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Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? #9308887 09/12/13 05:16 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,228 Huntsville, TX Y YankHardReelFast OP TFF Team Angler
OP YankHardReelFast TFF Team Angler Y Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,228 Huntsville, TX	I know two guys in the last year that have won a certificate for a new Legend and neither of them sold as quick as I thought. Matter of fact, one is still for sale. What am I missing here? If a guy was gonna order a new Legend, why would he NOT want to buy a discounted certificate?

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Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9308894 09/12/13 05:18 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8,721 Denton Texas Barrett TFF Celebrity
Barrett TFF Celebrity Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8,721 Denton Texas	They want too much. We sold ours in 2 days. I think I saw a certificate in the trading section that was a legend on a single axle trailer for 35 plus.

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: Barrett] #9308903 09/12/13 05:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 203 Everman/Rendon Tx S Sacking n stacking Outdoorsman
Sacking n stacking Outdoorsman S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 203 Everman/Rendon Tx	Originally Posted By: Barrett They want too much. We sold ours in 2 days. I think I saw a certificate in the trading section that was a legend on a single axle trailer for 35 plus. +1

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9308922 09/12/13 05:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Humble,Tx US G Grant2 TFF Celebrity
Grant2 TFF Celebrity G Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Humble,Tx US	Most try to get what you would pay at a dealer. They forgot that they won the boat for a small entry fee and wants top dollar not going to happen. Plus on most it's a plain Jane boat with no upgrades.

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: Grant2] #9308950 09/12/13 05:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,734 Happy Place F Fish AKA Jerry TFF Celebrity
Fish AKA Jerry TFF Celebrity F Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,734 Happy Place	Originally Posted By: Grant2 Most try to get what you would pay at a dealer. They forgot that they won the boat for a small entry fee and wants top dollar not going to happen. Plus on most it's a plain Jane boat with no upgrades. Exactly what I have found to be the case.Even most prostaffer and demo boats are priced to high IMHO.I see some adds where a guy says he really needs to sell fast and then prices his boat at the top end of retail.If you want to sell a boat fast you should try starting a little towards the middle of the retail price range at least. FREYED KNOT

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9308956 09/12/13 05:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 55,355 Campbell, TX SkeeterRonnie Super Freak
SkeeterRonnie Super Freak Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 55,355 Campbell, TX	Exactly -> price.

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9308996 09/12/13 05:48 PM
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 6 J Jigbite Green Horn
Jigbite Green Horn J Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 6	If the boat is supposedly a $45k dollar boat how much is it really worth? What is middle of the road price on a brand new boat?

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9309012 09/12/13 05:52 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,660 Longview B Bass_Bustin_Texan TFF Guru
Bass_Bustin_Texan TFF Guru B Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,660 Longview	Lots of people kick the tires on boats....they all "want" one, but momma won't let them get a loan from the bank. You can avoid having ulcers by adapting to the situation: If you fall in the mud puddle, check your pockets for fish. ~Unknown Open your eyes & look within, are you satisfied with the life you�re living. No matter how good or bad you have it, wake up each day thankful for your life. Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs.

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9309025 09/12/13 05:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 6 J Jigbite Green Horn
Jigbite Green Horn J Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 6	What is a fair price on a certificate boat?

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9309035 09/12/13 06:00 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8,721 Denton Texas Barrett TFF Celebrity
Barrett TFF Celebrity Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8,721 Denton Texas	Ours was "valued" at 30K we sold it in two days for 24. We would have probably taken 20 if memory serves me right.

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9309037 09/12/13 06:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 9,666 Sanger, Tx/ Chatham, La B Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad TFF Celebrity
Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad TFF Celebrity B Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 9,666 Sanger, Tx/ Chatham, La	Can you finance a certificate? I think that's a problem too, easier to finance a boat than the certificate. Price is normally the issue too. https://www.leviathanrods.com Prostaff https://www.inseinefishing.com field staff https://www.wickedweights.com Prostaff

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9309040 09/12/13 06:01 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 565 D DuctsZX250 Pro Angler
DuctsZX250 Pro Angler D Joined: May 2012 Posts: 565	My guess it most folks have to finance their new boats. Is it an easy process to get financing using a cert?

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: Jigbite] #9309067 09/12/13 06:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,852 Dallas, TX O onthebank TFF Team Angler
onthebank TFF Team Angler O Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,852 Dallas, TX	Originally Posted By: Jigbite If the boat is supposedly a $45k dollar boat how much is it really worth? What is middle of the road price on a brand new boat? Think about it like a vehicle. The second it leaves the lot it depreciates at least 20%. 80% of the retail price would be a good baseline. Less if it is an absolute base model. "That's thirty minutes away. I'll be there in ten".~Winston Wolf

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: Barrett] #9309093 09/12/13 06:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,734 Happy Place F Fish AKA Jerry TFF Celebrity
Fish AKA Jerry TFF Celebrity F Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,734 Happy Place	Originally Posted By: Barrett Ours was "valued" at 30K we sold it in two days for 24. We would have probably taken 20 if memory serves me right. I am in the market for a boat right now.But I am not paying top dollar. There are too many boats for sale and more coming every day.I would say you sold yours for about the right amount, 20% off. FREYED KNOT

Re: Why is it so hard to sell a boat certificate? [Re: YankHardReelFast] #9309128 09/12/13 06:34 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,228 Huntsville, TX Y YankHardReelFast OP TFF Team Angler
OP YankHardReelFast TFF Team Angler Y Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,228 Huntsville, TX	The certificate that I know quite a bit about is valued at $45k according to Legend. I understand that's MSRP. Lets just say that same boat can actually be bought for $35k from a dealer. Why wouldn't you wanna buy the certificate for $34k and save $1k. How does the certificate work for an upgrade? Reckon they give you the full $45k credit towards the larger boat?

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