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Pop Yachts - brokers or scammers?
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I see their listings plastered all over Ebay and at times on CL - the boats tend to be older and all are overpriced for the Florida market - in the body of each ad is a come-on for people to join their brokerage to sell boats - pretty tacky. Just curious if anyone has bought or sold a boat through them ?- they do at least provide lots of pictures
I bought one thru them, out of state, and it was a good experience. No games, straight forward.
I recently inquired about a boat that POP Yachts represented. The broker that contacted me had the customer skills one would usually stereotype with a used-car salesman. In general, the broker did several things to piss-me-off. I told him that my interest in this boat or any other boat that POP Yachts represent is gone. I will not deal with them again.
I looked at one they had listed. Broker was friendly and helpful. I ended up not purchasing the boat but I had no issues with POP Yachts I'm guessing the experience varies from broker to broker.
My complaint is that you have to register before you can even look at all of the photos. I'm a potential buyer and you're going to force me to register before you'll even show me what you have for sale!?! Give me a break!!! That's just stupid. Imagine how long Walmart would have stayed in business if, when he opened the first one, Sam Walton had stood at the door with a clipboard and said, "You can't come in and look around until you let me collect some information about you." Sadly, PopYachts is not the only one that does this sort of thing. It just amazes me that there are business people out there who are so completely brain-dead that they think -- just because it's the internet -- it is okay to throw roadblocks in front of potential customers who want to get some information.
denverd0n said: My complaint is that you have to register before you can even look at all of the photos. I'm a potential buyer and you're going to force me to register before you'll even show me what you have for sale!?! Give me a break!!! That's just stupid. Click to expand...
You mean like. Mmm. Costco. ......
No. Not like Costco. Unless they've changed their policy in the last few years, Costco will let you come in and look around without joining. You can check prices, browse through the whole store, and so on. Only when you decide that you want to buy something are you then required to join. If PopYachts followed that sort of policy I would have no complaints. But PopYachts won't let you browse around -- they won't let you see the pictures of the boats they have -- until you register. That is stupid. Just plain STOOOPID!
I believe that each POP Yachts broker has the latitude to set their own policies for dealing with customers. Many salespeople feel that you have entered a series of transactions and negotiations from the minute that they pick up the phone; I'll do something for you only if you do something for me. I used to be in sales training, and I recognize the behavior. Before I made a 5-hour car trip to see a boat, I asked the POP Yachts broker for the HIN of the vessel I was interested in. He flatly refused, explaining that he thought that I would use it to identify the seller, and cut him out of his commission. He stated that he would provide the HIN and answers to other questions that I had after I signed a contract to buy the boat. I found this unacceptable and lost interest in dealing with either him or POP Yachts. Shortly thereafter I was contacted by another POP Yachts broker who sent me a link to where I could get a free copy of a "Carfax for boats" that had been done on that vessel. I never looked at it, because I had moved on.
eherlihy said: ......explaining that he thought that I would use it to identify the seller, and cut him out of his commission....... Click to expand...
I had a bad experience with a PopYacht broker. I will never even look at one of their listings again.
One question for you all who have recently dealt with POP Yachts. When I was looking 2+ years ago it seemed to me that they were claim jumping for sale listings. As in they were listing boats for sale that were not actually listed with them...in an effort to get you to work with them to buy a boat. Have any of you come across this??
SV Siren said: One question for you all who have recently dealt with POP Yachts. When I was looking 2+ years ago it seemed to me that they were claim jumping for sale listings. As in they were listing boats for sale that were not actually listed with them...in an effort to get you to work with them to buy a boat. Have any of you come across this?? Click to expand...
d0n- "you're going to force me to register before you'll even show me " I expect that is just one more example of a company (in this case, the parent company itself) trying to monetize everything, gathering up your demographics to sell them. Someone is willing to pay them for every "potential boat buyer" they can name, and when you sign up...you've been datamined. So, step right up and join the game, send the emails to your favorite local FCC chairperson or other deserving entity. Heck, its only karma, right?(G) They seem like an "MLS" for people who want to be self-employed boat brokers. You find a boat someone is selling, copy it to your PY account...and if you're lucky, get a split. Or something to some similar effect, from what I've seen. And just like real estate brokers (who aren't "Realtors®") hey, if the broker is on their toes...all the same to the buyer, right?
hellosailor said: I expect that is just one more example of a company... gathering up your demographics to sell them. Click to expand...
I contacted them a couple years back about a boat and had a good experience with the broker I dealt with. Did not get past the offer stage. They use a marketing automation system for ongoing marketing (which I don't see a lot of in this industry) which is the reason for the quicker push to collect an email address (my opinion from looking from the outside in). I got the feeling they are more of an "association" type of arrangement selling leads to various brokers.
I don't think I'd call Popyachts itself a "scam". They are more like the real estate MLS, or Amazon, ebay, Alibaba, and every eastern bazaar. It seems pretty much that anyone can sign up, use the Popyachts "umbrella", and then proceed to try posting and selling pretty much anything--without being bothered by things like having or needing a broker's license or other professional oversight.
No, nothing like an MLS. Yachtworld is the MLS and Popyachts was banned from there. So the answer to the original question is a resounding "YES!!". They supposedly had a boat in Maine for sale, broker was in FL. This was a couple years ago. They kept harvesting and harvesting my info. But would never tell me where the boat was. Supposedly in "Saco, ME." It was a lie. Too good to be true. They steal Craigslist photos and post them themselves, then approach the seller and try to get a commission. They charge fees to buyers, etc., etc. Absolutely no ethics. Now there's a new one that comes after you through Craigslist offering "free FSBO postings," then torments you by phone until you pay them $300.00. I offered to provide the guy's number to the Maine Attorney General's office and never heard from him again.
POPYACHTS is a scam. Here is what I think they do. They look for boats on Craigslist and ebay and contact the seller and get them to agree to have them represent their boat. They then mark up the original seller price 2X and then make a really flashy ad on Ebay and Craigslist hoping to get you to over pay for the boat. How do I know this? I had been watching a boat in the Pittsburgh area. It had been listed for a long time on craigslist locally. This ad stood out because the seller was listing it as a Chris Craft Baja. Two manufacturers that were never related. The boat was also a wreck and had been sitting out for a long time. One day while looking at local ebay ads I saw the same boat and same pics listed by POPYACHTS. The ad was glowing and misrepresented the actual condition of the boat. I contacted the POPYACHTS broker regarding the boat. They got back to me. When I said why was the boat listed locally for a price that was half of what they were listing it for. He then became angry with the question and said owners can list them locally for what they want. So I am not actually sure if the local owner was even aware that their boat was listed on ebay. I suspect not. I would say, if you are consider a boat listed by POPYACHTS to search for the boat locally and do the deal with the owner and cut out mark up of the middle man. Pretty sleazy company in my opinion. I suspect any positive reviews are made up by the company. I would avoid.
Every time an add for a POP yachts boat comes up there is an add for Seatow on the page. what is that telling you.
Tells me seatow buys promotion ads.
Ya. you are going to buy adds where your customers are, tells me they get a lot of business from POP 's customers
Brokers or scammers? Maybe a little of both. I really hate to give up my information, or have to speak with a broker, just to look at photos of a boat online.
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It could also be that the self-employed "local representatives" were scamming both the owners AND Popyachts by putting the boat on ebay without the knowledge of either. Popyachts makes it clear that they are only going to take a 10% commission. But like the Uber drivers who rudely embarrass Uber...the contractors might be up to anything else.
Curiously, I just got an email from a Pop Yachts scammer broker in Bradenton, and the boat is on Craigslist in Maine. Wanted to get my phone number so he could "call and explain the process." Said he wanted to market the boat and charge any fees to the buyer. So, Shane, the answer is a resounding "NO." There's a reason (I told him) Pop Yachts is banned from Yachtworld. I also warned him if he ripped and represented my photos in any way, I'd be calling both the Maine and Florida Attorney General's offices.
It might be worth contacting Popyachts about this guy. THEY may not want to be affiliated with him either. Their basic concept, to have a wide listing service other than YW, and to provide "local brokers" to make it different from just a laundry list, isn't so crazy. But if they are not vetting the "local brokers"... Well, even Youtube has been having problems cancelling pedophile accounts, and Amazon can't seem to get rid of the counterfeiters. Scams appear wherever there's money to be stolen. Ergh, made.
No to contacting Pop Yachts about anyone. The business model is the problem. They rip photos off FSBO's, then try to claim a commission. They got booted from YW for a reason. I mean, how BAD do you have to be to get kicked out of the only multiple listing service for yacht brokerage in the U.S.?
I don't know why (or for sure if) YW kicked them off, but since the Popyachts operation would seem to be a competitor to YW, not just a simple brokerage, that in itself would be reason to kick them off regardless to any questions of misbehavior. Very few businesses, including hobby web forums that depends on viewers and advertisers, allow competitors to set up camp on them. If PY is doing all that you say they are, a complaint with the FTC might get them shut down. Ripping off other people's photos and "trying to claim a commission" when there was no prior arrangement would violate numerous laws and probably qualify for prosecution under RICO as well. Which would make them a great target for any federal agency, assuming that's what has been going on.
So, I haven't seen anyone on here from the seller perspective...and while every situation is different, I seriously doubt POP is advertising and trying to sell boats at 2X the seller's asking price. Why do I know this? Because I am selling my boat through POP and they are advertising less than 10% higher and that is their commission. Again, just a different perspective from the seller's side of the story.[/QUOTE]
Cappa said: So, I haven't seen anyone on here from the seller perspective...and while every situation is different, I seriously doubt POP is advertising and trying to sell boats at 2X the seller's asking price. Why do I know this? Because I am selling my boat through POP and they are advertising less than 10% higher and that is their commission. Again, just a different perspective from the seller's side of the story. Click to expand...
it looks like a scam
Everyone's experience may be different, but I find the listings annoying and basically click bait. We did contact a POP Yachts sales agent about a boat, and when we met to see the boat it was clear that he knew nothing about it, and probably had never met the owner. I can usually find a listing for the same boat on multiple sites so I usually favor the more legit, local agent.
That's what they do. For example, a recent Dyer 29 (nice little downeaster ********) was on the local Craigslist for $75,000.00. I think the actual listing broker (who had a legitimate listing) and the owner got wind of it and it was taken down. The number to call, for a Maine boat, was in Florida. Same number as I called a few years ago for a Pearson 365 that looked great and was claimed to be in Saco, Maine. I called the boatyards in Saco, asked around and the boat didn't exist. Click bait. When I called, they had to "coordinate with the owner." It dragged out awhile and then other P365's were offered. Scam. I also researched complaints against them. There were a lot, overcharges, etc., etc.
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Over all, my experience with purchasing a boat thru Pop Yachts was generally ok. I am used to buying a boat from either a dealer or a private owner, and within a couple hours the deal is done. The closing on this deal was delayed, as the seller was in S. Africa. I am now waiting on the title, as there was a lien on the boat and this is causing a delay in refinancing my loan for a better rate which may cause a higher rate. Who knows. The overall experience was similar to buying a house, not a boat. From start to finish, which finish hasn't arrived yet, wer'e over a month plus.
The worst absolutely a bogus company. I contacted Guy about a boat and he could not give a crap about me or my questions or the boat if it was even real. I get better vibes from the IRS. Do yourself a favor stay away from Pops because you will get garbage service.
Invest in your employees more; consider not cancelling your employees contract because they don't meet the ridiculous standard of cold calling hundreds & hundreds of customers when they can still provide boots on the ground company photography & representation in their designated territory. I provided boots on the ground representation and photography for a listing when my contract was unceremoniously cancelled- RIGHT as I was finally involved in my first sale (how convenient for pop). It seemed shady on the higher ups part as well to cancel my contract as soon as I was involved in a deal closing; like they didn't want me to get any $$ from the deal because I had carefully constructed hundreds of cold emails every week for months but it wasn't enough for them. I emailed the CEO Lawrence asking for clarification and was never responded to; probably because he knows they were not only wrong to cut me out of the deal I was a rep for but potentially illegal. They owe me for this ONE deal I got to be involved in after months of sending hundreds of emails to customers and making several trips to add photography to listings- not like I ever got paid for anything else from them. They don't want to reward their employees for work they've done, unless the employee sends something like thousands of emails in months, as if potential clients want to be constantly contacted like that. I didn't think they were a scam until they cancelled my contract like they did and made sure I didn't get paid a single cent. Thanks for nothing POP.
I've been very interested in this boat for a while. When I call POP Yachts to see if the boat was still available the broker told me yes and when would I like to see it I text her back a date and time and she told me she would contact me the next day. I didn't hear from her the next day or the day after that ,I got a text to call her. She told me the owner didn't want to come down unless I was serious about purchasing the boat which I told her I was but I had some questions since the transmission wasn't working. She then demanded to know how I was going to pay for the boat and that she was too busy to answer my questions, and beside you said it would be six months before I could purchase it. I told her that she was wrong maybe she was so busy that it was somebody else she is thing of. Now she can kiss my butt goodbye .
Awful Experiences. Be very careful. After two experiences personally, both boats were very, very over-priced and very, very over-represented as to quality, etc. They put in fictitious value and quality upgrades that don't exist. Recommend that you "Stay far away".
Had a great experience working with Pop RVs. They connected the buyer and seller well. Our representative for closing Tracy Howard was especially amazing and always kept us in the loop with what was happening. Pop RVs is especially lucky to have someone like that work for their company. I would highly recommend using Pop RVs again to a friend if they were looking for a RV!
I saw a adv on craigslist, from pop yachts, got a few emails, but couldn't get appt to see the boat. I suspect the boat was sold and the seller didn't notify pop yachts. they sent me some other boat ads, but couldn't get info on the boat I wanted. This was not worth my time. maybe you have better luck.
Beware of this business. I dealt with a sales person named "Laura" in Littleton. I was looking for a boat broker that could find me a boat anywhere. This was well understood. Like all sales people, they think that the longer they have you on the hook, the better chance they have of getting business. For 4 days, this girl lies to me about the role of Pop Yachts and tells me they do everything when come to FINALLY find out, they ONLY sell their own boats and ARE NOT actual boat brokers. BLATANTLY LIED TO ME FOR DAYS. Boats are expensive. Do you want a company that lies to you handling your million dollar boat purchase??? Yikes.
They gave a honest evaluation of my RV and sold it quicker than I anticipated. Bradley was my salesman he did a good job I would work with him again.
We bought a boat in May and are loving it! Our experience with POP Yachts was great. The broker eased my concerns with the process. Everything went smoothly.
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Pop Yachts has 42 reviews on 99consumer.com, with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5. This indicates that most consumers are dissatisfied with their business interactions and dealing. Therefore, caution is advised when considering purchases or engagements with the business.
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42 Reviews on Pop Yachts
Ineffectiveness Algorithmic Frustration
These are just algorithms inserted into search results that you can do yourself. They referred me to one like the one "I" found, then continued to email me insignificant ads I'd already deleted. They receive 150% of a real estate commission but do not perform any work. They sent me a pertinent advertisement but declared it to be in "good" condition and sent pictures of lots of mildew (YUCK) and deteriorated tires. The company is a disaster; computer-generated processes fund incompetent and naive buyers of YOUR cash. DO NOT LIST, DO NOT BUY!!!
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A bad experience
I had hired Jeff from Bay Area to sell my boat. Jeff instead helped me help me sell my vessel ...I had a bad experience, and I wasted my time for nearly a year with this business I would not suggest. Do your advertising and avoid wasting your time.
Easy experience
A simple and easy experience. Loren was an absolute pleasure working with me from my initial inquiry through the closing. Sellers were beneficial, and the boat was in perfect in excellent condition.
Poor compared to the reach
Garbage. The "We add our commission on top" technique is attractive. However, it's not practical in reality. Beware of this sales gimmick. This artificially high price discourages buyers from making a deal they would generally consider at the average (non-POP) cost. If they decide to submit an offer, POP would still be looking for their share of the commission, and therefore sellers are left with the burden of paying. I've had the pleasure of dealing with several POP agents and reps; they're incredibly shady and misleading. Another thing they won't inform you of is that they don't promote on YachtWorld. They have a website, which is poor compared to the reach of listings on YachtWorld.
It was a pleasant experience
Angie and Lauren from Pop Yachts are 15 out of 10! Both went the extra mile to aid me in my decision-making process and concluded the transaction smoothly with the appropriate amount of accurate and timely details. It was a pleasant experience.
I'm very disappointed.
I have a long tale and lots of running around. Then, when I declared that I wanted to inspect the boat in the event of potential purchase consideration, I was informed that the ship was under contract. WHY DIDN'T THEY TELL ME THE BOAT WAS UNDER CONTRACT IN THE FIRST PLACE? I'm very disappointed.
The second salesperson was excellent
In the final analysis, using Pop Yachts worked well - they assisted in the identification of a buyer who was worthy and negotiated the price and was highly efficient in executing to close the deal. However, the initial salesperson I worked with over nine months was inconsistent, not a good communicator for prospects, and was generally ineffective. The second salesperson was excellent and completed the sale in just a few months.
Overall, the experience was poor all around.
The sales rep (buyer agent) was not quick to respond to emails and would often forget the attachment to his email claimed was attached. Invitations to visit and try the boat showed the boat's location in the incorrect marina. This was not noted by the POP Rep on-site in two instances. POP did not influence the vendor since it took about a month to complete the transaction, even though my funds were in escrow. Overall, the experience was poor all around.
This is a prank. BEWARE!
I put my boat up for sale on different websites. Pop called me asking me to allow them to post it too. After the first week, nobody came to the event to take pictures. I was again contacted one week later and told that their "best guy" would reach out. In the meantime, I'm heading back to the north, and I've already placed the boat in storage. I'm still receiving emails even after requesting that they take my name off their list of contacts, and one of them acknowledged it. BEWARE! ! This is a prank.
The buyer must be aware
Send an "alternate" list of overpriced boats. Two times, the boats advertised were sold. A second offer was made but not accepted by the buyer because it appeared to be "too low." There are a lot of comments on forums for boating that say brokers usually write reviews, and the buyer must be knowledgeable. They must provide all requests, and the buyer must know market conditions.
Great people.
Pop Yachts did a very great job with my experience in purchasing. There was only one issue: nobody at the dock the day I went to look around and pick the yacht up. The company claims that this happened on a Saturday, so I suppose it was expected since they didn't have an agent in the region. Concerning everything else, as far as the purchase was concerned, they dealt with everything swiftly and professionally. I was grateful for their assistance with this purchase. The people I spoke to were highly knowledgeable. I got the documents, and it appears that everything is in order. Great people.
At first, I wasn't sure about the need to work with an agent
At first, I wasn't sure about the need to work with an agent. But when the procedure progressed, I was happy to be able to POP and Scott to my side. The process went smoothly, and I am now a lovely vessel's proud owner wife and I was both sad when our 28-foot Bayliner was destroyed in a storm that was not named that had winds of 80 MPH. However, we are delighted to have a new 28-foot Sea-Ray and are looking towards the coming boating season.
My calls, messages, and emails were not answered promptly
My calls, messages, and emails were not answered promptly—prolonged communication. The salesperson was extremely friendly. However, I'm not looking to make friends. I'm looking to purchase a boat, and things went down quite quickly online while waiting for my phone calls, messages, or emails to be answered. I didn't get a second vessel. Sorry if this sounds like quite a harsh critique, but that's how things went.
A few days wasted
As a seller, I'd never list a boat on POP Yachts again. I'm sure that buyers have the same thing. The process took five times longer and did not materialize. They repeatedly asked for an extension of the agreement, with the possibility of verifying the buyer's funds. 4.5 months later, I chose to cancel my listing. A few days wasted, Do yourself a favor and join a different company!
Advertising is not up to scratch!
Advertising is not up to scratch! The chaparral 260ssi from 2002 has 276 hours and 827 !! (i have evidence) After spending a lot of money (a thousand to a few thousand) and agreeing to a price, they go away and don't seem to care about their loss as buyers. They are also opposed to communication because they're at fault. They are just trying to sell, earn their commission, and don't care about other things. Avoid them!!
Would need to complete the paperwork on my own
Pop Yachts was outstanding at helping us pick the right boat. But, the closing of the transaction took two months to complete. I still don't have my license to register the vessel under my name. It was a constant call to inquire with all the girls at the office the same questions, day in and day out. In the end, I'd probably hire them again, but I would need to complete the paperwork independently.
It was extremely smooth
As a buyer, I experienced no problems dealing with the POP Yachts... the only reason I didn't give them five stars is that the title transfer can take a little longer than purchasing directly through the dealer. The overall experience for me was easy, Ana did a great job coordinating the closing process, and Ty was fantastic. I was a bit concerned about working with a broker after reading all the negative reviews. However, it was extremely smooth...again as a purchaser, not a seller; it'll be a different experience.
We're enjoying using the new vessel!
We have been looking for an exact boat for a long time, and Pop is a reliable source for the Florida market for ships effectively. Paul, our Pop Yachts contact, was accommodating in bridging crucial communications between the seller and us. We found the vessel of interest on the web and inquired about it; Paul contacted me promptly and was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and supported by a top Pop team to ensure that things went as smoothly as possible. We're enjoying using the new vessel!
Brain dead to handle
Brain dead to handle. I asked for the bare minimum information on an offer ( multiple times ), but no follow-up. The seller was a petty one who listed with them! The boat is not sold, and I cannot even have someone answer my basic questions regarding the ship. They continue to send me additional listings to check out despite my request to stop. This is a terrible company!
This could be the most unprofessional broker
This could be the most unprofessional broker I've dealt with. They send numerous emails that are confused often and cancel appointments frequently. Also, I schedule appointments for times that they've informed me there's no time. Four (4) weeks of requesting to visit five (5) "vessels," I haven't seen any. The only appointment that wasn't canceled was that the representative wasn't located at the contact number I was given.
I wouldn't recommend using them.
I would if I had the option of rating lower than one star. They lack integrity in the eyes of the buyer. A single agent covers an extensive territory and represents many buyers. They could be in a similar boat. The agent's job is to represent you as a buyer. However, they will take a long time to position you as they wait for new offers. They don't update you, and you must follow them constantly. I wouldn't recommend using them.
The sales Rep was not knowledgeable or willing to complete the legwork
The sales Rep was not knowledgeable or willing to complete the legwork. She kept accusing the owner of not responding or providing him with the information I was looking for. It was very shady to share the owner's knowledge. When I finally got the owner's phone number, I found him friendly and eager to answer my questions. I explained my situation, and he claimed to have never been asked about any issues I'd asked the agent about. I would have opted for a different broker if I was not looking for the boat they had advertised. Positively the closing coordinator and office staff were easy to work with professionally. I believe that the salesperson should be working on a used vehicle lot.
If I could only give zero start
If I could only give zero stars, I'd do it. Jack Osteen kept harassing me to get my boat sold through his text messages and continued to harass me, even after I asked him to stop. It eventually to the point that I became angry. I wouldn't offer my business to someone such as that. No, stop texting means that you stop texting. It isn't a requirement to continue messaging to gain your desired outcome. I have a screenshot of his number and his name to demonstrate it.
Don't believe the information they give you.
Please don't believe the information they give you. Get it down in writing first. Put it all down in writing. And there are too many net numbers around. Please look at the figures before weighing anything, or else it will be ( but don't forget things ). Make a list of your possessions and boat toys, or else they could disappear. Chips can be traded on you as well. Review all your possessions and do not listen to their advice about them. It's a fine thing.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be using POP Yachts when searching for a new boat.
The salesperson was there at the right time to take excellent photos. His follow-up calls were terrific when there was a potential buyer. When I had a strong proposal, and it was time to present the boat and show it, the salesperson didn't lead to the ship. I showed him the boat, performed the demo, and sold myself. I received a text from him 45 minutes into the demonstration, and he told me that he had overslept. This is not working, in my opinion. Nisha was fantastic in executing the closing. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be using POP Yachts when searching for a new boat.
I enjoyed working with
Mark Eleffsen was one of the top salesmen I enjoyed working with. He always replied promptly to my way and was never in a hurry to make the sale. The finance department was a bit sloppy in my situation because there was much communication. It took them nearly two months to prepare the paperwork and send me the boat's title.
Pop Yachts did a good job
Pop Yachts did an excellent job putting my boat up on their website, but all of the work was entirely for the buyer. With a commission of $2500, I would have preferred somebody from the company to take care of some personal things, such as meeting the surveyor and potential buyers. The closing documents had an incorrect address that they rectified. My broker did not contact me following the selling of the boat to express congratulations or even a thank you.
Capt. Mark is the most professional
Capt. Mark is the most professional. I've worked with him for nearly one year to find my boat. He was on hand at night or day to answer my questions. I highly recommend Mark! I had a challenging closing that was plagued by numerous problems. It took me months to sort out with little or any assistance from pop boats. I was even paid a fee for closing. The seller promised me a lot of things that no one was able to keep up with.
He dropped Popyachts after three months.
We only had one show in six months. Our rep was ignorant of boats. She was on the dock and demanded: "the captain" (the owner) show us her craft! Communication was poor and slow all over all levels. Many Popyacht executives and representatives seemed like they were smug or overly defensive. Contract changes took a long time to complete. The rep supervisor's emails or the main office did not get a response. We needed to contact them multiple times to end the contract. Pop yachts claimed that they didn't cost us any amount. They cost us the top-selling season. Our slip neighbor was more thoughtful. He dropped Popyachts after three months.
They don't have any knowledge of the boats they offer
They don't have any knowledge of the boats they offer. They contact people who have added to them and then switch it to pop yachts. They don't know what they're selling and are knowingly misleading about the boat. I drove 3/12 hours to view a ship advertised as having 500 hours on motors. When I looked at the gauges, they indicated 1950 hours. The broker I had contact with was Mike Powell down in south Florida. Do not get involved with this person or Jenny Hays.
Bradley Vincent of Pop Yachts was a great help
Bradley Vincent of Pop Yachts was a great help with the boat I was considering. The deal was concluded until the lender made a mistake. Sorry that it didn't occur, but I'll be in contact with Bradley shortly.
Communtication and Knowledge Problems
The representative for the region. I purchased a boat through Pop Yachts, and at the beginning, everything seemed satisfactory. They told me to reach out to the agent listing the ship to make an appointment to visit the vessel. It worked, but then it became apparent that the agent representing the listing was entirely on the seller's side. There was no representation on my side, which will never happen again. The problem began because the agent listing Pop Yachts was not on the same page with the office. He would say something, and his counterpart at the Pop Yacht office would tell me something completely different. The pace of things slowed down at the time of closing the same way I did. I was required to make 99 percent of my phone calls to discover what was going on, as they were too busy to respond to calls. I'm going to reconsider using Pop Yachts in the future.
The article is unlikely to be released
I am currently searching for a diesel-powered pusher, and whenever I see an RV with a pop as the seller, I look. The article is unlikely to be released, but if for any reason, I'd recommend staying clear of them. These salespeople for used cars are among the most difficult to handle. They were meant to be an exciting experience and transformed into a total failure. If you're either a buyer or seller, avoid them.
All in all, I'm satisfied with the service offered by POP!
All in all, I'm satisfied with the service offered by POP! I found myself in a situation where I didn't have enough time to market my RV myself, and I needed to relocate it within some time. The POP team did an excellent job marketing the RV and managing the closing process. It cost me a small amount of money. However, it removed the majority of the stress of selling from me. I can also tell you from experience that the buyer was pleased with the result and POP. POP transaction.
Don't waste time!
We listed our boat in July. Our salesperson informed us that our ship was supposed to be listed at a much higher price than the amount we started at. She told us that she would sell it in two weeks at this price. We are just before the end of October, and after two price drops to $10,000, we have decided to end our contract. Many promises, but no results! Don't waste time! Nobody has ever stepped foot on our boat.
This is an unending nightmare that will never be over.
I was sold a boat with an unpaid title that was not cleared. There were leins due to the seller's delinquent property taxes. I've been unable to transfer the ownership or obtain a correct registration because of this lapse in judgment. This has led to thousands of dollars in fines by the licensing department. I think a brokerage should verify all information on the property they represent. This is an unending nightmare that will never be over.
Title and registration nightmare
Excellent experience for my wife and me. It has become a nightmare for the losing team. The sales representative and Closing associate responded to every question we asked, and emails were replied to within under 24 hours. The biggest problem was the title and registration documents we paid Pop Yachts to complete. The papers took almost an entire month to finish, and sure of our records were not properly filed. We needed to mail them new documents nearly a month after the sale. It is recommended to purchase your boat via Pop Yachts for safety. However, ithandlinghe the title and registration papers in case you wish to have them completed within the timeframe you want them to be. is recommended
It's a disaster!
They offered me a boat and a trailer, but the title is not clear or transferable on the trailer. It's a disaster! I've spent more than 1 1/2 years trying to resolve this issue (Covid issues had an impact). The Lien Holder has not responded as they cannot obtain an identification Tag for the trailer and cannot contact PopYachts. I suggest you avoid Gary Lochte, the Broker.
Absolutely the worst business ethics I've seen.
The brokerage played on the widow's feelings and sold the boat for 50% of its fair market value. The commissions they paid were over 40% of the amount Sellar got. If you're selling, be aware that these individuals only care for themselves and make their money without consideration for the interests of the boat owner. In any other profession, they'd be in jail! The worst business ethics I've seen.
It was a complete wasted time watching the market fall in value!
I sold my boat through Pop Yachts and had an awful experience with the agent who listed my boat. It was a completelysted time watching the market fall in value! I received more than forty "buyer registration, and nobody saw them. The listing agent did not respond to my emails to their supervisor.
The experience was beyond
The experience was beyond our expectations right from the start with the initial inquiry on the process of creating an offer to purchase our boat. Each time I called for help, they answered the phone and acknowledged my name. My salesperson Jim Spicer was very responsive and did a great job taking the pictures and videos on my vessel. The person who purchased my boat told me they believed it was my video which had the most influential factor in her decision to visit the boat in person and ultimately buy our boat. John Lombardi made the process more accessible of the buyer's offer and the final sale agreement. Not to mention, Christine Harrower, our closing advocate, did an excellent job in ensuring we had the proper documents to fill out and provided precise instructions on what documents to send her daily updates to us every day on the progress of closing. I recommend this business to anyone interested in buying or selling an RV or boat.
Extremely knowledgeable and friendly
I've never heard of Pop Yachts before but was advised by one of my friends.
They were extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Their assistance will allow you to gain access to a wider market.
The process is simple and fast.
They manage the majority of customer interactions and only send valid offers to me for attention.
It was worth every cent.
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My experience with Pop Yachts was…
My experience with Pop Yachts was great! My associate Brandon was with me all the way, offering advice on my Boat description, pricing, and adjustments when necessary. The span of advertising is the key. They reach a very large market, and take ALL calls with offers and help to filter out the non- serious offers. Would use them again 👍
Date of experience : 25 January 2024
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Thank you, Robert, for the terrific 5-star review! We are so glad that Brandon took great care of you while we found a buyer for your boat. We will be here if you are in the market to buy or sell a boat or RV, and we promise to make it as easy as possible. Thanks for choosing Pop!
Excellent Class A RV Buying Experience
I recently purchased a Class A motor home after a long search. Without seeking PopRVs out, I purchased it through them. I’m very pleased that I did. The rep, Sonny, was extremely helpful and patient with me and my specific desires. The Closing Advocate, Tracy, was SUPER. She was very congenial and professional and walked me through the process in a friendly manner. The listing agent, Raymond, went above and beyond what you get in today’s world of customer service. Everyone treated me with respect and kindness throughout the entire experience. I certainly recommend PopRVs.
Date of experience : 09 October 2023
Thank you for the outstanding review! We love hearing how helpful, professional and responsive our Pop Team is. We are truly grateful to have them support our customers as you've described. We appreciate you choosing Pop and wish you many great adventures in your new RV.
Impressive!
Pop RVs is an impressive resource for exploring the pre owned RV market. Wide variety of listings. Friendly people, good communication, helpful advice. Professional closing services. No fees up front. We want to replace camping with travel and are listing our 2018 travel trailer with Pop. We will then use them to buy a recent model class B or B+.
Date of experience : 28 May 2022
BEWARE This company will spam your…
BEWARE This company will spam your inbox until no end. Even after opting out of their emails and multiple direct emails to be left alone the emails continue. Brian Elsner is wildly unprofessional and his sales tactics are not only harassing and unprofessional but illegal. There are way too many options out there to sell a boat and I would take my business elsewhere.
Date of experience : 29 April 2024
We are truly sorry to hear about your negative experience with our email communications and the interactions with your Consultant. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or frustration this has caused you. We take your feedback seriously, and it is certainly not our intention to spam or harass our customers in any way. Your experience does not align with the standards of professionalism and respect that we strive to uphold. Unfortunately, we can not find any record of you under the name that you left us negative reviews under. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns further and to make things right, please contact [email protected] with more information so we can adequately address your concerns and work towards a resolution.
Excellent service from everyone at Popsells.
Excellent service from everyone I dealt with at Popsells. They kept me informed throughout the process and answered every question in a very timely manor. Andi was great at closing and I had all my documents sooner than expected. Great job from everyone at Popsells.
Date of experience : 07 March 2024
Thank you for the terrific review, Christopher. We are so glad that you had a great experience with Pop and our team. We wish you many great adventures in your new RV - she's a real beauty!!
Very Pleasant Experience
Pop RV -We worked with Trey Ricard & Bob Reilly (local agent) to try to sell our class B 2015 Roadtrek CS Adventurous. They were both very prompt and efficient in replying to our calls, emails & texts. We found a buyer (our neighbor) before they could produce a buyer. However, we were very pleased with the service and would highly recommend Pop RV if you need to sell your vehicle, whatever it may be.
Date of experience : 13 February 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with Pop RVs and for considering us for selling your 2015 Roadtrek CS Adventurous. We are glad to hear that Trey and Bob provided prompt and efficient communication and service throughout the process, even though you found a buyer on your own. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you will keep us in mind for any future RV needs.
Highly recommend
Popsells did an incredible job for me. From beginning to end, they kept me informed every step of the way. The first buyer they brought me purchased my boat, and the closing process was seamless and very fast. My representative, Steve Sotelo, was knowledgeable, prompt, and overall an awesome guy.
Date of experience : 18 October 2023
Thanks for the outstanding review, Jonathon! We are so glad to hear that we were able to quickly find a buyer for your boat and the Pop Team made closing seamless and fast. We hope to have the pleasure of working with you again in the future.
Put my mind at ease
I was nervous about purchasing a used RV from out of state! The staff at Pop RV helped put my mind at ease throughout the process by being quick to respond, providing detailed responses to my questions, carefully walking me through the process, and keeping me advised of progress toward release of title after closing. Well worth the closing fee to work with people who are knowledgeable and helpful. Big thanks to Brandon, Tracy, and Shane!
Date of experience : 06 April 2022
Bought a 2010 Andros Bonefish 22
Bought a 2010 Andros Bonefish 22. Pop Yachts Reps (Cindy, Hannah, and Mike) were all OUTSTANDING as well as Rock Solid Funding for financing. If your looking for a boat I’d highly Recommend them, they made the process as seamless as possible and responded within minutes if I had a question of concern. Do yourself a favor and use Pop Yachts for your boat purchases, I will definitely use them again if I buy another boat in the future.
Date of experience : 24 March 2023
Thank you so much, Austyn, for taking the time to write such a glowing review of Pop Yachts and our representatives Cindy, Hannah, and Mike. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us and that we were able to make the boat purchasing process as seamless as possible for you. It's great to know that you were pleased with our responsiveness and our ability to address any questions or concerns you had in a timely manner. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and we're glad to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future Enjoy your Andros Bonefish 22 (nice choice)!
Hanna Banana earns POP 9.5 stars
Pop is the greatest platform I’ve ever experienced is selling a unit, I had been trying for 6 months on my own with not much action. 2 days after listing I received a offer for $4000 more than what I was trying to get. Roy my personal representative was to my place with in days to make video and take pictures ( all at pops expense) showing it very well. My heart and greatest appreciation goes to “Hanna Banana “for her tireless dedication and ability to handle a very complex closing over the weekend. She started @ 5 stars and by time everything was finished I moved her up to 9.5 ( I’m a communist judge and never give 10.0) . She is a true professional and reflects the dedication that POP has for clients, they should be proud to have her on board
Date of experience : 04 February 2024
WOW, Joseph, thank you for this outstanding review! We are so glad that we were able to sell your RV for more than you wanted within 2 days. We especially love hearing the praises of our Pop Team. We are also amazed by their dedication and professionalism. We are grateful to have them on board. Thank you for choosing Pop. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Pop's is fantastic!!
Pop's is fantastic!! The buying process was quick and easy. Everyone was very professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable! I want to thank everyone at Pop's!
Date of experience : 10 June 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Darren! We're delighted to hear that you found Pop fantastic and that the buying process was quick and easy. It's great to know that our team's professionalism, courtesy, and knowledge made your experience a positive one. Your kind words will be shared with the Pop team.
I contacted Paul Albert to sell our…
I contacted Paul Albert to sell our xpress skiff. He immediately got back to us and came by the next morning to take pictures, videos, and make an amazing advertisement. He was professional, and the communication was 5 star! I would highly recommend Paul at Pop Yachts for any buying or selling of boats. Thanks again!
Date of experience : 03 September 2022
Thanks, Jami! It was our pleasure assisting with your skiff, and we appreciate the recommendation for Paul. All the best in your next adventures!
The appointment to view the RV was made…
The appointment to view the RV was made quickly and we are able to conclude our business within one day. The RV offered was an excellent condition which was also reflected in the advertisement. The consultants for getting the RV financed registered and in my possession, we're all very professional and extremely competent. The whole process was finished within 7 days over the Christmas holidays which I thought was next to impossible. Thank you very much I will recommend you in the future. Marty Novinski
Date of experience : 19 December 2023
Thank you so much for the outstanding, detailed review, Marty! We are so glad that you were able to find the perfect RV and complete the transaction within one week, over the holidays. We love hearing that the Pop Team is professional, competent, and expeditious. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you many great adventures in your new motorhome!
From beginning to end POP RVs has been…
From beginning to end POP RVs has been exceptional with communicating to me the selling status of my RV. I've spoken with their various departments from coast-to-coast and have never even had one dropped call. We have employed PDF's, phone messages, phone calls, emails, and electronic signatures; all without a single hiccup. I've haven't met one employee in person. To me that's pretty amazing and shows the versatility and knowledge they've created in their marketing program. I'm very impressed and I have a degree in Advertising and Marketing. I would use POP RVs in the future - without question. Randy V.
Date of experience : 12 July 2022
Fantastic! It was our pleasure to introduce your Sightseer to that just-right buyer. Your kind words about our professional team and processes capture exactly what we strive to do every single day. Thanks, and all the best in your next adventures.
Perfect transaction!
If you're the seller of a moderate-to-high-end vessel, the challenge is getting your vessel in front of the right buyer (who most often will not be anywhere near your market). POP Yachts is UNIQUELY built to do just this. Seamless process, professional and courteous staff, and in my case a full $10K more than I could get in my geographic area. WIN/WIN. Worth every dime.
Date of experience : 03 August 2022
Fantastic! It was our pleasure to assist with your beautiful, high-performance Eliminator. We appreciate the kudos for our marketing services and professional team. All the best in your next adventures!
Our experience with using PopRV as our…
Our experience with using PopRV as our broker in the recent RV purchase was excellent. They truly did not miss a detail and the level of communication was high. Each touch point and each staff person did a really good job and that made much less work and aggravation for us. It is the first time we've had a fully enjoyable purchase of this nature with no frustration.
Date of experience : 01 November 2022
Thanks, Barbara! It's been our pleasure to assist with the Flagstaff, and we sincerely appreciate the kudos for our team and our processes. All the best in your new adventures!
We sold our vintage Airstream with POP…
We sold our vintage Airstream with POP RV and the experience was great. They work diligently to get a fair deal done for the buyers and sellers. The communication was top notch from start to finish. We had tried several different avenues on our own to sell it but POP was definitely our best route. The entire team is absolutely awesome to work with especially Christine, Rome and Abe. They take all the worry out securing the funds and the paperwork. We couldn’t be happier with the entire process. We definitely will use POP again either buying or selling. Thank y’all so much for a fantastic experience!!!
Date of experience : 15 July 2022
Excellent! Our professional team strives for 100% satisfaction. It was our pleasure to help you find the right buyer for your classic Airstream. All the best in your next adventures!
A great, safe way to sell our motorhome
Just a short note to say a big thank you to each and everyone on the PopSell RV team who have worked directly or indirectly in bringing the sale of our Bay Star to a satisfying conclusion. Needless to say, we initially were more than a little anxious about the whole sale process. PopSell’s professionalism and swift teamwork were impressive and reassuring. A special thanks to our local rep, Tom, for his help in chasing prospective buyers and skills in securing a successful outcome. It was a pleasure to do business with all of you. Keep up the good work and thanks again for helping us move on to our next adventure.
Date of experience : 10 April 2022
Buying a boat was easy with Pop Yachts.
My boat buying experience with Pop Yachts was professional and quick. Very responsive and helped out with every step of the transaction. I would do business again with them, highly recommend. Michael Hill and Paul Albert were great reps!
Date of experience : 05 December 2023
Thanks for the outstanding review, Aaron! We love hearing how great the Pop Team is and how they make the boat buying experience quick and professional. We will be here, ready to help whenever you're ready to buy or sell a boat or RV. Wishing you many great days out on the water in your new boat!
Pop Rv was very impressive
Pop Rv was very impressive. Garett was over the top on service something my wife and I were when we were selling real estate. The professionalism with this company is very refreshing . Very happy how this buying experience happened in a safe and secure manor. thanks John
Date of experience : 01 November 2023
Thank you for the outstanding review, John. We are so happy to hear that Garett was over the top on service and that the Pop team always treated you with professionalism. Congratulations on the purchase of your new RV. We hope that you and your wife have many great adventures in it!
Is POP Yachts a Scam? Why Many Believe it Is
In its own words, POP Yachts is a boat broker. Otherwise, its version of an About Us page is filled with the kind of information that most people would expect, which is to say, a description of what it does as well as how it does it but touched up to make it as presentable as possible. Something that isn’t particularly uncommon for business websites to say the least. However, if interested individuals choose to look further using search engines, chances are good that they will turn up further web pages on other webpages with much more unpleasant things to say about the boat broker. Due to this, it is perfectly natural for them to wonder whether POP Yachts is a scam or not.
Is POP Yachts a Scammer?
Unfortunately, there is no simple and straightforward method for telling when a business has crossed the line from being a poor provider of products and services to being a straight-up scam. There are plenty of places where people have posted complaints about POP Yachts. For proof, look no further than the Better Business Bureau , which has provided it with a B- rating based on a total of 11 complaints. Furthermore, it is important to note that the Better Business Bureau has listed a 3-star review based on an aggregate of the customer reviews that have been submitted to it. Curiously, these reviews are either very good or very bad with few reviews that are in-between, which could be interpreted to mean that POP Yachts customers either have very good or very bad experiences. This is further supported by what people have said on various boat forums, which show a fair amount of negativity mixed in with some pretty positive comments.
As for the exact nature of the complaints, they are wide-ranging in nature rather than focused on one or even a small number of issues. In some cases, people complained about POP Yachts representatives misrepresenting the truth, which is a serious warning sign for obvious reasons. In other cases, complaints ranged from the poor attitude of POP Yachts representatives to a lack of response on the part of the boat broker and over-aggressiveness in their attempts to convince boat owners to sell through them. Based on this, it seems reasonable to say that POP Yachts has some serious issues, particularly since the range of reviews posted on a number of websites make it clear that this isn’t just one or two customers who are dissatisfied by their interactions with the boat broker.
Moving on, it is curious to note that POP Yachts claims to be one of the best businesses of its kind when measured using the reviews posted on Trustpilot.com . For those who are unfamiliar with that particular name, Trustpilot.com is a review website where customers can post reviews about the businesses that they have interacted with. Perhaps unsurprisingly, online review sites are filled with dishonest reviews, which are the inevitable outcome when there are such strong incentives at work without the corresponding barriers set up to prevent people from acting upon them. However, Trustpilot.com is particularly concerning because KwikChex has turned up actual examples of fake reviews on its website, which isn’t helped by the fact that the website lets its premium users filter the reviews that interested individuals see without any indication that said reviews have been filtered. Combined, these facts don’t exactly inspire a great deal of confidence in what Trustpilot.com has to say on the matter, particularly when there are so many other complaints on other websites that contradict the substance of this particular claim.
Summed up, there is no simple and straightforward method for determining whether POP Yachts is a scam or not. When one considers the fact that it has been in business for years and years, it seems probable that it isn’t a scam so much as a business that hasn’t been very good at satisfying a substantial number of the customers that it has interacted with. However, whether POP Yachts is a scam or not probably isn’t actually that interesting for most consumers out there. Instead, what most of them are really interested in is whether POP Yachts can be trusted to provide them with their desired service or not, in which case, the answer is at best a “maybe, maybe not.” Suffice to say that this isn’t what anyone would consider to be a stirring endorsement, meaning that interested individuals might want to look elsewhere. Something that is particularly true because there isn’t exactly a shortage of other service providers that can help them with whatever it is that they are looking for in this regard.
How Can You Tell that Something Is a Scam Anyways?
In any case, interested individuals might want to look into the various ways that they can pick up on something being a scam, which should help them avoid a wide range of potential pitfalls. Generally speaking, interested individuals should be suspicious of anything that sounds too good to be true. In fact, they should be suspicious of anything that is making them rush into a decision because that reduces the chances of them making a cool, reasoned-out choice that is in their genuine best interests. Under this light, something that sounds too good to be true is suspicious because it seems designed to encourage them to rush into a decision instead of thinking about it. Similarly, if someone is getting a lot of pressure from the representatives of a business into making a decision, that tends to be rather suspicious as well, though to be perfectly fair, it is possible that they are just pushy salespeople rather than scammers seeking to pressure consumers into making a bad decision.
Besides this, there are various other things to watch out for. For instance, a business that hasn’t existed for very long time is very suspicious because they are a complete and utter unknown, meaning that it is best to look elsewhere. Likewise, if a business has no physical presence at the place that they are claiming, that is even more suspicious. Fortunately, the Internet makes it easier for people to communicate than ever before, meaning that if people are interested, they should have no problems finding more information on how to pick up on potential problems.
Allen Lee is a Toronto-based freelance writer who studied business in school but has since turned to other pursuits. He spends more time than is perhaps wise with his eyes fixed on a screen either reading history books, keeping up with international news, or playing the latest releases on the Steam platform, which serve as the subject matter for much of his writing output. Currently, Lee is practicing the smidgen of Chinese that he picked up while visiting the Chinese mainland in hopes of someday being able to read certain historical texts in their original language.
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The POP agents maintained contact with me several times each day until we found a solution around the situation. Without the glitch, from day 1 to possession would have been 7 or 8 days; with the glitch it was 10 days. I'll 100% use POP in the future! Date of experience: July 26, 2024. Reply from popsells.com.
Location of This Business. 5717 Bessie Dr, Sarasota, FL 34233-2330. BBB File Opened: 4/13/2011. Years in Business: 15. Business Started: 7/6/2009. Business Incorporated:
1011 posts · Joined 2001. #27 · Apr 29, 2019. Curiously, I just got an email from a Pop Yachts scammer broker in Bradenton, and the boat is on Craigslist in Maine. Wanted to get my phone number so he could "call and explain the process." Said he wanted to market the boat and charge any fees to the buyer.
Read 1269 customer reviews of Pop Yachts, one of the best Consumer Services businesses at * CORPORATE OFFICE - NO INVENTORY ONSITE *, 5717 Bessie Dr, Sarasota, FL 34233 United States. Find reviews, ratings, directions, business hours, and book appointments online.
Buying a boat was easy with Pop Yachts. My boat buying experience with Pop Yachts was professional and quick. Very responsive and helped out with every step of the transaction. I would do business again with them, highly recommend. Michael Hill and Paul Albert were great reps! Date of experience: December 05, 2023
Start your review of POP Yachts. Overall rating. 116 reviews. 5 stars. 4 stars. 3 stars. 2 stars. 1 star. Filter by rating. Search reviews. Search reviews. David T. Marysville, OH. 0. 2. Jan 7, 2022. Over all, my experience with purchasing a boat thru Pop Yachts was generally ok. I am used to buying a boat from either a dealer or a private ...
Pop Yachts has 42 reviews on 99consumer.com, with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5. This indicates that most consumers are dissatisfied with their business interactions and dealing. Therefore, caution is advised when considering purchases or engagements with the business.
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Pop Yachts. Thank you for the great review, Niall. We will share your kind words with the team. We hope that you have many great days out on the water in your new boat! 32w. Pop Yachts, Sarasota. 17,236 likes · 46 talking about this. Connecting boat owners with water lovers.
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Furthermore, it is important to note that the Better Business Bureau has listed a 3-star review based on an aggregate of the customer reviews that have been submitted to it. Curiously, these reviews are either very good or very bad with few reviews that are in-between, which could be interpreted to mean that POP Yachts customers either have ...
I bought a boat with Pop Yachts. My buyer's agent worked with the seller's agent, both Pop Yachts, and they split the commission. It was a smooth transaction, and Pop Yachts handled all the paperwork. This being my first boat, I took up the company's offer to transfer the USCG documentation for a modest fee.
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POP Yachts lists it for $90000. Thats how they make their commission. The difference is pop yachts goes out and takes detailed pics of every single surface of the boat - well over 100 pictures. the buyer will have a much better idea of the boat than my 20 odd CL pictures. They also check the specs and go over them.
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You work as a pre-owned yacht broker for a company that competes with Pop Yachts. Since Pop Yachts opened the doors in 2009, Pop has completed over 18,500 successful sales. Pop Yachts has mastered the art of developing strong client relationships without the need for face-to-face engagement through adapting new technologies.
pop-yachts. i was looking at a 38fever they had.they returned all my e-mail and phone calls.other than that i do not know much about them.some of these companys selling boats will not return calls or e-mails.not the makeing of a good busness person if you ask me. Reply. 08-21-2010, 11:08 AM. # 7. Jade212. Registered.
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Anyone considering using POP Yachts. I recommend you avoid them like the plague! I bought a boat from them months ago and the experience has gone from bad to worse. They pretend to be professional and experienced but when it comes time for the rubber to meet the road, they fall flat! I am currently unable to register my boat because they cannot ...
Pop Yachts, good/bad reviews? Reply Subscribe . Thread Tools 09-26-2012, 09:06 PM #31 Michael1. Registered . Join Date: Oct 2004. Location: Newbury Park, CA. Posts: 1,495 Likes: 75 Received 47 Likes on 30 Posts Quote: Originally Posted by BajaFresh. Oh Michael, don't be such a skeptic! ...
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Is POP Yachts a good company to work for? POP Yachts has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 108 reviews left anonymously by employees. 50% of employees would recommend working at POP Yachts to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.
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The reviews of POP Yachts seem to be split, but most who have dealt with them seemed to happy on both the sales and purchasing side of things. Reply. 02-15-2015, 01:00 PM #45 mindog20. Registered . Join Date: Feb 2010. Posts: 62 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts In 2013, My parents were looking for a boat, they originally found it on Pop ...
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