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C-Val":1wwm40ze said:
Because the boats are less popular in SE USA. People are afraid to buy a boat at a distance. This means that often there are better deals away from the PNW.
We don't have any idea what the used boat market is going to do in the next few months.
Also a buyer should do their "due diligence" when buying a boat.
jemmka6@gmail.com
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That-a-away is an absolute optimist, let me help you with some realism. The economy is taking a huge downturn. Its not because of a virus, its in spite of it. Great Depressions are not an accident. The whole world is going in the dumper but That-a-away says no one knows where prices will go. Our economy is by design. Do your own research about depressions, the price of these boats are going This-a-way, that means DOWN along with everything else.
There are some things that will hold their value when all the rest does not. C-Dory boats have traditionally held their's above expectations and if you can find a good value now it will hold that value higher and longer than most any other brand. That is due to the quality build, the care most of them get because the owners are knowledgeable and generally more careful both on the water and in their care of their vessels.
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jemmka6@gmail.com":18kjn3ds said:
Spoken as if by someone preparing to make a low offer.
I concur strongly with Thataway -- I have been watching the used C-dory market pretty closely for the past couple years, and I have yet to see it soften at all.
Good luck to the seller with sale, tho you don't need luck -- that looks like a well-priced boat.
PaulNBriannaLynn
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We bought our first house and our first c-dory in the aftermath of the great recession around 2011. We got a screaming good deal on the foreclosed house we picked up and flipped thanks to the economy being in the tank. The c-dory cost about the same as they do now on the used market. So I've been watching the sales for about a decade. I don't expect prices are really going to dive much. Along with all boats, they may not sell as fast though if the economy does what I think its doing.
IMO, C-Dory boats are more of a niche product than the average Bayliner, Tahoe, Regal, etc. boat. The C-Dory owner is a more discerning type than the average Bayliner buyer. As a result, a C-Dory buyer appreciates the value in these boats. It also seems that most C-Dory owners or potential owners are more established in life and can weather the crisis better helps too. A C-Dory does not appeal "Oh, look at me" crowd that may be living at or beyond their means.
If the economy tanks, it may take longer to sell your C-Dory, but the price will not have dropped that much. On the other hand, the average Bayliner owner will say "Crap, I've got to unload this boat fast to stop the expenses. The first person that comes along that will give me pretty much anything to take it away can have it."
If the economy tanks, it may take longer to sell your C-Dory, but the price will not have dropped that much. On the other hand, the average Bayliner owner will say "Crap, I've got to unload this boat fast to stop the expenses. The first person that comes along that will give me pretty much anything to take it away can have it."
jemmka6@gmail.com
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ESMI2 - says he has not seen the price come down in a couple of years. Correct you were at a top of a cycle!! Down cycles are faster than up cycles. I am not trying to low ball someone either, prices will come down naturally. It bothers me that people on this website love to pump-up the price of these boats, Its like watching Jim Kramer pump his stock portfolio on TV. Let the price go where it wants to and recognize a economic cycle. If you don't know what an economic cycle is then go on google find a 100 year stock chart on the S&P 500, paste it on two pieces of paper and list your presidents by years. then put in everything you learned in history class or that you lived though on that chart lined up with the dates.. Things like who was in control of congress, fed. presidents ,Wars,Interest rates, Home prices, political parties, Etc. Line these up with the dates and be amazed!!!! Teach your children!! No need for a special degree!!
MilesandMiles
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Don't try to wake up boomers. They have no input jack. They live in their own little world and can't stand people pointing out what's happening outside their boomer reality. Don't try to compete with them either. They have all the money (including yours) If they're into something (like cdorys) the prices will stay high. Thankfully they're on their way out, hopefully the last one exiting the world will leave the lights on for us.
Nancy and Bud
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He is thankful that I'm going to die. :amgry
Go spew your crap somewhere else.
Go spew your crap somewhere else.
... don't generally need to sell assets at fire-sale prices. They usually have enough wealth to hold onto assets and wait until the value recovers. We saw this with housing as the impact as disproportionately on the lower/mid end of market. The wealthy areas did not fall as much because... they had enough money to not have to sale.
We shall see what happens. Predictions of doom and gloom are around all the time - and sometime they can be right. But rarely....
We shall see what happens. Predictions of doom and gloom are around all the time - and sometime they can be right. But rarely....
For pricing reference, a new 2020 C-22 Cruiser with Yamaha 90 on a trailer at Master Marine in Washington lists a price of $81,890 now on sale for $78,741.
https://www.mastermarine.com/boats-for-sale/2020-c-dory-22-cruiser-mount-vernon-washington-7462392/
https://www.mastermarine.com/boats-for-sale/2020-c-dory-22-cruiser-mount-vernon-washington-7462392/
