Have a Cape Dory 28, hull 346, for sale in Atlanta, GA. We are thinking of moving boat to coast since sales appear to be better on coast then inland. Most inland "lookers" are in the market for the "clorox bottle" boats. Any insights on best place to move boat?
Only selling because we also have a CD31.
Nancy & John Martin
nancy.h.martin@att.net
Location for selling boat
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Dale W.
Re: Location for selling boat
Hummmm, an interesting question. . . As you know, the boat will be sold when the right person 'discovers' it. The problem is how to boost the opportunity for the right person to discover that they need that boat more than you do.
So, some of the cost quantifying is that there is a fixed expense for moving the boat to the coast and then keeping it there.
I like to look at each of the components that goes into a fair selling price. For example, on the coast you can't really price it higher than a comparable boat that is already there, but you must bear the expense of the move. An approach could be to price the boat at a competitive price for the coast but keep it where it is and reduce the in place price by the cost of the move (and maybe 6 months coastal berthing).
There's a lot of difference between your boat and the clorox bottles, so a price reduction could attract some local action. Similarly such pricing could work for a coastal buyer who could analyse the options and buy it with delivery to an agreed upon location of his choice.
So, I guess I've talked myself into thinking you have more of a marketing problem than location problem.
Don't worry, the right person will discover this boat.
Later, Dale
majortest@earthlink.net
So, some of the cost quantifying is that there is a fixed expense for moving the boat to the coast and then keeping it there.
I like to look at each of the components that goes into a fair selling price. For example, on the coast you can't really price it higher than a comparable boat that is already there, but you must bear the expense of the move. An approach could be to price the boat at a competitive price for the coast but keep it where it is and reduce the in place price by the cost of the move (and maybe 6 months coastal berthing).
There's a lot of difference between your boat and the clorox bottles, so a price reduction could attract some local action. Similarly such pricing could work for a coastal buyer who could analyse the options and buy it with delivery to an agreed upon location of his choice.
So, I guess I've talked myself into thinking you have more of a marketing problem than location problem.
Don't worry, the right person will discover this boat.
Later, Dale
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Ken Coit
The Bells are Ringing ....
And with all the early retirees from the recent Bell South move, there must be someone in Atlanta who wants a Cape Dory desperately. I understand they got 18 months pay plus to bail early.....
Keep on sailing,
Ken Coit, ND7N
CD/14 #538
CD/36 #84 Parfait
Hailing Port: Raleigh, NC
Sailing from: Beaufort, NC
parfaitNOSPAM@nc.rr.com
Keep on sailing,
Ken Coit, ND7N
CD/14 #538
CD/36 #84 Parfait
Hailing Port: Raleigh, NC
Sailing from: Beaufort, NC
Dale W. wrote: Hummmm, an interesting question. . . As you know, the boat will be sold when the right person 'discovers' it. The problem is how to boost the opportunity for the right person to discover that they need that boat more than you do.
So, some of the cost quantifying is that there is a fixed expense for moving the boat to the coast and then keeping it there.
I like to look at each of the components that goes into a fair selling price. For example, on the coast you can't really price it higher than a comparable boat that is already there, but you must bear the expense of the move. An approach could be to price the boat at a competitive price for the coast but keep it where it is and reduce the in place price by the cost of the move (and maybe 6 months coastal berthing).
There's a lot of difference between your boat and the clorox bottles, so a price reduction could attract some local action. Similarly such pricing could work for a coastal buyer who could analyse the options and buy it with delivery to an agreed upon location of his choice.
So, I guess I've talked myself into thinking you have more of a marketing problem than location problem.
Don't worry, the right person will discover this boat.
Later, Dale
parfaitNOSPAM@nc.rr.com
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Sharon Anderson
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Bob B.
Re: Location for selling boat
Nancy and John,
I am in Charleston and there is a lot of walk through traffic that would help your boat sales. I found the 25D that I now own by just walking the docks. There must be at least 7 Cape Dories at our docks and I know of several others in Charleston.
Another location that is very desirable, especially for Cape Dories is the Neuse River area of NC. Oriental is where we bought our first Cape Dory. Our second was on Ocracoke and the last from Charleston. Most of the time it has been through just walking the docks looking at boats and noticing the FOR SALE sign. I am sure that others have found boats in other ways. I have looked at some that have been posted on this website but proximity did make a difference. While at either place trying to sell your boat, you can always do some good sailing even if only every other month from Atlanta. Charleston would be quite a haul, about 6-7 hours and Oriental would be a full days drive. I am not sure how the Savanah market is but you may want to check into that also.
Bob B.
CD25D Tiva
Charleston City Marina, SC
BundyR@aol.com
I am in Charleston and there is a lot of walk through traffic that would help your boat sales. I found the 25D that I now own by just walking the docks. There must be at least 7 Cape Dories at our docks and I know of several others in Charleston.
Another location that is very desirable, especially for Cape Dories is the Neuse River area of NC. Oriental is where we bought our first Cape Dory. Our second was on Ocracoke and the last from Charleston. Most of the time it has been through just walking the docks looking at boats and noticing the FOR SALE sign. I am sure that others have found boats in other ways. I have looked at some that have been posted on this website but proximity did make a difference. While at either place trying to sell your boat, you can always do some good sailing even if only every other month from Atlanta. Charleston would be quite a haul, about 6-7 hours and Oriental would be a full days drive. I am not sure how the Savanah market is but you may want to check into that also.
Bob B.
CD25D Tiva
Charleston City Marina, SC
BundyR@aol.com
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Richard Hill
Re: Location for selling boat
Bob,Bob B. wrote: Nancy and John,
I am in Charleston and there is a lot of walk through traffic that would help your boat sales. I found the 25D that I now own by just walking the docks. There must be at least 7 Cape Dories at our docks and I know of several others in Charleston.
Another location that is very desirable, especially for Cape Dories is the Neuse River area of NC. Oriental is where we bought our first Cape Dory. Our second was on Ocracoke and the last from Charleston. Most of the time it has been through just walking the docks looking at boats and noticing the FOR SALE sign. I am sure that others have found boats in other ways. I have looked at some that have been posted on this website but proximity did make a difference. While at either place trying to sell your boat, you can always do some good sailing even if only every other month from Atlanta. Charleston would be quite a haul, about 6-7 hours and Oriental would be a full days drive. I am not sure how the Savanah market is but you may want to check into that also.
Bob B.
CD25D Tiva
Charleston City Marina, SC
I don't think the Savannah market is that good. It's really more of a powerboat town. Sailboats seem to move pretty slowly here (no pun intended).
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Olli Wendelin
Re: Location for selling boat
Nancy & John,
In live in Charleston, SC, but bought my CD30 in Savannah. For a good price, I was happy to take the extra trouble of buying out of state. A plus for Georgia is no sales tax.
I think competitive pricing and exposure is the key. Exposure is much better now with the internet making it easier to find a buyer without paying broker fees.
A while back I had problems selling a house. After I fired my first broker I told the next one (in writing) he had three months, and so one with the next. If you use a broker give him only a short time to sell. He will then work harder on your boat.
Olli Wendelin
BLUE MOON
Charleston, SC
wendelin@spawar.navy.mil
In live in Charleston, SC, but bought my CD30 in Savannah. For a good price, I was happy to take the extra trouble of buying out of state. A plus for Georgia is no sales tax.
I think competitive pricing and exposure is the key. Exposure is much better now with the internet making it easier to find a buyer without paying broker fees.
A while back I had problems selling a house. After I fired my first broker I told the next one (in writing) he had three months, and so one with the next. If you use a broker give him only a short time to sell. He will then work harder on your boat.
Olli Wendelin
BLUE MOON
Charleston, SC
wendelin@spawar.navy.mil