Negotiation - how much to offer?

madsmith said:

Hi All,

I found a different Grady in FL and met the seller when I was there last week. Very nice boat, well taken care of with service records etc. I asked if there was wiggle room on the price and he said of course. So, I offered 5% less than asking and he accepted. I think we both got a fair deal. It has been an extremely pleasant experience and I'm super pleased about the boat and about buying from a great guy who really loves his boat. I'm having a survey done Friday and after that I'm a Grady owner! I'm vey excited.

Thanks for your advice!

Matt

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madsmith said:

Hi Guys,

My apologies if this has been discussed at length, I did a quick search and most comments were about new boats.

I'm looking at a 2003 that's just under $30k. It's my first boat, and have no idea what to offer them. Assuming the survey comes back without any major issues.. Should I go down 15%, 10%, 5% ?

Thanks for the help!

Cheers,
Matt

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madsmith said:

Hi Guys,

My apologies if this has been discussed at length, I did a quick search and most comments were about new boats.

I'm looking at a 2003 that's just under $30k. It's my first boat, and have no idea what to offer them. Assuming the survey comes back without any major issues.. Should I go down 15%, 10%, 5% ?

Thanks for the help!

Cheers,
Matt

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madsmith said:

Hi Guys,

My apologies if this has been discussed at length, I did a quick search and most comments were about new boats.

I'm looking at a 2003 that's just under $30k. It's my first boat, and have no idea what to offer them. Assuming the survey comes back without any major issues.. Should I go down 15%, 10%, 5% ?

Thanks for the help!

Cheers,
Matt

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