FishingCop said:
Just an update - after my first buyer was scared off because of the oil coming out of the prop exhaust (normal unburned oil/gas mixture) I re-listed it on CL, no hits the first week, so I re-listed it one more time - still at $950, got a call the next day, guy came and bought it the next day - full $950, didn't even make an offer, paid full price. Guy knew what he wanted, knew a lot about Johnson's, had a 9 hp short he wanted to sell cause he bought a new boat and needed a long shaft.
So... I think my price at $950 was a good price - at least it was for the buyer - he felt like he got a good deal for the price and condition of the motor - kinda acted like it was a steal????
Just goes to show, location, being a long shaft and time of year makes a difference in value.
Some times the allusion of demand works in your favor on CL. I had my 1648 listed for months and months, and when I really needed to sell it, I dropped the price by 500 bucks and made sure to emphasize the price drop.
Had a guy call the same day saying he had seen my boat before and wanted it. He was out of town, so he sent his brother to come pick it up (3 hour drive each way). Tried to talk me down a bit, I said no (knowing he'd pay the full price when making a 6 hour round trip drive), and got my asking price.
He was the only person to ever show any interest. Had he known that, things would have went a lot differently :wink: