Sold the old boat

[mike-the-cobra]

Sold my Four Winns 150 Freedom yesterday. Did it the right way which made me feel real comfortable with the sale. The buyer (1st time boat owner) was real serious so I took the boat to the lake of their choice. Showed them everything I could think iof on setup, operating, bimini, convertible top, fish finder, trolling motor, everything. Put it in the water trying to expalin everything I was doing, giving advise and tips. Took them for a ride (dang it ran good!), closed the deal, got what I wanted to get out of it money wise and felt really good about it.

I tell you, selling a boat really can open your eyes (Craigslist). Lots of people who call and say they are coming over to look and they never show up, lots of people who assume you are desperate, and lots of scammers (I only have a certified check and my "mover" will pick up the boat).

Sure felt good to sell it to someone who looks like they will appreciate something that I cared for and took care of.

 

[RotaryRacer]

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Congrats.

I thought long and hard about coming to look at your boat. I decided that I need something a little bigger though. (saw it on craigslist)

I'm glad it went to someone who will appreciate it.

 

[Shadow66]

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Man, I had someone send me a fake "certified" check for a boat trailer I was selling. Then he said he was sending too much and can I send him the difference in what he sent. I could easily tell it was a scam but the check looked real. I can see it conning someone.

By the way, congrats on the sale!

 

[LIQUID PROZAC]

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congrats on selling i hope it will look that good for a long time

 

[_chris_]

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I am trying to sell my old Glastron as we speak and am having a difficult time with people, I put it up for sale or trade wow what a mistake. I have been offered some strange stuff but when everyone says they are gonna come by they don't. Next I will just leave it in front of my house with a sign on it.

 

[IVAZ]

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Glad you showed them how to operate it. The first boat I bought the owner treated me the same way. It saved me some of the operator woes we all see at the ramp. Congrats on your sell, it sounds like you are really pleased.

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

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I haven't sold anything on craigslist yet so reading other's experience is insightful. I'll be selling a boat in the spring, I'm thinking I'll just list a firm price and spell out cash only.

A guy at work has expressed some interest in it but I'm not too sure about that. He's the kind that when the engine needs spark plugs in a year he'll accuse me of selling him junk.

 

[soaringhiggy]

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I can think of no way to end a friendship faster than having money involved.

never a truer statement made.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

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Glad you showed them how to operate it. The first boat I bought the owner treated me the same way. It saved me some of the operator woes we all see at the ramp. Congrats on your sell, it sounds like you are really pleased.

Same thing here, the guy I bought from did the same for me as well, He showed me everything, from planing to the blower,bilge etc..It was very enjoyable that he took the time to do that for me. Glad to hear that the sale went good for you!!