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![]() "John H." wrote in message ... The RV is missing! It is?! Lemmie check ...... Nope, not missing. It's still out there. Eisboch |
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![]() "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "John H." wrote in message ... Before you sell all the autos, let us know what's happening! -- Go to the website and take your pick. (The General Lee is gone). http://www.eisboch.com/ Eisboch Nice website. Beautiful collection of cars. You really are a gearhead. Tell your wife that she has done a terrific job on the landscaping, especially at the pool area. |
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Eisboch wrote:
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 Ahh...now you can buy my Parker and get rid of that gas-guzzling tub that never leaves the dock! |
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![]() "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Ahh...now you can buy my Parker and get rid of that gas-guzzling tub that never leaves the dock! That "tub" has never guzzled even a drop of gas. Eisboch |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Ahh...now you can buy my Parker and get rid of that gas-guzzling tub that never leaves the dock! That "tub" has never guzzled even a drop of gas. Eisboch You're right...diesel-guzzling tub that never leaves the dock. |
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![]() "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Ahh...now you can buy my Parker and get rid of that gas-guzzling tub that never leaves the dock! That "tub" has never guzzled even a drop of gas. Eisboch You're right...diesel-guzzling tub that never leaves the dock. You never know. It might sneak off to destinations unknown if our busy lives ever slow down. But, in the meantime, it's a private summer retreat on the Cape, away from the crowds and malls with real beds, real heads, a real galley and lots of room. I still enjoy it. As nice as the GB is, it's still not as comfortable as the Navigator. We'll see what happens this summer. Eisboch |
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On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:43:07 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
You never know. It might sneak off to destinations unknown if our busy lives ever slow down. If you need a deck hand, let me know. :) |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 ... 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. |
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