makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
I need some advice. Is there money to be had with minimal work? Sorry for the long story but here is the scoop:
Theres a guy that has two skis with a nice double trailer parked outside of his house with a for sale sign on them. The aren't listed on CL so don't bother searching lol. Both skis are BEAT TO HELL, always stored outside, currently covered in 6" of snow and he wants 3K. Before I really looked them over, I called him and thought it wa s ano brainer. I was ready to buy. then I drove back by and got a good look, without the seller there. Now I'm not totally sure since I don't have a lot of experience and don't want to lose my a$$, but I'm still intrigued.
For starters, the trailer is a yacht club all black double trailer that could hold two sit downs in great shape. That's the prize of the deal IMO. I think I could land 500-800 bucks from this, but I would like to sell now, so I would probably only get 500.
One ski is a Kawasaki ZXI, same color scheme as a 95 but I'm not absolutely sure of the year. It runs and will start. It needs a new seat, and the paint could use a buffing. Other than that I wouldn't do much. If I did that it would look average. I see them listed in decent condition at about 800-1000 on CL in my area.
The second ski is a round nose, which is what got my attention to begin with. Not sure of the year because he painted it a horrible flat black almost rhino lined look. Worst paint job ever. The good (according to the seller): Every mod you can have has been added apparently. It has a milled head, wiseco prop, wiseco pistons, some kind of pipe that I didn't recognize, AM intake grate, am ride plate, bilge, total loss ignition, and said there has to be tons more but couldn't think off the top of his head. No footholds. Told me some race pro from 99 rode it. Not sure if that means he rode it in 99 or if the guy was a has been in 99 and rode it later on as a rec ski. The Bad (from my first visual glance + seller disclaimer): It wont start because apparently the total loss ignition needs one part that is 240 bucks. I'm not sure what the part is, nor do I know if he really knows. Also, like I said, the paint is in terrible shape, the pole has been replaced with another round nose pole so im wondering if the original pole broke/added stress to the pole bracket. turf and chin pad are toast. there is a hole on the outside of the tray about the size of a dime, so minor fiberglass work needed + total refoam. I gather from his vibe that its been sitting for a couple years.
I'm a moron and didn't take pics. wish I would have.
My questions to you. I've never sold a sit down, nor have I really priced them for a long period of time. Is it easier or harder to sell an older model couch than a stand up? that is one of my main concerns that im hoping you guys can help me with. Second, I don't think I have the wherewithal to restore the SJ. Do you think it could bring in some cash from parting it out? which of those AM parts do you assume would be worthless from sitting and being stored outside? and how much (ballpark) do you assume I could part the ski out for assuming poor condition and lowest price of used parts? Is it worth it to pay 3K, offer 2K, or just not make an offer? he wants 3k and thinks he is losing his ass because of the AM parts so I don't know if he will budge. Im torn. HELP.
Theres a guy that has two skis with a nice double trailer parked outside of his house with a for sale sign on them. The aren't listed on CL so don't bother searching lol. Both skis are BEAT TO HELL, always stored outside, currently covered in 6" of snow and he wants 3K. Before I really looked them over, I called him and thought it wa s ano brainer. I was ready to buy. then I drove back by and got a good look, without the seller there. Now I'm not totally sure since I don't have a lot of experience and don't want to lose my a$$, but I'm still intrigued.
For starters, the trailer is a yacht club all black double trailer that could hold two sit downs in great shape. That's the prize of the deal IMO. I think I could land 500-800 bucks from this, but I would like to sell now, so I would probably only get 500.
One ski is a Kawasaki ZXI, same color scheme as a 95 but I'm not absolutely sure of the year. It runs and will start. It needs a new seat, and the paint could use a buffing. Other than that I wouldn't do much. If I did that it would look average. I see them listed in decent condition at about 800-1000 on CL in my area.
The second ski is a round nose, which is what got my attention to begin with. Not sure of the year because he painted it a horrible flat black almost rhino lined look. Worst paint job ever. The good (according to the seller): Every mod you can have has been added apparently. It has a milled head, wiseco prop, wiseco pistons, some kind of pipe that I didn't recognize, AM intake grate, am ride plate, bilge, total loss ignition, and said there has to be tons more but couldn't think off the top of his head. No footholds. Told me some race pro from 99 rode it. Not sure if that means he rode it in 99 or if the guy was a has been in 99 and rode it later on as a rec ski. The Bad (from my first visual glance + seller disclaimer): It wont start because apparently the total loss ignition needs one part that is 240 bucks. I'm not sure what the part is, nor do I know if he really knows. Also, like I said, the paint is in terrible shape, the pole has been replaced with another round nose pole so im wondering if the original pole broke/added stress to the pole bracket. turf and chin pad are toast. there is a hole on the outside of the tray about the size of a dime, so minor fiberglass work needed + total refoam. I gather from his vibe that its been sitting for a couple years.
I'm a moron and didn't take pics. wish I would have.
My questions to you. I've never sold a sit down, nor have I really priced them for a long period of time. Is it easier or harder to sell an older model couch than a stand up? that is one of my main concerns that im hoping you guys can help me with. Second, I don't think I have the wherewithal to restore the SJ. Do you think it could bring in some cash from parting it out? which of those AM parts do you assume would be worthless from sitting and being stored outside? and how much (ballpark) do you assume I could part the ski out for assuming poor condition and lowest price of used parts? Is it worth it to pay 3K, offer 2K, or just not make an offer? he wants 3k and thinks he is losing his ass because of the AM parts so I don't know if he will budge. Im torn. HELP.
