bidding on this boat, what do you guys think?

[Bruce Yeaton]

I'm very close to buying this boat, wife says if I can buy it right, it's mine. I'm in the proccess of trying to call the owner now....





http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26431&item=4555370887&rd=1&ssPageName=WD6V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...ry=26431&item=4555370887&rd=1&ssPageName=WD6V

 

[Al Greco]

Bruce, Can the seller end the auction early if you and him strike a deal? Have you checked NADA to see what the boat is valued at? I would go see the boat in person before buying something that costs several thousand. The boat looks nice but I personally would not buy something that expensive without going through it in person.

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

I'm not sure about ending the auction early, but there are only 2 hours left anyway. I'm trying to get in touch with him to work out details of seeing the boat before final payment.

I checked NADA and plan on spending much less than what retail is, otherwise I won't bother with bidding.

 

[Rob LaMoy]

Gamblers are FAST boats. But don't try to run it on Champlain, big water is not Gambler friendly from what I hear. But my concern is if that price reflects what he wants. It shows the reserve as not met yet. With a boat like that with a good 200 Merc on the back, and all of it 2002? That boat should sell for at least $15,000. Anything significantly under that and I would be VERY skeptical.

 

[TrepMan]

So Bruce - you're "bradstrucksales"??



I wonder what the reserve is, Rob is right (GEEZE that hurts!! LOL) with out that met he will not sell.

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

I haven't placed a bid yet, I'm waiting to see what this other guy tries to steal it for



The ad had been revised, the starting bid was $10K and I believe a buy it now price for $13K. He switched it a few days ago to a "starting bid".



The only mistake he made was it was placed in Personal Water craft, not bass fishing boats. I only found it with a search.

 

[Alex Peterson]

So you can buy that outright for 13k? Sounds like a good deal. Very nice lookin' boat.

I just bought my 98' PT185 on Ebay last month. Drove from MN to TN to get it. I think I got an awesome deal and absolutely love the boat.

 

[Rusty Williams]

In Feb i bought a 929 Nitro on Ebay and love it...but I struck a deal with the guy on the phone and then went an looked @ it inperson...No way I buy a big ticket item without a personal look see... Just my .02 worth Oh yea it was only 5 hours drive for me to see it.



RW

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

I talked with the owner. Boat is in great shape, but his reserve price was more than I wanted to try and steal it for



Another year in the Tracker is ok with me

 

[Greg Meyer]

My boat insurance company will not insure an Allison, Gambler and a couple of other rigs...



Check with yours next time you get interested in one...