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Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my auction? Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids, so we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

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While I think this might be a cute way to advirtise the boat.... LOL

I think your price is near retail for a six year old used boat like that.
Most Ebay people are looking for real "deals".

-W

"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my auction?
Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids, so
we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our
reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

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I've already advertised in here before... I'm not retrying again but I do
think we'll have to repost the boat once the auction is up. I want to make
sure I take any suggestions that may help in the future. We've been told by
numerous sources that we should ask for $40k plus when putting it on the
market. I think you may be right though that people on ebay are looking for
wholesale (or less than wholesale) price on a boat.


"Clams Canino" wrote in message
news:a5LKb.80135$xX.571865@attbi_s02...
While I think this might be a cute way to advirtise the boat.... LOL

I think your price is near retail for a six year old used boat like that.
Most Ebay people are looking for real "deals".

-W

"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my auction?
Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to
take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids,
so
we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our
reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

Auction question
 

"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
I've already advertised in here before... I'm not retrying again but
I do
think we'll have to repost the boat once the auction is up. I want to
make
sure I take any suggestions that may help in the future. We've been
told by
numerous sources that we should ask for $40k plus when putting it on
the
market. I think you may be right though that people on ebay are
looking for
wholesale (or less than wholesale) price on a boat.


"Clams Canino" wrote in message
news:a5LKb.80135$xX.571865@attbi_s02...
While I think this might be a cute way to advirtise the boat.... LOL

I think your price is near retail for a six year old used boat like
that.
Most Ebay people are looking for real "deals".

-W

I agree with dubya here. If I were bidding on a boat based on some
pictures and statements, I would expect a heck of a contingency to be in
the price I was willing to pay. Lots of expensive stuff could be wrong.
Maybe stuff the owner doesn't even know about.

del

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Personally, I think the main problem here is that for most of us,
this isn't boating season. So right now, folks that would normally
be interested probably aren't even looking. I'm surprised at how
far some folks will go for that deal they're looking for. Take
Clams for instance. :^) How far did you drive Clams?


-JimL

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Chicago for the PM-1

DC for the PM-II


-W

"JimL" wrote in message
...
Personally, I think the main problem here is that for most of us,
this isn't boating season. So right now, folks that would normally
be interested probably aren't even looking. I'm surprised at how
far some folks will go for that deal they're looking for. Take
Clams for instance. :^) How far did you drive Clams?


-JimL

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Just remember that a "winning" bid on E-bay has no legal force. It just
connects a buyer and seller. You'll still need to get a deposit, sign a
sales contract blah blah blah. If they back out after bidding, there's
nothing you can do except file a non-paying bidder alert on E-Bay. I had
this happen to me. Still, it generated a sales contract, something a broker
couldn't do in a year. This is the future in boat sales.


"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
I've already advertised in here before... I'm not retrying again but I do
think we'll have to repost the boat once the auction is up. I want to
make
sure I take any suggestions that may help in the future. We've been told
by
numerous sources that we should ask for $40k plus when putting it on the
market. I think you may be right though that people on ebay are looking
for
wholesale (or less than wholesale) price on a boat.


"Clams Canino" wrote in message
news:a5LKb.80135$xX.571865@attbi_s02...
While I think this might be a cute way to advirtise the boat.... LOL

I think your price is near retail for a six year old used boat like
that.
Most Ebay people are looking for real "deals".

-W

"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my
auction?
Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to
take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At
any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids,

so
we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our
reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

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On Wed, 07 Jan 2004 03:22:08 GMT, "Chris"
wrote:

Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my auction? Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids, so we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

Most savvy bidders wait until the last minute to bid so there may be
hope yet. Also, it is not exactly boating season in many parts of the
country and some may still be recovering from Christmas expenses not
to mention upcoming tax liabilities (in other words, it may not be the
best time of the year to sell a boat unless you are offering a real
bargain). Your listing looks good though. Good luck.

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Chris wrote:

I've already advertised in here before... I'm not retrying again but I do
think we'll have to repost the boat once the auction is up.

This is not a free ad web space. Your ISP will receive a complaint for each and
every time you post your boat for sale.

... We've been told by
numerous sources that we should ask for $40k plus

Did the people who told you that make an offer on the boat? Try cutting the
price in half, then you'll see it sell.

I can't believe how many people live in this country, have life long familiarity
with free markets, and have no freakin' clue about the laws of supply & demand.

DSK

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If they back out after bidding, there's
nothing you can do except file a non-paying bidder alert on E-Bay. I had
this happen to me. Still, it generated a sales contract, something a broker
couldn't do in a year. This is the future in boat sales.

Sounds like it was exactly the same results your broker got the previous year.
No actual buyer came forward.

Some 12-year old kid cold have placed that bid on E-bay.

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"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
I've already advertised in here before... I'm not retrying again but I do
think we'll have to repost the boat once the auction is up. I want to
make
sure I take any suggestions that may help in the future. We've been told
by
numerous sources that we should ask for $40k plus when putting it on the
market. I think you may be right though that people on ebay are looking
for
wholesale (or less than wholesale) price on a boat.


I agree it is a nice looking boat, but my in opinion, you are priced at a
level where there are very few potential buyers for that particular boat.
There are so many boats in SW Florida in that size range for a lot less
money. Unless I missed something on your auction site, my first concern
would be the amount and no warranties on the engines.

We just purchased a new boat, and Yamaha is running a special deal on an
extra 3 years added onto the 2-yr factory warranty at no additional charge.
Well, I gotta figure they are getting their money somewhere, but I just got
a five year warranty.

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That's my take too. His price is "fair", but you ain't gonna get full retail
value on Ebay.

-W (knows Ebay forwards and backwards)


"DownTime" wrote in message news:0KWKb.211534$%

I agree it is a nice looking boat, but my in opinion, you are priced at a
level where there are very few potential buyers for that particular boat.
There are so many boats in SW Florida in that size range for a lot less
money. Unless I missed something on your auction site, my first concern
would be the amount and no warranties on the engines.

We just purchased a new boat, and Yamaha is running a special deal on an
extra 3 years added onto the 2-yr factory warranty at no additional
charge.
Well, I gotta figure they are getting their money somewhere, but I just
got
a five year warranty.

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"Chris" wrote in message
. com...


Does everything seem in order in my auction? Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The


Would you buy such a boat, sight unseen?

Sure, you provide a picture, but the pictures are a far cry from being able
to personally inspect it. You can't start the engines and listen to them
run via the net. You can't take it for a test drive before you commit.

I don't think that Ebay is a good way to sell such a boat. Try
boatraderonline.com


Rod McInnis

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I have sold many items on ebay including a boat, I have also bought the
2002 Truck I own and my current boat on ebay.

Ebay is a buyers market, unless you have something unique. you are not going
to get top dollar for anything on ebay unless it is unique.
The way I think you should have went with your auction is to have set a
lower buy it now, forget about getting $40k. set buy it now for $38k.
Be willing to take less for a quick sale. start the bidding at say $25k with
a reserve at $37k. that way you get interest in the boat because no one
knows what it will sell for. and the bargains hunters will watch and bid on
it as well. Pretty much all bidding happens as soon as you list the item and
in the last hour. Many people look at "newly listed" to take advantage of
good deals, But the real bidding happens in the last few minutes.

Kevin


"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my auction?
Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids, so
we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our
reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

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You would if the price was right.

I've done it twice. Worked great both times.

-W

"Rod McInnis" wrote in message

Would you buy such a boat, sight unseen?

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Well for starters,

No cd player.

?

db

p.s. others here are correct. Ebay types are looking for *deals*


"Chris" wrote in message
. com...
Hello everyone,

We're selling a boat on Ebay for the first time at

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=2452145 905
but not getting any bids. Does everything seem in order in my auction?
Do
you have any suggestions as to how I can approve it? The reason we're
starting the price at $37k is because that is the least we'd like to take
for the boat. It is worth much more according to local marinas. At any
rate, they charge $40 to list the boat and then $40 when someone bids, so
we
didn't want to set the auction start at $1 for instance and set our
reserve
at $37k. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

Auction question
 

300 HP on a 24 foot boat seems a bit underpowered.


I'll bet the top speed is right near or above 50 mph. Underpowered????


Barry

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Would you buy such a boat, sight unseen?

Sure, you provide a picture, but the pictures are a far cry from being able
to personally inspect it. You can't start the engines and listen to them
run via the net. You can't take it for a test drive before you commit.


In most cases, purchases such as these ARE based on buyers physical inspection
before closing of the deal. Maybe this should have been included in the
description.
I bought my new Toyota Tundra off Ebay. It was from the Ft Myers area and If I
was not satisfied when I inspected it, the deal was off with no hard feelings.
That was made clear upfront.

Barry

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I hadn't looked at feedback. IMHO that account is fairly hosed for making
big deal type deals. That's not a real impressive feedback ratio.

-W

"." .@. wrote in message
...
On Wed, 07 Jan 2004 12:03:56 -0500, . .@. wrote:



In addition to the above, YOUR RESPONSES to those that left less than
positive feedback make you look like a real jerk.

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On 07 Jan 2004 21:13:44 GMT, ospam (F330 GT) wrote:

300 HP on a 24 foot boat seems a bit underpowered.


I'll bet the top speed is right near or above 50 mph. Underpowered????


Barry

About 48 MPH, if you don't mind cruising at 5300 RPM and 30 GPH. I'm
surprised that 300 HP is the maximum HP. So, it isn't really
underpowered. It is offered at $37,000. Interested?





Not a bad guess!

If I was in the market for that size boat, I'd probably come over and look at
it.

I'm on a new plan. If it doesn't fit on a trailer in my side yard, I don't want
it. Never going to pay dockage fees and the outrageous marina gas prices again.
(Unless I hit the lottery)


Barry

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No, we actually signed a contract, did the survey and sea trial, etc. They
backed out after that for reasons unknown. Something they didn't like.

"Gould 0738" wrote in message
...
If they back out after bidding, there's
nothing you can do except file a non-paying bidder alert on E-Bay. I had
this happen to me. Still, it generated a sales contract, something a
broker
couldn't do in a year. This is the future in boat sales.

Sounds like it was exactly the same results your broker got the previous
year.
No actual buyer came forward.

Some 12-year old kid cold have placed that bid on E-bay.