"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

"DSK" wrote in message
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"Capt" Rob wrote:


7) Better pricing in some situations

So, worse pricing in other situations?


SBV

I do not have an axe to grind with Brokers. It is just that for a 10%
commission I tough I was going to get some legal protection and assurance
that a sailboat is in good sailing condition and fit to be purchased at the
asking/neg. price.
I was told point blank by a broker that it was not worth it to list a
$20.000. sailboat because his commission would only be $2.000. The
supervision a broker provides is not legally binding. This means that if
something turns sours the broker is not legally accountable. Then what
legal value has the broker's certification? If a surgeon or family
physician make a mistake he/she can be sued for malpractice. An architect
or engineer and other professions are hold responsible for their actions and
recommended calculations and designs.

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"DSK" wrote in message
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"Capt" Rob wrote:


7) Better pricing in some situations

So, worse pricing in other situations?


SBV

wrote in message
...
I do not have an axe to grind with Brokers. It is just
that for a 10%
commission I tough I was going to get some legal
protection and assurance
that a sailboat is in good sailing condition and fit to be
purchased at the
asking/neg. price.
I was told point blank by a broker that it was not worth
it to list a
$20.000. sailboat because his commission would only be
$2.000.

that's silly. The last broker I dealt with charged a
percentage, down to a set price, then charged a flat fee.

SBV

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