On 9 May 2007 18:28:05 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Hang in there. What's that boat worth, really? Somebody will happen
along who actually likes it, and be willing to pay a fair price.

Thanks - it just ****ed me off. I could never do retail boat sales -
I'd end up shooting somebody. :)

I figure it's worth about $4500 +/- a couple of hundred. It is what
it is - a sound boat in sound mechanical condition with a full suite
of sails, covers with a trailer and a 10 horse electric start
outboard.

Not fancy - just a great little gunk holer. If somebody wants to turn
it into a project, it would be great for that also.

I just don't have the time.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 9 May 2007 18:28:05 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Hang in there. What's that boat worth, really? Somebody will happen
along who actually likes it, and be willing to pay a fair price.

Thanks - it just ****ed me off. I could never do retail boat sales -
I'd end up shooting somebody. :)

I figure it's worth about $4500 +/- a couple of hundred. It is what
it is - a sound boat in sound mechanical condition with a full suite
of sails, covers with a trailer and a 10 horse electric start
outboard.

Not fancy - just a great little gunk holer. If somebody wants to turn
it into a project, it would be great for that also.

I just don't have the time.

Don't waste a minute on idiots like that. Nordicas were made by a different
company.
As I mentioned before that boat is worth $6K CDN up here.
http://sailquest.com/market/models/halman.htm
and I've seen 'cream puff' versions asking $10K CDN.

here are three listings on a boating classified site..
Halman 20 1979
With extended cruising possiblities via trailer. Pocket cruiser that
has been to Florida and Bahamas and proven herself capable and is ready to
go again! Comes equipped. Contact Harry for details. Live your dream for!
CDN $9,999 neg
(905) 697-3205 anytime
E-mail:


Halman 20 1981
Robust seaworthy sloop. Excellent condition. With Immaculate 2006
9.9hp brand new: motor, battery, charger, cushions, flares, ladder. Main,
headsail, +Genoa. VHF, GPS, head, cradle, watertank, groundtackle, etc.
Check reputation.
CDN $8,500
(705) 868-8405 day
E-mail:
Web: fleming0.flemingc.on.ca/~bwutty/halman.htm


Halman 20/21 (Bowsprit) 1980
New sails, furling, VHF, refit 2006, Honda 7.5, cradle. Lying POH
Kingston, Ontario.
CDN $8,750 frm
(613) 547-4492 evening

On Wed, 9 May 2007 23:11:34 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 9 May 2007 18:28:05 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Hang in there. What's that boat worth, really? Somebody will happen
along who actually likes it, and be willing to pay a fair price.

Thanks - it just ****ed me off. I could never do retail boat sales -
I'd end up shooting somebody. :)

I figure it's worth about $4500 +/- a couple of hundred. It is what
it is - a sound boat in sound mechanical condition with a full suite
of sails, covers with a trailer and a 10 horse electric start
outboard.

Not fancy - just a great little gunk holer. If somebody wants to turn
it into a project, it would be great for that also.

I just don't have the time.

Don't waste a minute on idiots like that. Nordicas were made by a different
company.
As I mentioned before that boat is worth $6K CDN up here.
http://sailquest.com/market/models/halman.htm
and I've seen 'cream puff' versions asking $10K CDN.

Thanks.

Part of the problem is that everybody knows Nordica 20s, but they
don't know Halman's. Why? I don't know.

As I said, it's in decent shape, but I'm not giving it away to get rid
of it. Quite beyond the fact that I've got some money invested in it,
I'd like to give my Uncle some money off the sale too - not a lot,
just a little to make him feel better about selling his baby that he
couldn't sail anymore.

We'll see.

On May 9, 6:52�pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 9 May 2007 18:28:05 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Hang in there. What's that boat worth, really? Somebody will happen
along who actually likes it, and be willing to pay a fair price.

Thanks - it just ****ed me off. *I could never do retail boat sales -
I'd end up shooting somebody. *:)

I figure it's worth about $4500 +/- a couple of hundred. *It is what
it is - a sound boat in sound mechanical condition with a full suite
of sails, covers with a trailer and a 10 horse electric start
outboard.

Then it's the idiot who offered you $600 who is the loser in this
situation, not you.


Justice will prevail on the day when he finds somebody who accepts his
$600 offer on what should be a $4500 boat and the buyer only finds out
exactly why after the deal is done and the money has changed
hands. :-)

On 9 May 2007 19:58:54 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

On May 9, 6:52?pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 9 May 2007 18:28:05 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Hang in there. What's that boat worth, really? Somebody will happen
along who actually likes it, and be willing to pay a fair price.

Thanks - it just ****ed me off. could never do retail boat sales -
I'd end up shooting somebody. :)

I figure it's worth about $4500 +/- a couple of hundred. t is what
it is - a sound boat in sound mechanical condition with a full suite
of sails, covers with a trailer and a 10 horse electric start
outboard.

Then it's the idiot who offered you $600 who is the loser in this
situation, not you.

Justice will prevail on the day when he finds somebody who accepts his
$600 offer on what should be a $4500 boat and the buyer only finds out
exactly why after the deal is done and the money has changed
hands. :-)

I am a firm believer in karma Chuck. He will get bit in the ass at
some point - I just wish I could be there to see it. :)

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


I am a firm believer in karma Chuck. He will get bit in the ass at
some point - I just wish I could be there to see it. :)

Sometimes it takes awhile for Karma to perform it's magic, but it does
eventually catch up with people.

On Thu, 10 May 2007 11:28:01 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:



I am a firm believer in karma Chuck. He will get bit in the ass at
some point - I just wish I could be there to see it. :)

You gave him some instant karma when you hung up on him.
All that went before was a form of participatory theater.
You were the audience.
Thanks for the review.
I've seen these kinds of plays before as I'm sure you have.
Sounds to me like you were too tired to participate fully, otherwise
you could have got rid of this joker early if you really wanted
the curtain to come down.
How many guys here have run into these clowns trying to sell you
something you don't want? This "buyer" was playing all the sales
tricks.
My favorites are the ones who get mad when you flat out tell them to
beat it. It's sort of fun being director and actor at once.
Cars are a lot easier to buy because they have established values
with blue book, assuming some minimum conditions.
I've bought quite a few used cars from private sellers who were
asking blue book and I just gave it to them without haggling.
Most of these were for my 7 kids.
One I offered $500 less because it was a Pontiac and the kid picked
it. I always pick certain Chevys.
The seller said no, and I said ok, let's do it at your price. The car
worked out fine, despite me breaking my certain Chevy only rule.
I'm just glad I don't sell anything myself, since I get enough theater
from the actors trying to sell me something.
Your story and Einboch's tire story just have me shaking my head,
wishing I could have seen it.
Great stories.

--Vic

Tell him that you'll take $600 for the boat, but the sails are $3900. And
you will not sell them separately.


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 9 May 2007 18:28:05 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Hang in there. What's that boat worth, really? Somebody will happen
along who actually likes it, and be willing to pay a fair price.

Thanks - it just ****ed me off. I could never do retail boat sales -
I'd end up shooting somebody. :)

I figure it's worth about $4500 +/- a couple of hundred. It is what
it is - a sound boat in sound mechanical condition with a full suite
of sails, covers with a trailer and a 10 horse electric start
outboard.

Not fancy - just a great little gunk holer. If somebody wants to turn
it into a project, it would be great for that also.

I just don't have the time.

On Thu, 10 May 2007 04:48:39 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:

Tell him that you'll take $600 for the boat, but the sails are $3900. And
you will not sell them separately.

ROTFL!!!