What's my motor worth

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easy-boatin

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I have a 1968 20 HP Johnson Long Shaft outboard motor I have been trying to sell on my local craigs list now for a couple weeks with out any hits. It's in great shape for its age, looks good and runs even better. I have it listed for $750.00 obo, but no one is biting. What do you all think is a good price to list this motor at? Thanks in advance for your help. :confused:
 
1946Zephyr

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Re: What's my motor worth

That all depends on where you're at and what the market will bare. Unfortunately, current economic conditions have hurt the outboard market. I think you'll prbably have to go down to about $300, before you start getting bites on it.
 
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Re: What's my motor worth

Where are you? That makes a lot of difference. It is worth at least twice as much in the upper Midwest as it is along the coast somewhere. Electric start is also worth a lot more than rope.
 
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Re: What's my motor worth

I am located in Oregon, so I am close to lots of rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Maybe I should try lowering it down to 500 or 600 obo?
 
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In my area, that might fetch $450 with a tank and showing that it has had a new impeller, hoses, etc.
 
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Ahhh in my neck of the woods. Yea, here, you'll be lucky to get $300 for it. Our economy sucks here for selling boats and motors. I tried selling a 4hp lightwin (rebuilt top end) with a boat and couldn't get any bites at $450. Here in Oregon, if you want boats, and RV's, there are deals to be had.
 
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I seen a couple motors like that on craigslist today for $500+. I don't think they would sell for that much though. Good luck.
 
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Re: What's my motor worth

As much as someone is willing to pay and not as much as you think !
 
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Re: What's my motor worth

Ok, thanks all for your input. I'll be lowing the price a bit when I relist it on Friday...
 
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Re: What's my motor worth

i see so many here in eastern canada, asking 3 times what a motor originally sold for, i get the biggest kick out of the ads! most say "it ran the last time i used it"!.........of course it ran the last time you used it......or you couldnt have used it! lol
 
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Re: What's my motor worth

Here's some insider trading information...At the shop, we see triple the response with a few pictures. We see more than double that with a video.

With a video, most customers simply schedule a pick-up, even when we aren't offering a warranty. Post on YouTube.

About a minute, or so, showing it starts easily, rev up a few times in forward, idle, shift, pumps water, shut off, easy start, rev up, idle, shut off = sold.
 
1946Zephyr

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Re: What's my motor worth

Yep, and if you offer delivery, that also helps too.
 
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