Snowmobile Selling guide
So you’re looking to sell your old snowmobile eh? Well, we’ve put together this list of things you can do to get the highest price possible when selling your sled. We’ve also listed the best places to sell your snowmobile.
Sell right before or in-season
The first thing that will dictate how much your snowmobile will sell for is the time of year. The closer you sell to in-season the more you’ll get for it. That said, I wouldn’t advise trying to sell at the end of the season as many people are thinking about their summer toys by then. Conclusion – the best time of year to sell a snowmobile is right before or at the beginning of the season.
Offer Delivery
Another thing you can do to get more from the sale is offer delivery. If you’re selling your snowmobile, chances are you have a way to transport it. The only downside to this option is if you’re going to meet a tire-kicker and end up not selling it, so it’s best to use this option if you’re fairly sure they’re serious about buying it. P.S. make sure your delivery fee is more than the gas it costs to get there. Summary – some people are willing to pay an extra fee to have it delivered
Include your extras
Got riding gear that matches the sled? Extra oil or plastics? See if the buyer is interested in purchasing them for an additional fee
Talk to a dealer
This one’s optional, but you can always see what a dealer will give you for your old sled so you have a minimum price to build from. This option might be the most convenient, but you might not get quite as much as you would from a private seller. This is also a good option if you plan to get a new sled because you can trade in your old snowmobile for credit. You’ll have to weigh the cost and benefit of trading in your sled. On one hand, the dealer might not give you quite as much as a private seller would, but that would mean you don’t have to deal with all the hassle from people on marketplace, craigslist, etc.
List it in multiple places
The more places you list your used sled the more chances you have to find a suitable buyer willing to meet your price. However, you should keep in mind this also means more people will be contacting you about your snowmobile and that can be tedious and annoying for some people. If you’re thinking to yourself – who buys used snowmobiles near me? The main places I would post when selling old snowmobiles are marketplace and craigslist, but you should also consider listing your sled on popular snowmobile forum sites like DooTalk, Hardcoresledder, snowmobileforum, snowmobileworld, sledswap, and Vintagesleds.
As mentioned above, your local dealer is another option for selling your snowmobile. I’ve included links below to find your local dealer
Do your research
Need to know how much to sell your used snowmobile for? Do a quick search on marketplace or craigslist and see what your sled is going for. Looking at multiple listings of your same or similar snowmobile for sale will give you an idea of what your price range should be. Take note of what your mileage is compared to theirs and how that affects the price
Know your selling points
Things like miles, condition, who owned it, work done to it, and where it was ridden, all factor into the price of a snowmobile. You should highlight anything advantages in your post and try to focus on catering to what the buyer wants – a sled that’s as close to headache free as possible. On that note, be sure to leave out that part about how big of a jump you’ve hit with it or how badass the wheelies are. Although those things are cool, the people looking to buy your snowmobile don’t want to think of all the abuse the sled took before they got it.
Take good pictures
This one is simple if you put yourself in the buyer’s shoes – Which sled are you willing to pay more for? The one that has a picture of it parked in the weeds outside, or the one that’s just been washed and sitting in a nice warm garage?
Have some tips of your own to share about how to sell a sled? Add it in the comments section below.
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