V21 for sale in NJ....Pricy, but..

[buckleyjr]

I understand your logic, Destroyer. But I think the value of this forum, at least when discussing the sale price of a V20/21, is whether it is fair or not regardless of the financial situation of the individual. Condition, region, model, engine, etc.

I'm biased since I own a V21, but I would say that this V21 could be a very good deal, especially if you are partial to Vs, and V21s in particular.

[Hedge]

In Destroyers defense, the price has been lowered since his original post. The price you are seeing on the CL ad is not the same price that Destroyer was referring to in his original post from almost a week ago.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Bgreene, I'm sorry, but with all due respect, I have to completely disagree with you. First off, since I doubt that the financial news reads these posts, I don't think that my labeling a boat as pricy is going to drag down it's value, so lets stop with the retoric. I wrote the post as it related to me. You have no idea as to my financal situation. To a begger, a $3.99 hamburger is pricey. To a billionaire, a $500 million dollar private jet is just pocket change. Everything relates back to whoever is making the statement. Now, to me, that V21 is pricey. I cannot easly afford it. It is not a statement as to it's worth to someone else, or even to it's retail value. It's simply a statement as it's cost, relative to me. If you are rich, or at least financally comfortable, and can easily afford that boat, then by all means, call it a low price or a fair price. And for you, you would be correct in your call. But for me, since I cannot afford it, I will continue to call things that I would like, but cannot easily afford, .... pricey.

Typically " wish I could afford it "......or " wish I had the money" goes with that. All I'm saying is a V21 with a 200hp, full enclosure and trailer....assuming in good shape asking under $ 7,000 is a darn good buy....a boat to jump on and check out if someone's in the market, and all things considered.....a real fair deal. I'd be on it today if I didn't have my own V21.

We own V's, so to me........ unless a guys asking crazy high money, I say calling it " pricey" can only diminish the perceived value....that's all. No big deal beyond that.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Hedge

In Destroyers defense, the price has been lowered since his original post. The price you are seeing on the CL ad is not the same price that Destroyer was referring to in his original post from almost a week ago.

Gotcha.....what was he asking prior ? $ 100,000 ?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Gotcha.....what was he asking prior ? $ 100,000 ?

$9,700 was the original price. Since he didn"t sell it at that sum I assume that others also thought it was pricy so he lowered it to it's present asking price. And truthfully, at the price he's now asking it's a hell of a deal. Still a tad too much for me, but for a complete, set up and ready to run 21 that's a very good price. Once again I am pulled up short in my desire for a 21 by my need to repair my home's flood damages, while still waiting on the ins company to send me a check.

Thanks Hedge for the D. Much appreciated.

[buckleyjr]

Funny. Because $9700 IS pricey.

[RWilson2526]

Just to let you know where I was coming from with my post...it was not about that particular boat and price but more of a feeling I get sometimes that maybe we as potential sellers someday may be doing a disservice to ourselves for some of the public comments we make about boats for sale.

In reality what we say probably doesnt amount to a hill of beans and the market will bear out the actual selling price of any boat but at the same time anybody thinking of buying a V will almost definitely find this site if they can use a computer and the general advise given to buyers around here is "low ball" them..."its too expensive" and the like....maybe just rambling but thats where I was coming from.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by buckleyjr

Funny. Because $9700 IS pricey.

Exactly.... And I would point out that the fact that the seller reduced his price by several thousand dollars validated my original opinion.

[bgreene]

I'd have no problem if V's become collector items, and values soar..........

What's that ? A V for sale going for $ 10,000 and bidding war breaks out ?
Great.... I'll be the first to congratulate the seller. Some day that may be my boat for sale.

[Destroyer]

Funny thing is, if you click on the link now the seller wants $8000 for the boat, but the ad title says $6900. And again, that's down from the original $9700 he wanted in the first place. I'm wondering if he really wants to sell the boat or if this is one of those "Honey, I have the boat up for sale, what more can I do?" kinda sales that we've seen in the past.

At any rate this thread has taken way too much of our time. So I'll leave with this parting opinion. IMHO, I think that @ $9700 the boat is pricey, @ $6700 it's a good deal. (assuming everythings ok with the boat). Anywhere in between is up to the buyer to make the call about if he thinks the price was fair or not. Cheers...