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Home Forums Search Trailer Sailor Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources About TSBB SBO Sites	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Edit Profile | Forum Login View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | Boat Selling Protocol Posted By: Ted Date: 6/22/09 1:22p.m. Report: outside forum guidelines Guys, I'm sad to tell the forum that I'm selling the Potter to get a bigger boat. I've never sold a boat before and I'm interested in what is normal procedure to get a boat sold. I've already been burned with someone making an appointment and not showing after I've pulled the boat out of storage and cleaned her up. Some want me to pull the boat hours to let them look at it. I guess what I'm asking is: How do I tell if someone is a serious buyer and not a tire kicker. Does anyone have questions I should be asking? I have one buyer who wants to take the boat out. How do I know this is not just a free joyride? Or is this all in the fun of selling a boat -- Any pointers would be great. Thanks, Ted Potter 19 Sander

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 Boat Selling Protocol   -- Ted -- 6/22/09 1:22p.m.

If it were me I wouldn't take anyone out unless I had a deposit. -- Alan Russell, Tallahasse, Potter 19 - Joy -- 6/22/09 1:52p.m.

Buyers coime to look at the boat. -- Ray Frechette -- 6/22/09 2:04p.m.

I agree with Ray's comments -- Eric, WWP-19 and Zuma, Austin, TX -- 6/22/09 2:44p.m.

I second the motion! -- Rod DeShong WWP-15 #2645 "Port-A-Potter" -- 6/22/09 2:55p.m.

I'm late to the ball but I third Ray's comments!! -- Westcoaster - O'day 19, Oregon -- 6/22/09 4:27p.m.

OK I'll forth them and raise you one -- Jack, H23.5, Force 5, Clermont Fl. -- 6/22/09 6:32p.m.

Forth? -- Katie Taylor, P14 #691 Follow Me, San Jose, CA -- 6/25/09 5:14p.m.

Boat sales -- Dennis Greenwood -- 6/22/09 3:02p.m.

bill of sale -- Bill Payne, Hobo 17 So Cal -- 6/22/09 5:49p.m.

Tire kickers are just part of the game of selling! -- Bill Nolen, WWPotter Owners Home Port -- 6/22/09 6:01p.m.

Scams -- Katie Taylor, P14 #691 Follow Me, San Jose, CA -- 6/22/09 6:05p.m.

What's "a long distamce?" . . . -- Jerry kergan (P-15 "Lazy Ka" Concord/San Francisco Bay) -- 6/23/09 6:01a.m.

Long distance -- Katie Taylor, P14 #691 Follow Me, San Jose, CA -- 6/25/09 5:07p.m.

Purchase and sail -- greg -- 6/26/09 9:02a.m.

I agree -- Eric Hughes WWP 15 Moonbeam # 2475 Mechanicsburg Pa -- 6/22/09 8:26p.m.

My P-19 Selling Story... -- Charley P-14 #729 "Sea Bug" -- 6/22/09 6:05p.m.

I sure wouldn't be opposed to taking the buyer out sailing in his new boat once -- Ray Frechette -- 6/22/09 8:52p.m.

Thanks! -- Ted -- 6/23/09 6:16a.m.