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I have never used a brokerage to buy a boat before but I recently put an offer for a sima 362 at a south coast brokerage - only to be met by a demand for a 20% deposit - a not unsubstantial amount. - for the offer to be accepted. Credit cards were not accepted unless a 2% surcharge was agreed and the money was wanted the following day(a Monday). We really liked the boat but were put off by this. Is this normal practice for brokerages?