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Old 02-20-2013, 03:55 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by portager View Post
Thanks for the info. That is exactly what I needed. I knew about soldboats but I don't have access to that and I don't want to deal with a broker until I'm ready to buy.

Very interesting about the regional difference is prices. Too bad I'm in California.

Is there also a seasonal difference in YW asking price? I've noticed some prices go up in the spring and come down in the fall.
I have not found any seasonal price differences with my clients. In the fall you have boats entering the market after their summer use. The strongest season is Thanksgiving till Memorial Day. Folks are looking to buy then to have for the summer. The most serious bluewater folks tend to buy the earliest. Sometimes in late spring you might find sellers lower their ask to catch the last buyers, but others are firmer on their price as they are making the mental adjustment that they will use their boat for the summer season and try again in the fall.
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