Why can't I sell?
06-14-2006 | 08:14 AM
#21
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From: Knoxville TN
Re: Why can't I sell?
How long have you been trying to sell?
Looks like the OSO add has been run since February.
Not much I can add to the above. You have a nice boat, decent asking price, but I agree the lack of a trailer for that type of boat will hinder the quickness of the sale. I just listed my 245 for sale, but in this market, I doubt it will sell very quickly. I am wanting to move into either a 29 Outlaw, or something along the lines of a 30 Concept. Good luck.
06-14-2006 | 09:48 AM
#22
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From: Beautiful North Carolina
Re: Why can't I sell?
Are you only advertising on OSO?
If so you have a VERY limited market.
You need to use boat trader online, EBay and even a local broker.
I have two buddies that did not sell their boats on ebay, but they found their buyers on there and made the deals happen.
Now is the time.
If so you have a VERY limited market.
You need to use boat trader online, EBay and even a local broker.
I have two buddies that did not sell their boats on ebay, but they found their buyers on there and made the deals happen.
Now is the time.
06-14-2006 | 01:56 PM
#23
the Flightmaster
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
Re: Why can't I sell?
Good point Doc!
Try www.boatshop24.com - and sell the boat to Europe. They will truly love that boat!
Try www.boatshop24.com - and sell the boat to Europe. They will truly love that boat!
06-15-2006 | 01:39 AM
#26
"Unregistered Gun"
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From: Paducah, Ky
Re: Why can't I sell?
I would also try www.boattrader.com , thats were I bought my last two boats from.
06-18-2006 | 11:58 AM
#27
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From: BRENTWOOD, TN
Re: Why can't I sell?
Originally Posted by Blue by You
I preach this every time... You have to remember you are selling a high ticket item. You have to put this boat on display. Please don't take offense but your pictures don't do anything to create interest on your boat. Spend the time and take some good quality, hi res pictures of the boat off the lift, in the water, in action. Something interesting and clear. Clean out the v-berth and take better pictures. Imagine a dealer selling this boat... most wouldn't have a v-berth full of a bunch of crap. Put the best photo you have as your leading photo... so it's the first photo someone sees. Make it interesting and make sure it's clear and big.
Your boat appears to be all stock, so you are competing with every other stock boat out there. You might want to consider spending a little money on some "bling" for it just to set it apart. Bezels, Cup holders, vinyl graphics, etc. $200-300 could get you a lot.
Next question is...Where are you listing it? Hands down EBAY is a must. Again the same thing applies with the pictures. Spend the extra $5 and have 12 high res interesting pictures posted. I don't get why someone won't spend an extra $5 bucks when trying to sell a $50,000 item. It's happens all the time. FINALLY... the key is... to remember, you are not trying to necessarily sell it on EBAY, you are trying to put it on display. And EBAY has the traffic. If you do get your asking price on EBAY then great, but most of the time people will call you. People who are truly interested will find you. I've sold 2 Baja this way in less than 3 months. And got my asking price each time. It's all sales & marketing...give it a try.
Your boat appears to be all stock, so you are competing with every other stock boat out there. You might want to consider spending a little money on some "bling" for it just to set it apart. Bezels, Cup holders, vinyl graphics, etc. $200-300 could get you a lot.
Next question is...Where are you listing it? Hands down EBAY is a must. Again the same thing applies with the pictures. Spend the extra $5 and have 12 high res interesting pictures posted. I don't get why someone won't spend an extra $5 bucks when trying to sell a $50,000 item. It's happens all the time. FINALLY... the key is... to remember, you are not trying to necessarily sell it on EBAY, you are trying to put it on display. And EBAY has the traffic. If you do get your asking price on EBAY then great, but most of the time people will call you. People who are truly interested will find you. I've sold 2 Baja this way in less than 3 months. And got my asking price each time. It's all sales & marketing...give it a try.
06-23-2006 | 06:31 AM
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Re: Why can't I sell?
I've got a friend that bought a 2002 29 OL w/ 496's & 72 hrs a few months back for $53k. The higher end more expensive boats will be tough to move in this environment and chances are it's not going to get too much better for quite some time. Really stinks!!!!
