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FasLB
Jun 17, 2026
Better communication from Customer Service
Better communication - we spent a lot of money with our listing to not sell our boat or even get more than 1 inquiry. The boat was NOT showing up in the search and we contacted customer service MULTIPLE times with no help. We ended up selling our boat off boat trader. Customer service is TERRIBLE.
Response from Boat TraderJun 17, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. After reviewing the account, it appears the listing was active and receiving views from shoppers, but we also recognize that we could have done a better job following up. We're always working to improve both our marketplace experience and customer support, and your feedback helps us do that.
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Eric B.
Jun 13, 2026
I paid $169 and the only inquiry I got…
I paid $169 and the only inquiry I got was a scam. Your site is for high end boat buyers. You should have a rare srructure based on the sale price if the boat, or just don't accept ads for cheap boats. It was a complete waste of money.
Response from Boat TraderJun 16, 2026
Eric, we understand how frustrating it can be to receive a suspicious inquiry instead of a genuine lead. Our team works continuously to identify and remove fraudulent activity, and we encourage users to report suspicious messages so we can investigate them. Boat Trader serves buyers and sellers across a wide range of boat types and price points, from smaller fishing boats and pontoons to larger yachts. If you have any questions, our team is always here to help.
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Paul H.
Jun 13, 2026
Scam site
Scam site. You pay money to post your boat and the only leads you get are from false buyers who want you to pay more money for marine reports. Don't pay for this scam site.
Response from Boat TraderJun 15, 2026
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, scam attempts are something that can affect nearly any online marketplace, and one of the more common tactics we see involves requests for sellers to purchase marine history or vessel reports from unfamiliar third-party websites. We always advise sellers not to send money or purchase reports requested by prospective buyers. Our team actively monitors for fraudulent activity and continuously works to improve the safeguards we have in place to prevent suspicious messages from reaching our users. If you encounter a message that appears suspicious, we encourage you to report it to [email protected] so our team can investigate. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to helping create a safer boat buying and selling experience for our community.
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Nicholas K.
Jun 11, 2026
It was no action just wasting time.
It was no action just wasting time.
Response from Boat TraderJun 22, 2026
Hi Nicholas, we'd like to better understand what happened so we can look into your account further. We reached out to request additional details, but if you're willing to share more information about the issues you encountered, our team would be happy to review them and see how we can help. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to learn more.
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mark P.
Jun 11, 2026
Watch Out for Auto Renew
Sold boat with Facebook, I did not notice the auto renew, made contact and the same day of charge and no refund for a boat that was sold.
Response from Boat TraderJun 12, 2026
Hi Mark, we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. All Boat Trader listings are set up with automatic renewal. Sellers can always manage or disable auto-renewal at any time through their account settings on BoatTrader.com or within the Boat Trader app.
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Henry H.
Jun 11, 2026
I spent 100 or more dollars and did not…
I spent 100 or more dollars and did not get one legitamate lead---all were scam artists. I placed an aadd on Marketplace and sold it withing 3 days with numerous ligit buyers
Response from Boat TraderJun 22, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're disappointed to hear this. Unfortunately, fraudulent inquiries have become a challenge across many online marketplaces, and we understand how frustrating it can be to spend time sorting through contacts that don't appear legitimate. We take scam prevention seriously and continuously work to identify and remove suspicious activity. We also encourage users to report any questionable inquiries to [email protected] so our team can investigate and take appropriate action. Our team is always available to help. We're glad to hear you were ultimately able to sell your boat and appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue improving the experience for buyers and sellers alike.
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Jon M.
Jun 11, 2026
I had no inquiries except a scammer.
I had no inquiries except a scammer.
Response from Boat TraderJun 11, 2026
Hi Jon, we’re sorry to hear this was your experience and understand why it would be frustrating. While we work continuously to detect and remove fraudulent activity, scammers unfortunately try to target many online marketplaces. When they’re reported, our teams act quickly to block them and strengthen safeguards to help prevent similar behavior going forward. We’d like to review your listing and the messages you received so we can better understand what happened and help however we can. Please contact our customer service at 1-866-373-5602 so we can take a closer look. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for sellers across the platform.
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Rosalie N.
Jun 11, 2026
Waste of $600 complete bull crap
Waste of $600 complete bull crap
Response from Boat TraderJun 11, 2026
We're sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience. Our goal is for you to successfully sell your boat with the help of our expert tools and resources. We'd be happy to take a closer look at your listing and make suggestions to help. If you're willing, please reach out to us at [email protected] with your listing information, and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
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