How does this sell for $2k?

[superbenk]

I found my exact boat (well, this one has a V8 Mercruiser while mine has a 4cyl OMC Stringer, but still) selling for $2k out of a junk yard! I'm considering selling our boat and buying something newer, but my boat is 1000x in better condition than this!

1980 CENTURY Dawsonville GA for Sale 30534 - iboats.com

vs. my boat:

https://picasaweb.google.com/102782264640776793236/1980Century190#

What should I ask for my boat in good working, structural & cosmetic condition??

Shocked to finally see my boat somewhere else, but sad to see it in that kind of condition

 

[yjanray]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

I found my exact boat (well, this one has a V8 Mercruiser while mine has a 4cyl OMC Stringer, but still) selling for $2k out of a junk yard! I'm considering selling our boat and buying something newer, but my boat is 1000x in better condition than this!

1980 CENTURY Dawsonville GA for Sale 30534 - iboats.com

vs. my boat:

https://picasaweb.google.com/102782264640776793236/1980Century190#

What should I ask for my boat in good working, structural & cosmetic condition??

Shocked to finally see my boat somewhere else, but sad to see it in that kind of condition

I wouldn't put too much faith in anything that Lanier Marine Liquidators posts. All they post is overpriced junk that never sells.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

I like that all their ads now open with "Better hurry! Recycling begins in September." A month or so ago they were posting on CL that they had to sell off inventory to make room for paving their 15 acre lot. I've been there and did a lot of wow's. And not because the boats are nice. I think LML is liquidating themselves to build houses. Where did they find a fiberglass recycler?

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

It seems that word is spreading about their reputation.

What struck me in that posting was that in one photo the boat was sitting on a trailer, and in another photo it was laying on the ground.

 

[southkogs]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

I agree ... don't use Lanier as a measuring rod for price. Use the local listings.

Your's is a beauty though, I've always been a bit jealous of it. Might look around for some Century owners clubs and see if you can move it through them. Could fetch ya' a few extra bucks.

 

[spdracr39]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

Worth is only determined by what someone will pay because they want what you have. An obsolete powertrain will bring you a very limited market. That junker they advertised ain't worth a dollar though.

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

Ask price and sold are two different things. They may be happy with a $2.00 offer.

 

[Alwhite00]

Re: How does this sell for $2k?

I found my exact boat (well, this one has a V8 Mercruiser while mine has a 4cyl OMC Stringer, but still) selling for $2k out of a junk yard! I'm considering selling our boat and buying something newer, but my boat is 1000x in better condition than this!

What should I ask for my boat in good working, structural & cosmetic condition??

Shocked to finally see my boat somewhere else, but sad to see it in that kind of condition

The drivetrain in yours is definately going to attract very few people, a V8 Mercruiser could be worth quite a bit on it's own. I do believe they are overpriced but the drivetrain (if complete) will sell the junker.

LK