[C320-list] Sell YourSelf or Broker
John Frost
john at frostnet.net
Tue Oct 20 06:32:43 PDT 2009
One word of caution. Several years ago I listed my C25 on one of the
services and included my email address.
I immediately was deluged with spam of all types. They continues for months.
I was told that the bad guys automatically harvest addresses from some boat
sales sites knowing that boat owners might have some money.
If I were doing it again I would use a temporary email address for my ads.
Happy Sailing!
John
2007 C320MKII
Hull 1118
Guntersville, AL
-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
bairdrjb at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:41 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sell YourSelf or Broker
The buyer learned about the boat thru Craigslist, but also saw it on
Sailboatlistings. The benefit of Sailboatlistings is that it permitted
more photos. The boat was in great shape and I was sure to use pics
that reflected its pristine condition.
Also, in the description of the boat I emphasized annual maintenance
and upgrades.
Brokers have access to data regarding the actual sale price of boats
sold through Yachtworld (and not just the asking price). We had been
working with a broker who knew we were interested in buying a 320 and
he was kind enough to share that information with us. That helped us
to price the boat fairly.
At the end of the season, I imagine that buyers are looking for
bargains. If you list a boat with a price lower than what is found on
Yachtworld (to reflect the boat's actual value and no added
compensation for brokerage fees), it will capture attention.
Buyers are wary of inheriting someone else's problems, so I think a key
is emphasizing the condition of the boat. If there are any known
problems, fix them first.
Good luck.
Bob Baird
Hull 784, Star Dust
-----Original Message-----
From: Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 10:07 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sell YourSelf or Broker
Which listing made the sale.
Craigslist or Sailboatlisting.
irv grunes
#851
On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 8:51 PM, <bairdrjb at aol.com> wrote:
> We sold our Catalina 27 at the end of August so we could get a 320.
Listed
> it on Craigslist and Sailboatlistings.com
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> We priced it to sell and had email inquiries literally within the
first
> hour after posting. The boat sold within two weeks.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 7:39 pm
> Subject: [C320-list] Sell YourSelf or Broker
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> We are seriously thing about selling our 1999 320.
> We are not in a rush should we sell our self or go with a broker.
> Anyone have any luck selling there own boat in this market
> We would like to upgrade to a bigger boat.
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> I am located in the Northeast so not sure if I should wait until
> spring or try it now,
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> Joe
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