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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:22 PM
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Does a boat become more desirable and hold it's value a little better if it's been featured in a magazine?
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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:24 PM
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I think no. while it is nice to have an article with your boat I can not see paying any more for a boat just because it has had some pic in a magazine, seems the people selling them tend to disagree with that
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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by packinair
I think no. while it is nice to have an article with your boat I can not see paying any more for a boat just because it has had some pic in a magazine, seems the people selling them tend to disagree with that


If you had two of the same boats, power, drives, hours, etc.
and they were both for sale, same price or close to, would you take the one that's been featured?
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I dont think they are priced higher. At least we dont do that. BUT... with 2 of the same modeled boat with the same options and different graphics I can see the desire for wanting one that has been published in a magazine. It kinda makes you feel a bit more special.

As far as holding its value better, it will depend on the brand, options and why it was in the magazine.

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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MahopacMarine
I dont think they are priced higher. At least we dont do that. BUT... with 2 of the same modeled boat with the same options and different graphics I can see the desire for wanting one that has been published in a magazine. It kinda makes you feel a bit more special.

As far as holding its value better, it will depend on the brand, options and why it was in the magazine.

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I think I would agree with you.... I would even go as far to say that a featured boat may not be worth more but to someone who likes that kinda thing, they'd be willing to pay more................ We'll see what everyone thinks.
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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:42 PM
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Apply the same criteria to a woman in Playboy and I think you have your answer !!!
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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:46 PM
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I don't think that it really makes a difference. We had an article done on our Apache after the restoration a few years ago, but I don't see how that will make it more valuable or desirable.
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Apply the same criteria to a woman in Playboy and I think you have your answer !!!


I like this approach.................
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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:52 PM
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LZH,

Is your boat for sale? Did I see it kicking around in the classifieds?
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Old 02-28-2008 | 08:58 PM
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Is your boat for sale? Did I see it kicking around in the classifieds?

No, that was another one that I believe sold and is on its way to FLA....hull #1, that has a lot of "history"...Mine is under the knife getting lots of nice upgrades
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