I'll steer clear of the insults for sure but I'm aware of someone on this board just getting a '07 258, generator, FW trailer, all options, 80 hours like new for just under mid 50's from a dealer. I firmly believe he scored a solid deal. He didn't steal it (hey, the dealer isn't going to give it away) but he was FAR from paying to much.
I'm sure solid deals like that are few and far between but they are out there. The truth is, the market always sets the "price." BUT, not necessarily the "value." Because the value to you is much more than just a price. Its your emotions, your sweat, your willingness to take a loss or less than hoped, your willingness to just hang on to it or in this case, put a match to it etc etc. Price is simply what someone is willing to pay. Patience may allow you to find someone who's willing to pay the price that matches your value but at some point everyone needs to soul search and realize what's more important. Getting a fair price based on the market or trying to get their perceived value.
Personally, once I see a boat out there (for example I'm shopping a 2006 SR Sundancer) that is priced at say $80k and looks perfect, I will never consider paying much more than that because I feel the market has been set. So, the search goes on.
If the guy was at $49k, seems like some good sales skills (get him on it, make him fall in love with it, tell him someone is coming to look at it, print comps from boattrader etc) could be used to try and sell it for a little more.
Just my thoughts! Good luck, but please don't torch it!!
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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer
Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags
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