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Old 11-29-2009, 07:06 PM
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I look at parts that don't come from a dealer as used whether they are new or not and genrally people make offers of 50% off. Maybe that is why you keep getting low ball offers.
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Old 11-29-2009, 07:14 PM
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Scottw,some people dont look at it like me and you do for some reason. Why would I pay $600 plus shipping for something that I can get from the dealer for $800 shipped? BRAND NEW NEVER OPENED!
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Old 11-29-2009, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by scottw
I look at parts that don't come from a dealer as used whether they are new or not and genrally people make offers of 50% off. Maybe that is why you keep getting low ball offers.
Ditto on the 50%. Maybe a little more for NIB, but there is a risk premium in these private transactions and much more than 50% you will get hosed in the long run. Private seller don't typically return items for a different item when you screw up your measurements, etc...... businesses will.
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10 4 on that note
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Old 11-29-2009, 07:48 PM
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I wish my posts had this much action. Feel free to send lowball offers... I have a delete key and am not afraid to use it!
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Old 11-29-2009, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rssteiny
I sell used cars and if you want to see low balling this is where it is , if im asking 6000.00 for a car i get offers of 3000.00 wish i was marked up 4000.00 but im marked up 1500.00 so not even close,,but you know what i just laugh and tell them nice try cant blame a guy for trying.
Maybe you can explain something to me. How come when I trade a vehicle in, They spend an enormous amount of effort telling me what a POS my perfectly maintained, low mileage vehicle is, and when I finally cave in, they drive it straight to the front of the lot without even washing it and throw a sticker on for exactly 100% more than they gave me? (and I am talking about a $20K mark up)

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Old 11-29-2009, 08:20 PM
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Obviously This wasn't the first "low ball" offer you received? Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. Its called a market economy and unfortunately its not on your side. Keep it for another month and it will be a year older and worth even less
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Old 11-29-2009, 08:32 PM
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:QUOTE=justincasey57;2998120]Scottw,some people dont look at it like me and you do for some reason. Why would I pay $600 plus shipping for something that I can get from the dealer for $800 shipped? BRAND NEW NEVER OPENED![/QUOTE]

justin,i can give you 200 reasons why.
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Old 11-29-2009, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by blue thunder
Ditto on the 50%. Maybe a little more for NIB, but there is a risk premium in these private transactions and much more than 50% you will get hosed in the long run. Private seller don't typically return items for a different item when you screw up your measurements, etc...... businesses will.
Yeah, stick with a reputable business like Trick Marine to buy from.
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