Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

Mark42 · Mar 29, 2011

I have accumulated a lot of boating stuff over the years and its filling my basement storage shelves. Right now I'm making a list of stuff to sell on Craigslist or Ebay (cover, dashboard, gauges, windshield, etc). When should I place the ads on ebay to get the best bang-for-the-buck?

WIMUSKY · Mar 29, 2011

Re: Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

I would say now. People have boating on their brain.....

Mark42 · Mar 29, 2011

Re: Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

OK, sounds good to me. I think I'll start with Craigs list and see what pans out. I really don't like ebay, because of all the charges and the major pain in the butt with messages and all. Craigs List works best because you get calls, talk about the product, and if the prospective buyer comes to see the item, there is a high probability they will buy. Plus the negotiation factor face to face is important.

Anyway, thanks for the input.

ezmobee · Mar 29, 2011

Re: Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

Unfortunately my Craigslist "actually show up" rate is about 20%.

Mark42 · Mar 29, 2011

Re: Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

Yeah, that is true. But I specify when I am home, then the no-show people are not a problem.

WIMUSKY · Mar 29, 2011

Re: Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

I've had my best luck placing an ad in the local shoppers. And they're free........

rbh · Mar 29, 2011

Re: Its getting close to boating season in the NE!!!!

You can sure tell when people go into boat withdrawl here, gets alittle tense!

(or maybe thats just cabin fever

)

Lets go sunshine, melt that ice!!!

jtmarten · Mar 30, 2011