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hunter 34
"Troll Rob" wrote in message
ups.com... Without a broker's license Once again, DSK allows everyone to see his ignorance and Scotty is along for the ride. snip rst of troll..... if it smells like a troll.... if it walks like a troll..... if it talks like a troll........ |
#32
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hunter 34... broker
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At first the broker denied the existence of the list and informed him that it was the buyer's responsibility to ascertain that all the promised equipment was delivered with the sailboat. Dave wrote: The broker was, of course, right. He's getting paid to bring the parties together, not to guaranty either what the seller says about the boat or that the buyer will actually pay the agreed price. OTOH there is in fact such a thing as misrepresentation, bad faith, and fraud. If you think it's perfectly OK to sell somebody a boat, hand over a list of equipment to be included, make a contract on that basis, and then break the contract, I suggest you don't really have any business doing business. But as a matter of customer relations most will try to help the buyer and seller resolve such disputes if they arise. Also as a matter of keeping their business license. Fraud is illegal in all 50 states. So is breaking a contract. It's also possible that the broker in the OP's situation described above was just plain stupid. They're not all rocket surgeons. Most are in the business because they really really like boats. DSK |
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hunter 34... broker
The seller gets his boat advertised widely and represented favorably to a larger number of buyers than he could do himself. The buyer gets to choose from a wider range of boats than he could otherwise, and (in theory) has a professional supervising the transfer of ownership so that neither party gets robbed. This is a very uneducated summation of what a broker can do. Better brokers, like the ones found here, can also have a full service facility. For the most part I think it's best to deal with full service yard/brokers when possible. Here are some of the advantages of dealing with us: 1) Large selection 2) Extended warranty on some new boats and engines. 3) Quick modifications of a vessel worked into a deal 4) FREE sea trial of every boat we sell. 5) Easy handling of red tape for documentation and registration/insurance. 6) Someone to turn to if you have a problem after the deal is done. 7) Better pricing in some situations where mods and repairs are required. If your broker can't do this or most of this, you might as well buy privately if you can. My guess is that DSK thinks a full service broker works on 10% as well. Robert 35s5 NY |
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hunter 34... broker
" Rob" wrote in message oups.com.. .. 4) FREE sea trial of every boat we sell. other brokers charge for this? SBV |
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hunter 34... broker
"Capt" Rob wrote:
This is a very uneducated summation of what a broker can do. Better brokers, like the ones found here Found where? Spamming this usenet news group? ... Here are some of the advantages of dealing with us: 1) Large selection 2) Extended warranty on some new boats and engines. 3) Quick modifications of a vessel worked into a deal 4) FREE sea trial of every boat we sell. 5) Easy handling of red tape for documentation and registration/insurance. 6) Someone to turn to if you have a problem after the deal is done. 7) Better pricing in some situations where mods and repairs are required. If your broker can't do this or most of this, you might as well buy privately if you can. And you back this up with what, your surveyor's accredation and your broker's license? Or your claim to the title "Captain"? DSK |
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hunter 34... broker
"DSK" wrote in message . .. "Capt" Rob wrote: 7) Better pricing in some situations So, worse pricing in other situations? SBV |
#38
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hunter 34
"Capt" Rob said:
the contract clearly lists the gear included and we are OBLIGATED to make good on that whether the boat is ours or not. Dave wrote: What is the basis of this conclusion? Does the broker's contract with the seller say so? Umm, yes. If the buyer signs a contract to buy the boat, *with* specifically listed gear included, then that contracts "says so." Maybe your understanding of contracts is different. Let's say just for example, a licensed broker decides that he wants more than just his commission, so he strips off the nicest gear from a yacht he just brokered and sells the stuff on Ebay. Is this ethical IYHO? Is it legal? Is it acting within the expectations of profession conduct? Is it acting in good faith? Does the buyers 'due diligence' include protecting himself from the expectation that the broker is going to steal? Regards Doug King |
#39
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hunter 34... broker
other brokers charge for this? Have you ever shopped for a boat. There are many small brokers that don't offer a sea trial at all. Robert 35s5 NY |
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hunter 34... broker
And you back this up with what, your surveyor's accredation and your broker's license? Or your claim to the title "Captain"? Our brokers license is certainly at risk is we make promises we can't keep. This is a long standing business. I've never claimed to be a license captain, but it looks like I'll have to be soon. Robert 35s5 NY |
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