" which his asking price was well under what it adds up to on NADA


Modified by m.t.hands at 10:42 AM 3/18/2012

[Rocky Top]

Problem with NADA pricing on boats vs cars is, cars are based on recent sales at auctions. Boats are based on whatever pricing the manufacturer submits to NADA, and then depreciated down from there. Some boats will not bring NADA value for that reason.

[Hoot]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by rednecksims &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

I should tell them I bought it from KVD before he got famous and its worth 1 million since he owned it. Lol</td></tr></table>

Now you are getting your sense of humor back that will help you in selling.

Remember a sub NADA price offer is not a personal insult so don't take it that way. You are talking about a boat not any negative remarks about the wife, kids or the dog.Keep the emotion out of a business deal as there is always the chance an earlier looker maybe the buyer who comes back after he's shopped around a little so don't close any doors by getting upset with a lot of questions. Remember you know all about the boat as you've owned it for years the potential buyer doesn't and spending a lot of cash on a Bass boat is huge difficult decision for many.

[keefus]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by cowtrimmer &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">You dont know how to read the N.A.D.A guides do you ? </td></tr></table>

[Bassngolfer]

It's a buyer's market in the used boat world right now. If they show any interest in your's, DON'T lose them, because later that same day, there will be another person needing (or...possibly...just wanting ) to get rid of his or her's and they will use your ad to price their's.

Almost nobody HAS to buy a boat right then and there...they shop...and as they shop, they learn that not everyone just likes to take care of their equipment. Often, they're superficially cleaned / prepped for getting that "bite" and that makes the buyer wary...

Remember, the last thing you're gonna catch with that boat...is a buyer. ...and even buyers are liars...

[taeheel2az]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Hoot &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">. . .throw NADA prices in my face and how much of a beating they are taking by pricing below NADA. . . .</td></tr></table>

I tell them I guess this isn't the boat for them and thank them for inquiring.

[jkk]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by taeheel2az &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

I tell them I guess this isn't the boat for them and thank them for inquiring. </td></tr></table>

[vatreefarmer]

When i had my Basscat listed for sale, some guy called me from Texas and wanted to know why I wanted so much for a 10 year old boat, when he could buy a neighbors 19' 2003 Nitro with 200hp for the same price. I guess that many boat "shoppers" aren't familiar with boats

[bassman34]

Iv had the identical samething happen on motorcycles & vehicles iv sold, i am a stickler for maintenance, i keep all reciepts and bills paid for the work i have done. Several times though folks will ask, why did you do this work, was it screwing up, then i have to explain. I dont get it, however there's always someone who comes along that gets it.

[rednecksims]

Im not saying Im even trying to get close to NADA. I have listed it for way under. There is one boat like mine listed within 100 miles that I have seen on craigslist. It is in way worse shape with work needed for 1K less than mine so I know Im priced about right. My main wonder is does everyone else get people wanting to buy their boat that obviously do not know anything about boats or just do not read your description as they as you the same things you listed in it? I have no hard feelings as I do not have to sell my boat. It would be nice so I dont have to haul it 12 hours away and I can upgrade but I do not need it gone. Thats what I relay to buyers when I get lowballed. Im just glad Im not the only one who gets these questions when trying to sell one.

David

[Rocky Top]

You should be a boat dealer if you think that is bad. They deal with those guys for a living.

[DIXIEDOG]

Seems par for the course....last fall when I was going to sell my Winner the opposite happened to me....I listed it here and mentioned it to a couple friends that I was planning to sell it....I changed my mind the next day and asked Al to pull my ad along with letting my friends know I was going to keep it because I decided I wasn't going to change jobs. There were 2 guys calling me constantly PO'd because I told them it wasn't for sale, both said they wanted it sight unseen.

If I hadn't changed my mind I'd still have it listed and there wouldn't be a single taker yet....it's just how it works. Generally I go to sell something, everybody kicks tires on it and says they want it but they need to pick it up the next day when they've got the money....then I sit around all day and they don't show up.

[m.t.hands]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by rednecksims &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote"> My main wonder is does everyone else get people wanting to buy their boat that obviously do not know anything about boats or just do not read your description as they as you the same things you listed in it? I have no hard feelings as I do not have to sell my boat. It would be nice so I dont have to haul it 12 hours away and I can upgrade but I do not need it gone. Thats what I relay to buyers when I get lowballed. Im just glad Im not the only one who gets these questions when trying to sell one.

David</td></tr></table>

i have taken people to the river that don't know what river markers are ...had a guy tell me how many boats he had owned...pull out into some open water and tell him well, take it for a spin, see what you think...he says i can't get it to take off ah try trimming it down just a little

lowballers, i always like going up on the price for them , then they come back with "i thought you said" to which i'll reply "yea!! well the price just went up another 250" hit the road jack, i want to sell not give it away