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03-08-2013, 08:31 AM
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See what they are asking. I think low to mid 20's would be the MAX I would offer given the market conditions. If you are in Michigan the economy is still lagging here. Remeber- these boats never go UP in value.
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03-08-2013, 08:39 AM
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PQ holds resale value better than any builder that's no longer in business...and better than Baja or checkmate. They are a quality built boat that will handle rough water. It would sell in a mater of a couple day if listed at $25k. With standard options nada shows 30-34k retail. Add pry another 3k for trailer. Bottom line is that its only worth what someone is willing to pay.
03-08-2013, 10:10 AM
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The intial cost is the easy part. It's the on going unknown costs that will upset you. Make the man a realistic offer that makes both of you happy. The pure joy of Sport boating is "priceless"...who cares what we spend...you are not going to spend in heaven! GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY !!!
03-08-2013, 10:40 AM
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You find a boat you really like, and the price is within range of your acceptance and yet you offer an insulting offer, you just might be told to hit the road leaving empty handed. Whereas if you made a lower offer but within reason, you'd be more likely to negotiate, possibly buying that boat. People always say, then keep looking. That works fine for a Searay Sundancer were every other seller has one, but I don't see this type of boat being sold at every corner. If you don't care where you buy or what type of boat you buy, then obviously you can insult all the sellers you want till you find a taker.....All while you spend your time and $$ searching and driving. The seller isn't towing his boat to your house costing him time and $$. Just my .02
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03-08-2013, 10:52 AM
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You find a boat you really like, and the price is within range of your acceptance and yet you offer an insulting offer, you just might be told to hit the road leaving empty handed. Whereas if you made a lower offer but within reason, you'd be more likely to negotiate, possibly buying that boat. People always say, then keep looking. That works fine for a Searay Sundancer were every other seller has one, but I don't see this type of boat being sold at every corner. If you don't care where you buy or what type of boat you buy, then obviously you can insult all the sellers you want till you find a taker.....All while you spend your time and $$ searching and driving. The seller isn't towing his boat to your house costing him time and $$. Just my .02
03-08-2013, 11:33 AM
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Nobody has mentioned, it is in the middle of the winter. This is a very slow time for selling, so even a low offer is far more likely to be entertained. Don't be a complete jerk, but definitely offer on the low end of what you think is fair. You never know their situation, he might be hard up and take it. This is business, you aren't making friends. If he's mad, make a different offer. Money talks.
03-08-2013, 12:01 PM
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Nobody has mentioned, it is in the middle of the winter. This is a very slow time for selling, so even a low offer is far more likely to be entertained. Don't be a complete jerk, but definitely offer on the low end of what you think is fair. You never know their situation, he might be hard up and take it. This is business, you aren't making friends. If he's mad, make a different offer. Money talks.
Miami boat show usually gets the buying juices flowing, and around here if your boat isn't sold by mid july plan on keeping it for another year
03-08-2013, 01:40 PM
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