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 Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/06/13 11:54 PM
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Riptide103
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Never but a few have asked how much it takes to keep it maintained and gassed up.
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/07/13 01:15 AM
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jlp1
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I had a garage sale today and I have no less than 10 customers ask me how much for the boat!!
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/07/13 02:04 PM
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BASSNat56
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yesterday, out of the blue a youngster (early 20's) comes knockin on my door, dogs go ballistic, asks me if I want to sell my 92 SC Thunderchicken- well everything is for sale if the price is right- said he would give me $1,000 for it. I politely told him that a 20 year old vehicle is a classic and since it is in pristine condition he would need about 18,000 to make my day. He became a bit belligerent with me until I advised that the dogs are fast and bite and that the .40 S&W in my hand is very accurate.
He left in a hurry....
and this has been happening in our area quite a bit lately, me thinks its juvies lookin to score
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/07/13 04:42 PM
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Budlitego
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I was stuck in traffic on 635 and some guy asked to buy my boat. I had hit a stump on Lake Fork and was taking it home to repair. Its a 1984 model.
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/07/13 11:57 PM
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lite-liner
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I've told you before, Zack. WASH the dang thing once in a while! 
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/08/13 02:48 PM
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SoonerDG
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Every time I take my boat anywhere it seems I get asked. It's nothing special. 1980 Ranger 235V. I tell them everything is for sale and asure them that it's worth A LOT more to me than they'd be willing to pay.
"Life is a matter of luck and the odds of success are in no way enhanced by extreme caution." - Erich Topp, German U-boat Commander, 1943.
When in doubt, set the hook.
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: lite-liner]
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04/09/13 02:31 AM
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Uncle Zeek
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I've told you before, Zack. WASH the dang thing once in a while! I DO wash it, but the fish blood gets on there faster than I can wash it off! It's not my fault, really!! 
"Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries --but it is a force stronger than crime" ~ Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/09/13 03:15 AM
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fishmagnet
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/09/13 12:37 PM
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Hog Jaw
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Everything I have is for Sale , nobody wants to pay my price .....
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/09/13 02:27 PM
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sdavis24
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The closest I came was in east Texas, a guy walked up to my boat in a parking lot and told me what a nice rig I had (It's a 10 year old Tracker). I felt a sense of pride until he asked me if I had any drugs I could sell him. That's when I realized that my rig might not be so nice, and I apparently look like a drug dealer.
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/09/13 02:52 PM
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lenahorse
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I had a Triton bass boat that was almost showroom clean that was in great shape, I am just not a bass boat person at all, I advertised it and 10 hrs later it was gone, I could not believe it, a FtWorth man really got a good boat, I had been asked many times if it was forsale while fueling. I replaced it with a center console and never looked back, every time we fish from the CC I like it more. After buying the Triton,selling it and getting the CC, it was all meant to be, some things work out for the best.. Love my CC boat.
Last edited by lenahorse; 04/10/13 12:22 AM.
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Jimbo]
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04/09/13 03:01 PM
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Jimfishes
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I'd be carefull though they may just be using the "is the boat forsale" line just to check out your home or even the boat to see how hard it would be to steal.
Can't be too careful these days I know a guy who had someone stop at his house and ask about an old car on his driveway. He told the man it was not for sale but would consider selling for the right price. The man asked what time he would get home from work the next couple days because he might come by with cash. Two days later, when the owner got home from work, the car was gone....stolen!
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/09/13 09:03 PM
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C Worthy
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The correct answer to the question is "ALWAYS YES, IT IS FOR SALE" and then give him a price that is at least $3000 to $5000 more than you would have taken. If he bites, buy a newer better boat.. if not, he shouldn't be coming back.
Life is one big playground. Be sure to ride all the rides before it closes.
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: C Worthy]
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04/09/13 11:50 PM
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Uncle Zeek
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The correct answer to the question is "ALWAYS YES, IT IS FOR SALE" and then give him a price that is at least $3000 to $5000 more than you would have taken. If he bites, buy a newer better boat.. if not, he shouldn't be coming back. I like this approach! "Yes, for $30,000 I'd be delighted to sell you my boat!" Works for me 
"Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries --but it is a force stronger than crime" ~ Robert A. Heinlein
Artim Law Firm, PLLC
Estate planning & tax attorney AND 07/02 FFL
2250 Morriss Road, Suite 205, Flower Mound, Texas 75028
972-746-0758 mobile
zac@artimlegal.com
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Re: So how often do people ask you if your boat is for sale?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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04/11/13 03:45 AM
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Darin Y
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I here ya'll what ever I have is always for sale.. For the right price, unless daddy gave it to me.
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