Wayfarer
Guru
- Joined
- Aug 29, 2014
- Messages
- 2,228
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Sylphide
- Vessel Make
- Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Hello all,
I haven't been around all that much lately. I hope everyone is doing well.
I've got my vessel on the market. I'm not using a broker, and have an ad posted on Boat trader and craigslist. It's been listed for a few months now, and I've had a few nibbles, but nothing too serious. I wouldn't expect much action this time of year, it being winter, and all of the boats shivering in sheds.
Then today, I got an email from someone who's asked a bunch of questions. He has never seen the boat in person. He hasn't made any offer, or attempt at haggling, and I don't even know where the guy is from. He said 'I want you to know that i got a mover coming for the boat as soon as the paypal transaction goes through, i hope you got paypal?'
Immediately my 'Nigerian prince' alarm goes off, and I'm 99% sure this guy is a spammy scamster. Then I got to thinking... I've never sold anything like this. What's the best way to accept payment? Should I demand cash? A money order? Should I take checks?
How is this sort of thing handled with really expensive boats? I'm only asking 16,500 for mine, so cash wouldn't be inconceivable, but what if it was a 300k transaction?
Also, should I draw up some sort of contract? I basically want to make sure my arse is very much covered by an enormous 'sold as is' sign. Would that be something I'd need a lawyer for, or can I bang something like that together myself?
Any other tips you may have would be much appreciated. Thanks all!
I haven't been around all that much lately. I hope everyone is doing well.
I've got my vessel on the market. I'm not using a broker, and have an ad posted on Boat trader and craigslist. It's been listed for a few months now, and I've had a few nibbles, but nothing too serious. I wouldn't expect much action this time of year, it being winter, and all of the boats shivering in sheds.
Then today, I got an email from someone who's asked a bunch of questions. He has never seen the boat in person. He hasn't made any offer, or attempt at haggling, and I don't even know where the guy is from. He said 'I want you to know that i got a mover coming for the boat as soon as the paypal transaction goes through, i hope you got paypal?'
Immediately my 'Nigerian prince' alarm goes off, and I'm 99% sure this guy is a spammy scamster. Then I got to thinking... I've never sold anything like this. What's the best way to accept payment? Should I demand cash? A money order? Should I take checks?
How is this sort of thing handled with really expensive boats? I'm only asking 16,500 for mine, so cash wouldn't be inconceivable, but what if it was a 300k transaction?
Also, should I draw up some sort of contract? I basically want to make sure my arse is very much covered by an enormous 'sold as is' sign. Would that be something I'd need a lawyer for, or can I bang something like that together myself?
Any other tips you may have would be much appreciated. Thanks all!