Selling a Tank before it’s available?

[blstravler]

So I’m thinking about upgrading from my current Red Sea 425xl to a larger tank. I’d like to get it sold prior to my new tank arriving. Was going to ask for a 15% non refundable deposit to hold the tank. This way I know I have a serious buyer. I really don’t have room to house the empty tank once I get the new one so I’m going to need the person to pick it up that day. I feel like the deposit just ensures no one will back out once they commit. The tank is only a year old and I’m only selling the tank and stand not the sump. Was going to ask $1,000 for the tank - so if I get the $1,000 I’d be asking for the $150 deposit.

Anyone else have experience doing the same type of sale?

 

[Parent_usmc]

I'm sure if someone was serious about the hobby and willing to spend 1000 dollars on a tank then this would be fine. Just my opinion

 

[blstravler]

I'm sure if someone was serious about the hobby and willing to spend 1000 dollars on a tank then this would be fine. Just my opinion

Was thinking the same - I’m assuming this type of sale is allowed?

 

[Parent_usmc]

As in legally? If there's no written contract and your only excepting cash then I don't see why there's a problem... and lawyers in the building haha

 

[blstravler]

I mean is it allowed on R2R - as it not the typical sale.

 

[Reefs and Geeks]

I wouldn't see an issue with that type of sale. Good call on getting a deposit in advance. When I sold my last tank, I had 4 people with a day/time set to pick it up that all fell through before I finally got someone to actually show up. I was practically giving the tank away too. The worst thing about selling anything on here, or craigslist, or FB marketplace is how flakey people are. Blows my mind

I would also just be sure to include good pictures of the tank, especially any scratches or damage so the buyer knows exactly what they are getting before they show up.