andrew:

i'm just jealous you get to go shop for a new boat. the new ones ARE
breathtaking (i really like the sonar/gps surface mounted in the dash
and bow)

but my 9 year old ranger commanche is sooo sweet, i could never justify
replacing it.

good luck!
calvin.


Andrew Kidd wrote:
"Craig Baugher" wrote in message
...

Kidd Wrote: "Any comments from anyone about the boats I've mentioned or

any

help in how far I might be able to haggle some of these prices down?"

Two ways to get that price down, but you need to be ready to buy now!

There

are BIG markup in boats and outboards. First is to go to your local

marina

carrying the boat you want. Look up their pro staff members and talk to
them about buying their boat. Usually you get a huge discount.



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They may shoot you another price, or give you a walking speech. "Love to
have your business Mr. Kidd, if you change your mind or find Marina X to

be

less than you expected, I would love to earn your business." If they give
you the speech, they may be at their best price, or you gave them a strong
indication you prefer their product. I don't let somebody walk unless one
of the above is true.

--
Craig Baugher



Thanks Craig... These suggestions sound excellent, and are exactly what I
was looking for. To be honest, I'm way too nice a guy with negotiations
...but I'm trying to work on that.
Last truck I bought (with GM Class A disc), I got my trade-in truck up
past the book price for wholesale. That was a start. I feel like this
negotiation will be better yet, cause I am totally in the driver seat with
financing, and I'm staying flexible enough to walk away from a deal I don't
like... These hints will help greatly. I definitely was prepared to walk
away, but the subtlety of the leaning-in tactic is great.... I would never
have thought about that one.