Just because the summer is over, it doesn't mean that you still can't enjoy the superb weather we are having right now. One of the most relaxing, but also exciting ways to enjoy the fresh air is to hop on a boat and hit the clear blue ocean. This can only be accomplished one of three ways: You own your own boat, your friends have a boat, or you pay for a cruise. In this article, we are going to touch on the first idea. Having your own boat is freedom amplified to the fullest extent. You can go where you want, at any time you want. The hard part to all this is making the purchase. Here is your solution.
Let me help you with the purchasing part of this nautical dream. Heading down to a live government auction can be perfect answer to this quandary. At these auctions, you can obtain a fantastic boat for well under market value. People will have to ask you to repeat yourself when you tell them the amount of money you saved on your fantastic new vessel. The savings are insane, but they do exist.
If you are looking at a government boat auction, then it's going to be from a seizure or a surplus asset. If it is a seized item, then it means that it was the boat was confiscated during an arrest or the person defaulted on the payments. If the item comes from a surplus auction, then it was basically an item that a government entity didn't anymore for a reason such as there was just too many boats at the port that month. In either situation, you are going to be on luxurious boats, and potentially obtain them for a fraction of the retail cost. The only thing you need to know is where these auctions are happening, and how to you go about bidding.
If you want to find out auction information, you best bet is to check out a government auction information aggregator. There are a few sites that have an immense database where you can search for live auctions by searching for your zip code, or you can search for boats by looking up keywords. After you find the auction or asset that you are looking for, you simply need to head down to the auction and register or bid online if that specific auction allows it.
If you go to a live government auction, you need to make sure you have the bidding and paying rules down pat. First off, contact the actual auction, and find out how they deal with the bidding procedure. Some places like to just have shout out bids, while others like paddles, signs, or hands. You should be prepared prior to stepping on the auction lot. Other bidders can smell fear, so you don't want to act like a novice. For payment methods, you also need to contact the auction for the options. Many take cash, cashier's check, and some take credit. Nevertheless, you want to have this knowledge in your head well ahead of the actual date of the auction.
Most auctions give you a 48-hour window of time to remove your won item off the premises. If it's a large boat, you will want to figure out a way to store this asset. It could be a storage locker or even a friend's garage. But you don't want to end up not having a place for storage when it comes down to crunch time. If you need to ship the item to another county or state, you should get into contact with a shipper or ask the auctioneer for suggestions for local shippers.
The rest is basically up to you. Check out more articles for bidding strategies and devise a plan for yourself. Check out a few auctions and you will be on your way to smelling that fresh ocean water and having the wind power through your hair.
Government seized and surplus boats are not far off reach. You can find a ton of boats for yourself or you can turn purchasing and selling these items into a business. Either way, these items are up for grabs and they are going to be sold for a great price. Check out a site like GovernmentAuctions.org for some great auction information and items.
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