Boat Stuff Jetboater forum purchases

[Jetbomber40]

Anybody have any advice when buying items on jetboater.net

 

[msavold]

What kind of advice? I wouldn't say we've all done it but I'm sure it's a high percentage. Same as any other on-line purchase in that I look at what they're selling and why (does it seem logical?) but I suppose I'm not as concerned since we're a closer community than, say, eBay. If it's someone that's relatively new to the board, I might have a look at some of their other posts and if it's a new member I'd probably be even more cautious. Also, I and many others will respond with a private message - that way you can get into a direct, personal conversation with the seller and freely exchange personal information. If still in doubt you can send a PM and request a phone call. It also depends on the value of the item for sale. I still wouldn't send gobs of $ for, say, a boat for sale and expect delivery. For that kind of $, I'll meet them in person first!

 

[dnicholas47]

I felt comfortable enough with it, after researching the other posts of the seller, that I ended up buying my boat off of this forum from a seller that was 8 hours away. As stated, after you do a little homework reach out privately. He and I then spoke by phone later that day and had the deal hammered out by the next day. Had he never posted before I don’t know if I would have felt as comfortable in all honesty.

 

[Dixie Highway]

I just received an item today I bought from another member here. Granted it was a small $ amount. Look at post count and how long they've been a member, I'd be surprised if a long time/active member here would try to swindle another member.

 

[Tobes]

I've bought and sold 4 times I think on here (2 times sold, 2 bought). Good transactions. I wouldn't be worried personally. I had a member send paypal F&F as well as I've paid F&F. If you feel good about the deal and all your ducks are in a row, it should be easy.

Main thing is if something seems fishy, just walk away. No use taking a chance. If someone asks you to wire money, or asks for PP F&F/bitcoin and has no post history here and no references from an outside site (I have ebay and heatware feedback to reference people to), don't do the deal.

 

[captainhook]

Agree with above, the community is still fairly small so I buy and sell with a lot of confidence. I’ve bought and sold here several times without any issues at all.

 

[Scottintexas]

I've bought several things from members, even a car, sent money first, sometimes recived the item before I paid for it,

but this is like any other place,
If the member has only been here a month, hasn't shared any experiences, doesn't have any mutual contacts with other members, I would proceed with extreme caution,


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[Betik]

My bank account has been “looted” for over $75,000 as either a direct or indirect actions of jetboat members. I hate the classified section of this forum. Oh yes the mods section even more, feeling brewing robbed in brought daylight

 

[Scottintexas]

My bank account has been “looted” for over $75,000 as either a direct or indirect actions of jetboat members. I hate the classified section of this forum. Oh yes the mods section even more, feeling brewing robbed in brought daylight

And I thought my spread sheet was nerdy

why did you put $1,500. of fuel in your ski locker ???

 

[Dixie Highway]

That’s a big ski locker.

 

[Betik]

And I thought my spread sheet was nerdy

why did you put $1,500. of fuel in your ski locker ???

that table is on the wish list for the future. The extra fuel will be when we decide to go to BImini on a regular basis. Right now the ski locker has kids' beach toys