I had a similar experience when I sold my last boat. Listed it on Craigs
list, and had at least 20 resonses in an hour. I went in order, and the
first guy who agreed to my asking price showed up with a wad of cash (the
boat was only $7500), that was magically a couple of hundred short when I
counted it. I guess he didn't think I'd count it?

The boat was already a deal at the asking price, and he asked if that was
good enough! I said, "Nope, and you've got a 1/2 hour to come back with the
balance." An hour later, I called the next guy on the list, told him the
deal fell thru, and he came by and bought it. Less than 24hrs from listing
to sale.

Gotta love Craigs list

--Mike

"Eisboch" wrote in message
. ..
This morning, just for giggles, I listed the Scout on Craigslist with a
link to my website with current pictures. I carefully and fully explained
that I was selling it "as is" and that it had not been run for over two
years. (gave a short history of the boat). I priced it accordingly. I
figured if there were no takers, I'd get the boat detailed, buy new
batteries, get the engine serviced, etc. .... whatever it needed and then
sell it, obviously at a higher price.

Within 15 minutes my email inbox was filling with responses to the
listing. Most obviously had not bothered to read the description because
they were asking a million questions that I had already answered. One guy
however had obviously read it, is familiar with the Scout brand,
recognized it was a good deal and bought it sight unseen. Took less than
an hour following the listing. People must go to work and read Craigslist
all morning at the office. Anyway, he's coming by later this afternoon to
pick it up. Meanwhile, I had to delete the listing on Craigslist because
my inbox was dinging about once or twice a minute. Lotsa boat buyers out
there right now.

I can't believe some of the other responses. Many wanted to see the boat
in the water, go for a ride, (even though I had explained that it wasn't
even registered) and a couple asked if the price was "negotiable". I
had priced it at approximately one half of its current market value.
Everyone wants a "deal".

Ok. Now the fleet is down to two boats. Now to get rid of some cars so I
have room for some more stuff. I drive myself crazy.

Eisboch

On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:29:04 GMT, "Mike" wrote:

The boat was already a deal at the asking price, and he asked if that was
good enough! I said, "Nope, and you've got a 1/2 hour to come back with the
balance." An hour later, I called the next guy on the list, told him the
deal fell thru, and he came by and bought it. Less than 24hrs from listing
to sale.

Gotta love Craigs list

Well, I gotta admit it - I trust you and Eisboch to tell it straight.

So I'm listing the Halman on Craigslist - Northshore and Boston.

We'll see what happens.

Good luck! We also sold some furniture that we bought when we had our first
kid. This was good stuff, not Taiwan junk, and it was immaculate 7 years and
one more kid later. Damn near got what we originally paid for the set.

--Mike

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:29:04 GMT, "Mike" wrote:

The boat was already a deal at the asking price, and he asked if that was
good enough! I said, "Nope, and you've got a 1/2 hour to come back with
the
balance." An hour later, I called the next guy on the list, told him the
deal fell thru, and he came by and bought it. Less than 24hrs from listing
to sale.

Gotta love Craigs list

Well, I gotta admit it - I trust you and Eisboch to tell it straight.

So I'm listing the Halman on Craigslist - Northshore and Boston.

We'll see what happens.

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:29:04 GMT, "Mike" wrote:

The boat was already a deal at the asking price, and he asked if that was
good enough! I said, "Nope, and you've got a 1/2 hour to come back with
the
balance." An hour later, I called the next guy on the list, told him the
deal fell thru, and he came by and bought it. Less than 24hrs from listing
to sale.

Gotta love Craigs list

Well, I gotta admit it - I trust you and Eisboch to tell it straight.

So I'm listing the Halman on Craigslist - Northshore and Boston.

We'll see what happens.

With the price of fuel, that Halman should be the last boat you sell.

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:29:04 GMT, "Mike" wrote:

The boat was already a deal at the asking price, and he asked if that was
good enough! I said, "Nope, and you've got a 1/2 hour to come back with
the
balance." An hour later, I called the next guy on the list, told him the
deal fell thru, and he came by and bought it. Less than 24hrs from listing
to sale.

Gotta love Craigs list

Well, I gotta admit it - I trust you and Eisboch to tell it straight.

So I'm listing the Halman on Craigslist - Northshore and Boston.

We'll see what happens.

I will tell you what happens if you are selling anything that
is a decent deal--listed my old 9N Ford tractor last night at about 8 PM and
had 18 calls plus some emails by noon today. Gonna have to delete the
listing to get some peace.
Good luck! Dan