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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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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 .

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!

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

Never would I recommend this company we just heard a detailed story about how they scam people. all I can say is take 1 minute and look all over the web people are posting bad stories daily about this scam company boaters beware!

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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

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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)!

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

Good Overall Experience

Good overall experience working with Pops RV. Only thing I would recommend is have the area representative be available at inspection or delivery of the RV to assist with any issues that might arise. Other than that they worked to keep me informed on the sale transaction Rusty from Pops stepped in to help with getting me the paperwork from the finance company as it was running late. He also ensured I was reimbursed late fees I was assessed for the paperwork not getting to me on time. Would recommend Pop RVs if you’re in the market for an RV.

Date of experience : 31 October 2023

Thank you for the review and recommendation, Steven. We are always looking to expand our Pop Consultants across the country, but in some cases there is not a local representative (yet). If you happen to know anyone interested in being a local rep, please ask them to visit popsellscareers.com. We are glad that Rusty was able to get your paperwork delivered and took care of your late fees due to the delay in delivery. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you many great adventures in your new RV!

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!

This possibly the worse broker whom…

This possibly the worse broker whom I've ever dealt. They send multiple confused emails, cancel appoints frequently and with almost no notice, schedule appointments at times they have told I'm not available. After four (4) weeks and requesting to see five (5) 'vessels,' haven't been able to see any. The one appointment not canceled, the rep wasn't at the address I had been given

Date of experience : 02 February 2022

Pop Yachts and Sonny provided a great experience with selling my boat. Their marketing and outreach is superior. They qualify potential buyers and provide the serious buyers with verified funds. My boat was sold within two months during the off season for boating. Sonny and the team did a great job. Would definitely list or purchased form Pop and Sonny again

Date of experience : 24 February 2022

Great Company to serve as an advisor between a buyer and a seller

We knew we wanted to purchase a specific higher-end Class A motorcoach and being a CPA, we didn't want to pay the upcharge that you pay when purchasing through a RV dealership. Given the cost of this RV, we were not comfortable trying to navigate a purchase directly with a seller. Luckily, we found the (almost) exact RV we wanted and it was listed by Popsells. The entire process was seamless from the negotiations to the RV titling/tag receipt. The communication was better than expected as I was consistently informed. Given the industry in which I work (Audit Director of the largest title company in the US), I was amazed by the escrow process, including the security around the wire process (which can be very risky in today's world and the use of email). There is not one thing I can point out in Popsells' process that needs enhancement from a buyer's point of view (and that says a lot coming from someone in the audit field). I highly recommend having this company by your side when making a purchase of this size.

Date of experience : 22 January 2024

They are very helpful

They are very helpful, the prossess went so smooth. I would recammend the to every one

Date of experience : 27 April 2024

Thank you for your kind words, Wayne! We're thrilled to hear that you found our Pop Team helpful and that the process went smoothly for you. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation. If you ever need any assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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!

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.

Kevin was fantastic!

Kevin was fantastic! I was skeptical at first, but his attention to detail and communication was spot on. Lauren was very responsive and helpful with all paperwork related items. Overall it was a great experience and I'm very happy with the result.

Date of experience : 26 February 2024

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are so happy that you had a great experience with Pop and our Team. Enjoy!!

Cory was very attentive to my needs and…

Cory was very attentive to my needs and sent me quite number of boats to consider buying. Although I ended up purchasing a boat on my own, not affiliated with Pops Boats, I would not hesitate to use them the next time I'm in the market to purchase a boat. Thank you Cory! Ron C. Raleigh, NC

Date of experience : 10 January 2024

Thanks for the great review, Ron! We are glad that Cory sent you a lot of boat options for sale through Pop. We wish you many great days out on the water in your new boat and hope that we have the pleasure of working with you again in the future.

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!

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!

Flawless Experience

With all of the businesses that we deal with, there are few times that you can say you had an absolutely flawless experience. Pop RV is one of those rare exceptions. From very friendly customer service to excellent communication, they deliver on all counts. If you think you have found your next RV or new toy and are wondering if these are the right people to go through, you can stop looking. Highly recommend these guys!

Date of experience : 01 March 2022

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

We purchased a 1999 Chris Craft boat…

We purchased a 1999 Chris Craft boat July 2022. We reached out 7/3/22 & picked up boat 7/30/22. It was extremely painful process dealing with popyachts office & closing department. Steve Friedrich was our saving grace, as he helped balance out all the issues we were having with Christine Harrower, our closing person. We also reached out to Rusty Kline her manager without a response till after we were actually closing. The actual close day went mostly without a hitch, but I would never recommend the company, which actually charged me the buyer $495.00 to do the closing documents- which was required if we wanted to buy boat. The papers were sent & accurate & came pretty quickly, but everything else I had to essentially set up ( inspection, sea trial) myself.

Date of experience : 30 July 2022

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We purchased a Tiffin motor home from Pop RV. Allen and Tracy were great to work with. They made our purchase very smooth from start to finish. We would definitely use POP RV again if we are ever interested in buying another RV.

Date of experience : 15 December 2023

Thank you for the terrific review, Dan. We love hearing how easy the Pop Team makes purchasing an RV. We will be sure to pass your comments along to them. We will be here, ready to help, should you decide to purchase another RV (or boat). Wishing you many great adventures in your new motorhome - she's a real beauty!!

First Time Buyer - Expectations Exceeded!

This was the first time purchasing a boat. The Pop Buyer's agent AND selling agent were very friendly. They worked in the best interest of all parties involved. Buyer's agent (Tab B.) was very helpful in navigating my first time purchase with professional advice and fast response times. Closing department (Tricia) was proactive in helping resolve issues and ensuring closing happened on time. SO GLAD I used Pop for my first time boat purchase. Will use again on future sales/purchases! Good job Pop Team!

Date of experience : 20 December 2022

Excellent! It's been our pleasure to assist with the Hydra-Sports, and we appreciate your kudos for our team and processes. All the best in your new adventures!

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Very unfortunate experience with my…

Very unfortunate experience with my sales Rep Ralph Palmisano. All i did was ask that he remove my email from the email distribution list and i got several nasty replies. Many other platforms to sell your RV. I wish there was a way i can attach pics of text messages.

Date of experience : 07 March 2023

Reply from popsells.com

Michelle, we are very sorry to hear this. We strive to make it very easy for customers to receive and opt out of our email notifications. We apologize that was not the case for you. We have escalated this to management to be sure no one else has a similar experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope that you will reconsider using Pop RVs in the future. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any further details or if we can assist you in any way. Best wishes in selling your RV.

Great experience

Was hesitant to go through a brokerage company to buy an RV, but our experience was flawless. Easy to communicate with the seller and arrange a time to view the unit in another state. Financial transactions were also easy, wish we had utilized Pop's to sell our RV!

Date of experience : 06 February 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, Kathy! We love hearing that you had a flawless experience using Pop RV's brokerage services to purchase your RV. We understand that making a large purchase like an RV can be daunting, and we're glad to have been able to provide you with a seamless and stress-free experience. It's great to hear that our team made it easy for you to communicate with the seller and arrange a time to view the unit in another state. We strive to make the process as convenient as possible for our customers. We're also delighted to hear that the financial transactions were smooth for you. We appreciate your trust in us and hope to continue providing you with exceptional service in the future. If you ever need help selling your RV or purchasing another one, we'd be happy to assist you again.

I hired Jeff in Bay Area to sell my…

I hired Jeff in Bay Area to sell my boat. He instead supported me and sell my boat …he supported his friends in boatyard. Jeff burger is not good sells person but a good lire. I didn’t have trust to him and he was not reliable sells person. I didn’t have good experience and wasted my time for almost one year with this company and do not recommend. Just advertising by yourself and don’t wast your time

Date of experience : 31 March 2023

Rose, we are sorry that we could not find buyers for your boats. We did advertise your boats online, and true to our name Pop (Paid on performance), we did not charge you any money for those efforts. We wish you the best of luck in selling your boats.

Smooth sale

Smooth sale, (pun intended). Jeff and AJ were very accommodating with strange requests from myself. Whole sale went without any problems. Will definitely come back when ready to upgrade our boat in the future. Thank you Pop Yachts

Date of experience : 18 February 2022

Working with Pops staff on a purchase

I recently had the opportunity to buy a boat through Pops with the help of Tab Binzel. I then worked with Tracy Allen and Rusty Kline on the closing. I must say that everyone I worked with went out of their way to make this a seamless and easy transaction. Responses were quick and courteous. I would recommend Pops without hesitation.

Date of experience : 28 January 2022

Completely Satisfied With POP

The advertising of my Motor Home was effective, with a number of interested buyers registering with POP. My sales representative came personally to photograph the RV for the advertising. He met on site with every prospective buyer to help me show it and to help negotiate with buyers showing interest. The process went perfectly. I was satisfied with the selling price, and the closing and transfer of title was easy, with no issues. If I had not used POP, my RV would not have been sold when it did. I highly recommend POP.

Date of experience : 29 January 2022

Terrible listing experience with sales rep

I listed my boat with Pop Yachts and I had a terrible experience with the listing agent. I received over 40 "buyer registration" and never had one person see it. The listing agent would never respond to emails and neither did thier supervisor. It was a total waste of time while watching the market come down in price!

Date of experience : 22 June 2022

Buyer Beware

17 hour drive: Check Engine Light and ABS warnings. 1300+ hours on old, rusty generator, dead batteries, broken, missing items, unkempt, filthy. Waste of time, gas, energy, $$.

Date of experience : 31 July 2022

We appreciate your feedback. Pop takes pride in accurate listings, and we are sorry that you were disappointed with your showing. The 2005 Sunseeker which caught your attention was a new listing, with photos and video provided by the seller. A member of our management team will contact you to further explore your experience. Thanks.

This is the first time I have purchased using POP

This is the first time I have purchased through POP Yachts. I would use them again. The whole process seemed to flow pretty good. Seemed like the best way to communicate with the closing staff is E mail. Mabie I didn't research thoroughly enough but I was surprised when the buyer also was charged $495 closing cost. Now that I know what the cost are up front, I will know to take that into consideration on my offer. All the paper work I received to take to DMV was in excellent order and very professional.

Date of experience : 27 July 2022

Excellent! It was our pleasure assisting with the beautiful Harris tritoon, and we appreciate your review of our team and processes. All the best in your new adventures!

I need to know about California…

I need to know about California registration, and they told me to look it up at DMV ... Thankyou very much I did not know exactly how helpful you were I am more worried about having the correct emission standards and since they have handled sales .. including sales in California, i thought i would get some guidance

Date of experience : 07 September 2022

Paula, it's our pleasure to assist with your search for the perfect RV or boat. Every Pop buyer has the opportunity to complete a professional inspection of any unit prior to making a purchase decision. Once you make a choice, our Closing Department makes sure you have all the documentation required to register that unit in your name. A member of our leadership team will contact you to further explore your options. Thanks.

We WERE supposed to close today. We did not.

I've been TRYING to purchase through Pop Yachts since August 27th! I've been re-assigned 3 closing agents, 1 director of closing, 2 boat brokers, ............ we WERE supposed to close on Thurs the 13th (ie. "today" before Midnight) It is almost like they just DO NOT WANT to make a sale nor do they act like the know how to sell anything. They have come up with every excuse in the book as to why *I* am more concerned with getting the ball rolling/us-going with each step than they are..... to my knowledge, the ONLY thing that they have done thus far, is presented my offer to the seller/owner (who accepted), drafted a tentative agreement, and now playing Pass-The-Buck Email-style!!!!!!!! I am trying to find boats NOT listed with Pop Yachts at this point!!!!! #SoFrustrated They are SUPER TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL!

Date of experience : 12 October 2022

The process was easing

Greg,Paul and Hanna definitely made the process easy and as painless as possible.

Date of experience : 06 March 2024

POP Yachts, A Professional Team of Brokers

After 35 years of sailing our 1987 Catalina 25 (Backdraft) my wife and I arrived a difficult decision the sale our sailing craft. POP Yachts Brokers assisted us with advertising, finding a perspective buyer, and closing the sale. We were assisted by a team of true professionals that made what may have been a stressful experience, one of joy. The POP Yachts Team kept us informed revert step of the way exhibiting a personal touch. On two occasions our sales broker visited our boat to create a catalog of photos to promote the sale and a second visit to ensure a smooth transfer to the new owner. The POP Yachts Team member handling the closing of the sale led us through the process step by step, that made it seamless. I recommend anyone selling a boat of any type reach out POP Yachts and engage tire team of professionals.

Date of experience : 07 July 2022

Fantastic! It was our pleasure to introduce your Catalina 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.

Laura Manges was very responsive from…

Laura Manges was very responsive from the beginning of the process of selling my boat. She kept me updated and produced 18 folks that were interested in my vessel. The follow up was very impressive as well, almost daily emails. I would use Laura again at Pop Yachts.

Date of experience : 18 January 2022

This is a 5 star company

This is a 5 star company. Soup to nuts they handled everything regarding the solicitation’s to the paperwork all the way around. I’ve utilized the services of Pops Yachts for a purchase and finally to sell. They can handle both the purchase and the sales very professionally and proficiently. DBB

Date of experience : 12 May 2022

Pop Yachts Great Experience

We delt with Richard Salinas and he was great! He stayed in contact, worked with us all hours of the day and night, and shared listings that fit what we were really looking for. He was committed to finding us the boat we wanted and kept us updated all the time. We also delt with Hannah Deichler when it came time to close the sale. She also stayed in contact with us through the entire process. She also said if there are any issues with licensing, since we are in a different state, that we can contact her anytime and she would help. We got a great boat and had a great experience! We would recommend Pop Yachts to anyone!

Date of experience : 03 April 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Pop Yachts! We are glad to hear that Richard and Hannah provided great service and made the boat-buying process smooth and easy for you. It's wonderful to know that you are happy with your purchase and we appreciate your recommendation. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need any further assistance in the future. Happy Boating!!

FIVE BIG stars for the team I dealt…

FIVE BIG stars for the team I dealt with. Starting with Jon Novak, who was our sales rep. Cannot say enough good things about him. Always friendly and professional, always answered questions and concerns promptly. Even after the sale, showed interest in our trips and how everything went. Then Christine Harrower, our closing agent. Another shining five star agent. Got it done for us sooner than expected. A pleasure to work with her. She responded to concerns and questions, even late into the evening hours. Robert was our contact when seeing the motor home. On time, and very helpful with his suggestions. Just a super nice guy. Another 5 star performer. The closing manager also checked twice with us to make sure everything had gone well. Can’t commend these folks enough to really convey just how good things went and how smoothly our purchase went. I highly recommend Pop RV!

Date of experience : 26 April 2023

WOW, thank you so much for the incredible review, Donnie! We agree, John, Christine and Robert are amazing. They consistently go above and beyond to create experiences just as you describe. We are genuinely grateful to have them on our team! We love hearing stories like this from our customers, and are so glad that you took the time to share this online. Wishing you many great adventures in your new RV. Please reach out if we can help you again in the future.

Garbage. Their "We add our commission on top" gimmick is nice in theory but not practical in the real world. Don't be fooled by this marketing ploy. The artificially inflated price where Pop adds their commission on top of your advertised price deters buyers from making a good offer that they normally would have considered at the regular (non-POP) price. If they do make an offer, POP will still want their commission so the seller is left to take the hit as the offer will significantly reduce the sellers net afyer the commission is paid out. One other thing they WONT tell you is they don't advertise on YachtWorld. Instead they have their own directory which it trash compared to the reach of listing on YachtWorld. I have dealt with a few POP reps/agents and they are very shady and deceptive.

Date of experience : 29 March 2023

We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with Pop Yachts. We take all feedback seriously, and we apologize for any inconvenience or frustration that you may have experienced during the selling process. We market products on the most popular highest traffic sites on the internet to get a listing millions of impressions and a high degree of customer interaction. Pop Sells is completely transparent and provides a seller disclosure indicating exactly what your costs will be when your boat is sold. This information is covered in our Customer Marketing Agreement which we require every customer who lists a product to sign prior to marketing the product. Please reach out to us and we will strive to continue to resolve this matter [email protected].

Great experience,

Great experience, The staff guides you through every step of the purchasing process and makes sure you understand what is happening and what is needed from you.

Date of experience : 08 December 2023

Thank you for the terrific review, MM. We are glad to hear that the Pop Team guided you through the boat-buying process, providing a great experience. We wish you many great days out on the water in your new boat!

The people and processes at PY are top…

The people and processes at PY are top knotch and show a real interest in guiding clients through a complex process. I enjoyed everything about the experience, and it was a totally smooth transaction. A+.

Date of experience : 28 June 2023

Thanks so much for the outstanding review, Danny! We are glad that we were able to help you through the purchase of your new boat with an A_ smooth transition. Wishing you many great times out on the water in your new boat.

Are Pop Yachts Trustworthy: How Good and Reliable Are They?

Are you thinking about selling or buying a boat? Are you looking for a broker to assist you in selling or purchasing your yacht at a reasonable price?

Pop Yachts is proud of its reputation as a trustworthy organization that represents each vessel entrusted competently.

Pop Yacht will assist you in selling your boat. In fact, if you wish to get a boat, they can assist you as well. Let’s see how well they perform and how well they handle their clients.

Key Points:

• Pop Yachts’ is one of the world’s largest, most dependable, most advanced, and well-known yacht brokerage.
• Pop Yachts has completed over 18,500 successful sales since its founding in 2009.
• According to clients, the listing site and product photos are good and contribute to the positive outcome.

Pop Yachts – How Good Are They?

POP Yachts features the most powerful web-based lead management tool set available, as well as a blueprint for nurturing leads to completion. They are professionals in lead generation and management for on-line businesses.

POP Yachts does not charge any upfront fees to its clients; instead, they are paid based on their performance.

POP Yachts believes that every boat they work with should be accurately represented. They will show you up to 100 photos of each vessel they represent and will honestly answer all of your queries.

How Reliable are Pop Yachts?

Pop Yachts’ objective is to be the world’s largest, most dependable, most advanced, and well-respected yacht brokerage.

Pop Yachts is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. In every scenario, they strive to under promise and over deliver.

Pop Yachts is proud of its reputation as a trustworthy organization, and every yacht entrusted to them is expertly represented.

The organization spends a lot of time and money to ensure that its vendors have the finest marketing opportunities and that their customers have the best purchase experience.

Pop Yachts is very clear to their words. They only accept and represents vessels worth $11,000 or more in places where they have local representation, allowing them to take their own photos, videos, and inventories of features and objects onboard.

They get a 10% commission ($2,750 minimum) when you sell your boat. The company do not receive a commission if you locate a buyer on your own.

How dedicated is Pop Yacht?

Scott McNally founded Pop Yachts in August 2009 with the goal of creating a dynamic boat brokerage.

He wished that the company would provide sellers something they’d never had before: the ability to sell their yacht without paying a commission. The goal was to become the world’s largest boat and yacht brokerage.

Pop Yacht accomplish their mission by:

• Being completely honest, accurate, and forthright in their actions and words so that our customers have a clear understanding of the experience.
• Providing a complete and accurate description of EVERY listing we represent so that our customers don’t lose time or money.
• Responding to customer requests and following up promptly so no one is waiting on them.
• Keeping their customers constantly informed throughout the entire process so the customers ALWAYS know what is happening.
• Providing the sellers with the best marketing opportunities at the most reasonable pricing.
• Constantly innovating and removing barriers , in this constantly changing world to better serve the requirements of our customers and employees.
• Rather than acting as a single broker, they work as a team to EXCEED our clients’ expectations.
• Recognizing when they could have done better, taking responsibility for our actions, and taking efforts to avoid making the same mistakes again.

What Are Typical Problems with Pop Yacht?

SCAM is a big word for any company . Unfortunately, there is no easy way to detect whether a company has crossed the line from poor product and service delivery to outright fraud.

POP Yachts has been the subject of numerous online complaints. Surprisingly, these evaluations are either very positive or very terrible, with only a few in the between, implying that POP Yachts customers have either very good or very bad experiences.

Does Pop Yachts Hold Their Value?

Pop yachts’ mission is to be the world’s largest, most dependable, most advanced, and well-respected yacht brokerage.

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.

Which Boat Brokerage Can be the Best Alternative to Pop Yachts?

The degree of competitiveness in this industry is not easy. A number of yacht brokerages are constantly battling to be the best. The existing elite teams are-

• Moran Yacht & Ship
• RJC Yacht Sales
• Denison Yachting

Final Thoughts

The vision of Pop Yacht to becoming the largest boat and yacht brokerage in the world. They believe that excellent customer service is the key to success. They admire the marine business, and one of the main goals is to help enhance the sector’s customer service standards.

Pop Yacht is unquestionably a wonderful option to go with if you want to purchase or sell a boat with the help of a broker at a reasonable price.

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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.

Written by  Allen Lee

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Sale of my 2001 Bayliner

What an amazing experience. I live in Arizona and had a 3988 Bayliner in Berkeley California which I wanted to sell after owning it 15 years. I was referred to Scott Wild at popyacts as the best broker around so started the process but didn't expect to actually sell it for 6 months or more. To my surprise,1 day after signing the agreement he had a buyer. His loan fell through but then a couple days later he had another buyer and the boat was sold. Since I live in Arizona and boat was in Berkeley California, Scott took care of everything working with the Berkeley Marine Repair center on the water trial and survey and negotiating around any little hangup and concern. The paperwork was seamlessly done with online signatures and expertly handled by Faye who was in constant contact.

Date of experience : October 17, 2016

Bennington Pontoon purchase

We worked with Nicole Olsen & Ray Woosley when purchasing our Pontoon. Nicole was amazing at keeping us informed during the purchase & through to receiving the title. Ray was GREAT at informing us regarding the purchase experience. Ray went above & beyond, even helping us in a post-purchase snaffu. We were extremely greatful we used PopYachts, and would not hesitate to contact them for our next purchase!!

Crooks!!! Sold us a boat that doesn't run and a trailer that was rusted and broken!!

We were lied to by our dealer who told us that the boat and trailer were in great shape! Before leaving Florida the tow company made us buy 4 new tires because the ones that were originally on the trailer were rotten. After that extra purchase the boat arrives, it is in terrible condition including gaiges that are pushed through the dash, tears in the seats and to top it off doesn't run!! My family and I have been stranded on the lake 3 times and spent thousands of dollars trying to fix a problem that the dealer assured us was a "perfect" boat!! Now I am sitting on the side of the highway with my family and the cross member of the trailer just broke leaving the boat sitting on the wheel well of the trailer!! All of this within 2 months of owning this boat!! This will be processed by my lawyer but I highly suggest you do not buy anything from these crooks!!! 35k mistake and I will not rest until this company pays my family for the hassle they have put us through!! DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!!

Date of experience : October 15, 2016

Best peeps in the Biz!

I'd like to thank pop yachts and their team for helping me find the perfect boat . A special thanks to Kyle case, I would call him if something came to mind and he would always answer and sometimes it was late at night but he always answered and got back to me ASAP. I would recommend anyone in the market for a boat to give Kyle a call 832-846-7804 and I'd also like to thank Diane Blanchette for working with me on the closing process keeping me posted and all that was going on, Pop yachts is lucky to have her. and David Perkins President/CFO of pop yachts for the nice follow up letter after my purchase pop yachts is a professional company and I will highly recommend to any of my friends who are in the market for a boat. Thanks again pop yachts sincerely Captain Duane

Excellent, professional, and smooth transaction thanks to pop yachts amazing team.

Purchasing my Larson Cabriolet 280 through pop yachts was extremely easy. They have a very well laid out system that leaves you informed and confident of the condition of the vessel in question. Once we submitted an offer the communication was excellent and very responsive. Tom in Ohio and Jessica in Florida took care of the leg work to create a seamless transition. Thanks Jeff Curran October 2016

Exceptional staff makes what could be an un-nerving transaction easy.

Had never purchased anything through a brokerage before and was concerned about making (for me) a large purchase of a boat I would not actually see until it was delivered. My broker and the administrative personnel that handled the contracts and closing made the whole process easy and comfortable by addressing any questions or concerns I had quickly and efficiently. Additionally, they were very proactive in describing each step in the process in advance so that I knew what to expect. Will be recommending POP Yachts to my friends!

Date of experience : October 12, 2016

Happy with Sale of our Boat

Pop Yachts staff were all professionals, especially Capt. Bob, they were tenacious about putting our boat out there to get it sold, Capt. Bob actually helped my husband to do some things on the boat, to run the engine as it had been up on land for four years and to promote the sale of it. He truly went out of his way to do a lot to assist us in the sale of the boat. The office staff were detailed and provided quick follow up on all documents that were sent to them, I never had to send anything twice.

Great Experience with POP Yachts

POP Yachts is a professional organization that provides excellent service. Harry Aston did a great job in finding the right boat for me and Faye Sutton did a great job handling all the administrative details. I highly recommend POP Yachts.

Date of experience : October 10, 2016

My Honest Review

JayTanzini was great to work with. I got the feeling the buyer while he had listed his boat may have had some remorse in selling but Jay worked like a Pro putting together the sale. Keep in mind the boat was in Long Island and I live in Salt Lake City Utah. Jay was full of help and the staff at POP Yachts worked seamlessly with my bank so all I had to do was Sea Trial and 2 weeks later step foot into my new boat and head to Ft Lauderdale. I had such a great experience that I am listing my previous boat with them to sell

Date of experience : October 09, 2016

POP Yachts found a buyer despite having gotten stuck with my difficult-to-sell vessel. They were professional and courteous. Kevin Stigal was my primary contact, and Diana Blanchette was a tremendous help.

Date of experience : October 08, 2016

Excellent Company

Great experience with selling our commercial boat. Quick sale and closing and always available to answer questions . Thanks Pop Yachts for a smooth transaction!

Date of experience : October 06, 2016

Excellent experience with POP yachts

The POP yacht team were great throughout the process of finding the boat that I was looking for and in working all the details of closing the deal. Micheal Edwards found us the boat and Lauren Angelillo did a great job in working all the closing paperwork. Would highly recommend POP yachts

Date of experience : October 05, 2016

White Glove Experience

I am a tough grader and there really wasn't a time in the buying process where I felt my expectations weren't met or exceeded. Communication was clear. My PopYachts sales representative added value acting in my best interest. Contracting provided a framework to protect all parties. And closing documents returned in an organized way that made end to end easy!

Date of experience : October 03, 2016

Great professional follow up

Date of experience : October 01, 2016

Excellent service

It has been a simple and exciting experience to look for a vessel online through Pop Yachts organization from Chile, and not only find what I wanted, in quality and price, but the permanent assistance provided by Pop Yachts staff, specially Michael Burkholder and Nicole Olsen, during the purchase procedure, and closing.

Date of experience : September 30, 2016

I was a little nervous..

about buying something the size of a boat over the internet but I figured I'd have the measure of POP Yachts before I committed any money. I wasn't disappointed. Everyone I dealt with was extremely professional and polite. They did what they said they'd do and the deal closed without a hitch. I'd recommend POP Yachts without hesitation.

Great customer service and professionalism

Prompt follow up, professional and courteous staff. Would recommend this company to friends and family. Great experience from start to finish.

GWF's 211CC Everglades purchase

I would like to thank Pop Yachts for assisting me in finding my dream boat! Specifically Kenneth Burkemper, Phil Crowson, and Lauren Angelillo! This company and its team of dedicated professionals not only helped me find my boat, but were there for me almost 24/7 to field my questions and lay my concerns to rest, as well as streamlining the entire purchase process. I had never used Pop Yachts previously, but they have earned my complete trust! I would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a vessel!

Date of experience : September 29, 2016

Fantastic Company, Stellar Service!

To David Perkins and POP Team, Thank you so very much for reaching out to me during this process of selling my boat. I appreciate the specific and personal overture and all the efforts that are being made and have been made by your extremely skilled team. The whole POP Yachts process is not challenged by distance and neither is your team. I have felt confident as if they were active and present even here at Lake Norman, NC representing myself and my boat. Effectively, there has not been a break in communication nor have I felt that the process is lacking in efficiency or clarity. Your team has walked my wife and I perfectly through the process of listing, selling and closing. Pretty amazing! My listing price was honored and my boat was sold quickly, very quickly! I am very happy to have found your services and would highly recommend the professional service of POP Yachts to anyone. Once again, thank you for your impeccable service. If there was "six" stars to give…without any hesitation I would give six! Very Best to The POP Yachts Team! John G.

Unprofessional is an understatement.

Owner stated so many intrue items and salesman verified them all. Owner took items off the boat right in front off salesman and I and salesman said nothing. Trailer is abused and salesman knew nothing about it. Salesman said boat was regularly detailed and was filthy. The tower was not safe to use and required to be totally removed and missing parts purchase or fabricated to make useable. Trailer brakes did not work properly and could have caused an accident on my way home. Paperwork was incomplete and still can not get it registered to use. Office gave no actual assistance along the way. Office requested information that was not needed and did not do a professional job on their part. Feel like the entire process was a blunder from the get go. Salesman send like a very nice person but did not do his job accurately or completely. I wil have to post this information on media to help others know what not to expect from Pop Yatchs. Very disappointed to say the least. I get what I deserve for not taking to boat out for trials and not getting it surveyed. Owners son while trying to maintain this boat or add and work on it caused more damage rather than help in all aspects. While I did get a good price worked out for this purchase il end up spending all the saving to make it safe and worthy. I still have yet to get it on water and God only knows what I'll find when I actually get the trailer title and do get to water.