How much to offer vs. broker's asking price?

[RJJ]

I'd say try 20% below asking price and take it from there. Don't worry about upsetting the vendor - no one is going to refuse to deal with you if you've got money in your pocket!

I might not refuse. I might have my own opinion if my asking price was reasonable, or not. If so, I would tell you to come back with a realistic offer.

 

[Maxra]

I've come across the type of owner this year who absolutely believes he should get every penny he paid, plus anything he's repaired/installed and ignore the fact the boat is a few years older than when he got it.

As a result, they've annoyed the broker acting for them by refusing many many offers, some quite sensible. Even in this crazy a$$ market, that's pushing it.

Bless him, it's his very first boat!

My son tells me the mountain bike and electric guitar markets also suffered from this in the last two years, some form of lockdown madness . He says prices seem to be coming back towards normal now. The boat I'm interested in is generally thought to be a good 'un, but I'm finding there seems to be no shortage of Shrimpers coming up for sale now, and I expect there'll be more at the end of the season. Might just sit on my hands for a while, because since I started this thread it looks like a house move means I won't be doing much sailing till next season.

Thanks all for your help!