4th time on ebay

The Doc called me one day about this Hot Rod Special because he knew it looked a lot like my little Atom Skier. It is the same hull but a stripped down version. He asked me about it's value as well as why the owner is having a hard time selling it. I feel that it was one of those emotional purchases that the buyer just had to have, paid too much and is now trying to recoup his money. The boat is certainly pretty but not restored in the true sence. Over restored and non - original items. The older the boat and especially with wood originality is key. The other big problem is the wood boat market sadly hasn't recognized Correct Crafts yet. The day will come. The one good thing the seller has going is the Hot Rod Special is a very rare model. When the seller listed the boat the second time on ebay,I did email him asking if the awards he mentioned in his ad where from a ACBS judged show which would be a major plus no matter what the numbers of points it got. He did respond saying that the awards were not from a ACBS show. It must be the CC reunion awards. This would still be a nice boat to have if the price was lower.

Hot Rod Special

I was in there the first time it was on ebay Pete. I think you gave me a high figure of around $13,000 or so. I bid up to about that point, but it went higher. I have emailed this seller (which is the one that bought it before) & ask why he was selling it so soon. He told me he was a dealer & him & his partner thought the first seller didn't market it well & they bought it to resell for a profit. Doesn't look like his great deal worked out so well. I still like the boat. We were both born the same year!

Riley wrote: Look at the funky black strip with holes that runs along the floor next to the hull.

Bruce, The "funky black strip" is actually part of the funky engineering at CC!! The "restorer" added the holes but the filler strip between the ribs is original. The Atom has got the filler (less the holes) too.

Hollywood wrote: skicat wrote: He told me he was a dealer & him & his partner thought the first seller didn't market it well & they bought it to resell for a profit. I kind of consider eBay a marketing failure, followed by craigslist.

To me, nether would be a place to market a old wood boat.

Quinner,

Here is the topic from where it was listed before.


Hot Rod Special

Chris, When the Hot Rod was on ebay the first time I told Greg (skicat) that I wouldn't go over 13K and I feel that is still a good figure.

The above link that Larry posted is one of the antique & classic brokers. There seems to be tons of them lately! All looking for BIG bucks from people with BIG bucks!!!

If I wanted to sell, I certainly would avoid a broker and just place a classified ad in Classic boating, The Rudder (ACBS publication), as well as many of the chapter newsletters. This combination would get it to the correct people. The word gets around. I would list it on CCfan but don't feel it really would get to to many wood boat guys.

Steve, I think this is the first time he has listed it with a "buy it now" price. That's not the same as a reserve price is it? Coming down to 13.9 sounds like he is getting serious about selling it!

RainDog wrote: No Pete, the reserve price (the very minimum price he will accept)can and usually is different than the Buy It Now price, although they are often close.

That's what I thought but I don't think I've ever seen a reserve price listed and the reason I asked. Am I missing it? Where is the reserve price?

Steve, I just noticed that the last bidder on the Hot Rod is R**D. Are you out shopping ?

RainDog wrote: Besides, the first woodie on my shopping list would be a 20' to 21' Chris Craft Rivera or Capri with a V8.

How about a Riva with a 502?

   What is a Riva ?

Well, the Hot Rod Special didn't sell this time on ebay ether!! Only 7 bids the highest being $8988.00 He should have sold it the first time! Maybe now he will learn that ebay isn't a great place to market a old wood boat.