Tohatsu 18hp 2 stroke £650

[Max...]

This was listed last night, amazed if this is still available but one of the most desirable and elusive 2 strokes for £650?! I'd pick it up it if I was nearer but someone down that way grab it quick...

TOHATSU 18HP OUTBOARD ENGINE VERY LOW HOURS VERY GOOD CONDITION | eBay

[Boats&Outboards]

Arh but is it genuine ? Firstly I dont think you can do a classified ad on a Outboard, Secondly the description would appear to be from a different ad as it says "for auction" when it's not on auction.

Maybe just me reading into it too much. It's a great price if it's genuine! Who will be first to secure it

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Max...]

As ever though Pete you are only ever going to part with cash after seeing it etc, don't you have a network of OB scouts picking these things up for you?

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Arh but is it genuine? Firstly I dont think you can do a classified ad on a Outboard, Secondly the description would appear to be from a different ad as it says "for auction" when it's not on auction.

Maybe just me reading into it too much. It's a great price if it's genuine! Who will be first to secure it

Nothing wrong with being cautious, especially when hard-earned cash is at stake.

The seller's history is a little patchy... last items bought in 2005, then something for £20 eariler this year. Definately for someone in Cornwall who can see it before they buy.

[PeterM]

I am tempted to buy it without seeing it . The ebay add says cashpayment - so no worries in buying it and if its like its described its fine and a bargain. If its not you walk away and run the slight risk of 1 negative feedback on ebay - even then if you are being honest and its a state you are well within your rights to walk away ......

If it was £950 then it would appear OK maybe ? There are people out there that really are not aware of the value of 'stuff' - good job too as other wise Peter would be out of a job .....

I dont need another engine but even I am tempted...( Note to self - must stop buying stuff just because its there ! ...anyone want a 3m RIB? )

[Max...]

It's a classified ad so the purchase doesn't take place through eBay (you negotiate privately with the seller) - no feedback or payment involved - just like a small ad in a paper etc. Cash on collection.

It's one of the best ways to sell big stuff as you just pay a one off fee (£20) or so and no silly final value fees etc - just good old fashioned private negotiation - as I say just like a classified ad but really effective for cars and boats in my experience.

eBay are (yet again) putting up final value fees for private sellers from a maximum £40 ish to £75 in a couple of weeks, to quote:

"On Tuesday 10 July 2012, the maximum final value fee for private sellers will increase from £40 to £75. This new final value fee cap will only impact listings with a sale price above £400.
This change applies to private sellers and will only affect items which are listed from 10 July 2012 onwards. Fees for business sellers are unchanged."

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by Max...

It's a classified ad so the purchase doesn't take place through eBay (you negotiate privately with the seller) - no feedback or payment involved - just like a small ad in a paper etc. Cash on collection.

It's one of the best ways to sell big stuff as you just pay a one off fee (£20) or so and no silly final value fees etc - just good old fashioned private negotiation - as I say just like a classified ad but really effective for cars and boats in my experience.

eBay are (yet again) putting up final value fees for private sellers from a maximum £40 ish to £75 in a couple of weeks, to quote:

"On Tuesday 10 July 2012, the maximum final value fee for private sellers will increase from £40 to £75. This new final value fee cap will only impact listings with a sale price above £400.
This change applies to private sellers and will only affect items which are listed from 10 July 2012 onwards. Fees for business sellers are unchanged."

Surely there is even less to loose then ? Tell him you want it , call him to arrange going to get it and if its duff walk away with no concern about duff feedback ?

MY logic would be - buy it ( via ebay butnot VIA ebay) go see it and if its duff walk away - you have lost the cost of the petrol, if its decent pay him the £650 and you have a decent engine or one you can sell on for maybe £1k ( thats a guess by the way ) ..

I'm slowly convincing myself to buy it !

[Max...]

Peter, that makes 100% sense - I'd be surprised if he's hasn't sold it already though - I would never remove the ad until I had the cash in my hand.

[PeterM]

Sold - its either a good cheap engine or a crap expensive anchor !

[Boats&Outboards]

It's a good cheap engine!