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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:59 pm 
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I put mine on eBay with a reserve. I never intended to sell it on eBay, but thats a GREAT way to find buyers from anywhere in the country. Its how I found my 225, and how I sold it.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:22 pm 
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I've been considering Ebay. What kind of fees do they charge on a big ticket item like this? How do you handle transportation? And, what about deadbeat bidders?

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:24 pm 
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With a reserve, it cost me $8.

When I bought the boat, the auction ended no with no bids, but I contacted the seller before it ended.

With this boat, I have been fielding questions left and right. It sold before the auction ended, in person, after a great test ride.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:27 am 
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firecadet613 wrote:
With a reserve, it cost me $8.

When I bought the boat, the auction ended no with no bids, but I contacted the seller before it ended.

With this boat, I have been fielding questions left and right. It sold before the auction ended, in person, after a great test ride.



Thanks for the info. I've been getting nothing off of Craislist thus far. I'm going to go for Boat Trader next.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:45 am 
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And so it begins. No bites so we've dropped our price a bit.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:51 pm 
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Got your PM, we are leaving shortly for Guntersville. I will call you later today.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:28 am 
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When I sold my previous boat I had it on Boat Trader, Craigslist, flyers, adds in the marina, etc. None of them were very successfull. 7 days on ebay and I got more then I was expecting and well above my reserve. Buyers bought it site unseen, they even hired out someone to come up and haul it. The first time they saw the boat was when it arrived at their marina. I'd never buy a boat like that, but apparently other people will. I highly recommend ebay!

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:51 pm 
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Over 1600 hits on the website has yielded one phone call (signs on the boat with #) and several SPAM emails from Craiglist. I'm thinking EBay is the next natural step.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:00 pm 
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ShanMan14 wrote:
Over 1600 hits on the website has yielded one phone call (signs on the boat with #) and several SPAM emails from Craiglist. I'm thinking EBay is the next natural step.


And maybe just add an interesting picture of the boat, like this guy did. You know, just to catch a buyers' eye..........

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:50 pm 
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Bump

She's still for sale.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:32 am 
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Alright, up on Ebay: LINK

Wish me luck!

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:16 am 
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Awesome ad. I'd be shocked if that boat doesn't sell. But price is king. I hope you get what you want/need from her.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:25 am 
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I am pretty interested in this boat..too bad the car business sucks so bad for me....best of luck in your sale!

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:37 pm 
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Good luck! I'm checking out the ad now. We were a bit to far away on price.....kinda ironic how I bought from a marina down the lake from yours...

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:25 pm 
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firecadet613 wrote:
Good luck! I'm checking out the ad now. We were a bit to far away on price.....kinda ironic how I bought from a marina down the lake from yours...


Small world! Glad it worked out for you!

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