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Post by Ol Mucky on Mar 6, 2019 10:28:35 GMT -5
Could you knowingly, in good conscience, sell your boat to someone when you knew it was damaged, in need of repair, a bad xxxx, whatever? I’ve gradually been looking for the boys first boat and I started thinking (not just in regards to his skiff) how many out there know they have a bad head or a leaky something and yet not reveal it and still ask full nada and not lose a wink of sleep knowing they did.
I couldn’t do it. People work hard for their money. Heck you could put them at risk. Then their is the morality part as well.
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Post by finatic on Mar 6, 2019 12:28:13 GMT -5
Sounds like you described what I would call a dirtbag. You know the old saying what comes around goes around people like that will get it in the end.
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Post by Team Ruby on Mar 6, 2019 12:41:53 GMT -5
When buying a boat, home, or a car it's also a case of caveat emptor, buyer beware. It's incumbent on the buyer to do his due diligence as well and thoroughly check things out before making a buy decision. I agree with Ol Mucky though, full disclosure makes you look more credible to the buyer and gives them less reason to beat you up on your asking price, plus sleeping batter at night.
And fin, as for being a dirtbag, you're getting more mellow in your old age...
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Post by hookedup on Mar 6, 2019 14:17:14 GMT -5
When I sold my last two boats I included maintenance documentation and a current compression test. One of those tests cost me (not the new owner) a new short block. If I was buying used, I would want a current compression test.
As for covering up existing problems - I know people do it. Your only defense is to do a complete job of checking everything you can. Team Ruby is right.
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Post by finatic on Mar 6, 2019 16:12:04 GMT -5
When buying a boat, home, or a car it's also a case of caveat emptor, buyer beware. It's incumbent on the buyer to do his due diligence as well and thoroughly check things out before making a buy decision. I agree with Ol Mucky though, full disclosure makes you look more credible to the buyer and gives them less reason to beat you up on your asking price, plus sleeping batter at night. And fin, as for being a dirtbag, you're getting more mellow in your old age... True getting soft,,,,lol
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Post by footy3 on Mar 6, 2019 17:02:14 GMT -5
I try to disclose everything wrong with the boat, or car, or whatever as I know, for a couple of reasons. First, I think it's the right thing to do but also, if you sell to someone who doesn't have the ability or wherewithal to find a problem, and a problem occurs, best case you have a phone call and a dispute to deal with, or worst case, maybe someone gets hurt, injured etc. To me it's not worth the additional marginal money to try and screw someone.
That said, I find it interesting sometimes when I point out negatives to buyers and suddenly they're trying to figure out my angle, or what am I really hiding. those guys I prefer not to sell to anyway.
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Post by Twisted on Mar 6, 2019 17:02:35 GMT -5
Personally I couldn't sell someone something that has known issues but I don't think this holds true for a lot of folks. That being said I agree it is buyer beware so that is why you hire a REALLY good surveyor! It is worth every penny!!
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Post by finatic on Mar 6, 2019 17:24:58 GMT -5
i ALWAYS disclose any problems. But to be honest I'd rather fix any issue or have it fixed before selling. When you leave i NEVER want to hear from you again. I love the people who try to knock down your asking price before they even have looked. My reply is always NO if i wanted that number I would have listed it at that price. I have and will always stand firm when selling anything. The price will be fair, it is what it is take it or walk away. See Team Ruby only mellow with some things..
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Post by Ol Mucky on Mar 6, 2019 17:58:42 GMT -5
I knew we were of quality morals here.
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Post by ragtop409 on Mar 7, 2019 20:25:30 GMT -5
Same here. And stuff I sell usually goes to the 1,2,3 person. Because I ask a fair price with a great description of the item including any problems. Rag’s
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