Boat shopping has become frustrating....
04-21-2017, 04:08 PM
#231
Originally Posted by Nuke427
Back to the subject, I agree with the original message. When I was shopping late 2015 I made an offer on the 800 ZUL powered 39 NT that Shrogen (Pier 57) had listed. It was listed at $159k, I offered $135k and the guy just flat said, nope gotta get a lot closer to the asking price. I never called back. Pretty sure a few months later the asking price was down to $139k. Prior to that I tried to deal on a Donzi listed at Performance for I'm pretty sure asking price was $149k. I started at $125k and the salesman said the owner turned it down so I asked any counter? This was after I waited and waited and never heard anything so I called back. He said owner wants to full amount, not sure if he really wants to sell it etc... Then don't list it.
If he wanted $135k, wouldn't he be asking that? This is why "sellers" have the attitude when buyers call on an adv, they get sick and tired of wasting their time on low ball offers.
04-21-2017, 04:08 PM
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Ok, back on topic...
That's funny. When I bought my boat, I was talking with the seller, and I pointed out a comparable (but less desirable to me) boat on the market for $9500 less, and without blinking, he dropped the price $9k over the phone. He was pretty desperate to get rid of it though, since he was going to pick up his new boat in a few weeks and needed this one gone. I've driven to look at boats before and been disappointed in what the seller thinks is "mint.....9/10...etc" and what my expectations of those descriptions are.
I didn't have high hopes when I drove 12 hours to look at it / drag it home, but it was even nicer than the guy claimed. THAT NEVER HAPPENS! lol.
Originally Posted by Nuke427
Back to the subject, I agree with the original message. When I was shopping late 2015 I made an offer on the 800 ZUL powered 39 NT that Shrogen (Pier 57) had listed. It was listed at $159k, I offered $135k and the guy just flat said, nope gotta get a lot closer to the asking price. I never called back. Pretty sure a few months later the asking price was down to $139k. Prior to that I tried to deal on a Donzi listed at Performance for I'm pretty sure asking price was $149k. I started at $125k and the salesman said the owner turned it down so I asked any counter? This was after I waited and waited and never heard anything so I called back. He said owner wants to full amount, not sure if he really wants to sell it etc... Then don't list it.
That's funny. When I bought my boat, I was talking with the seller, and I pointed out a comparable (but less desirable to me) boat on the market for $9500 less, and without blinking, he dropped the price $9k over the phone. He was pretty desperate to get rid of it though, since he was going to pick up his new boat in a few weeks and needed this one gone. I've driven to look at boats before and been disappointed in what the seller thinks is "mint.....9/10...etc" and what my expectations of those descriptions are.
I didn't have high hopes when I drove 12 hours to look at it / drag it home, but it was even nicer than the guy claimed. THAT NEVER HAPPENS! lol.
04-21-2017, 04:53 PM
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Warning thread hijack.
Who is buying all the big motorhomes ? Most dealerships have a significant inventory of Class A and pusher types. Many class A sticker at $2ooK and pushers are higher.
Who is buying all the big motorhomes ? Most dealerships have a significant inventory of Class A and pusher types. Many class A sticker at $2ooK and pushers are higher.
04-24-2017, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Interceptor
Warning thread hijack.
Who is buying all the big motorhomes ? Most dealerships have a significant inventory of Class A and pusher types. Many class A sticker at $2ooK and pushers are higher.
Who is buying all the big motorhomes ? Most dealerships have a significant inventory of Class A and pusher types. Many class A sticker at $2ooK and pushers are higher.
04-24-2017, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jusabum
QUESTION. If he was asking $159k, why would you offer him $25k less...thats ridiculous and insulting.
If he wanted $135k, wouldn't he be asking that? This is why "sellers" have the attitude when buyers call on an adv, they get sick and tired of wasting their time on low ball offers.
If he wanted $135k, wouldn't he be asking that? This is why "sellers" have the attitude when buyers call on an adv, they get sick and tired of wasting their time on low ball offers.
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