[C320-list] Sell YourSelf or Broker

[Joe Abbagnaro]

Good Idea about the Email
Thank You

On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM, John Frost <john at frostnet.net> wrote:
> 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.
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> Happy Sailing!
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> John
> 2007 C320MKII
> Hull 1118
> Guntersville, AL
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> -----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
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> 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.
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> Also, in the description of the boat I emphasized annual maintenance
> and upgrades.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Good luck.
>
> Bob Baird
> Hull 784, Star Dust
>
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> -----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
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> Which listing made the sale.
> Craigslist or Sailboatlisting.
> irv grunes
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> On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 8:51 PM, <bairdrjb at aol.com> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> 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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