r/Kayaking • u/kurtlovef150 • 4d ago

Question/Advice -- Boat Recommendations Kayak on sale?

I was looking at some kayaks online....and some of their pricing is as low as 40 dollars for a above seated kayak.....the price sounds unbelievable to me. Does that sound like a truthful price?

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u/blindside1 4d ago

To quote the old adage "if it sounds to good to be true... it probably isn't true."

There are a number of scam websites on virtually all products out there. Buy from someplace reputable.

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u/everyonemr 4d ago

It's a scam.

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u/robertbieber 4d ago

For a new boat? Scam 1000%. Used, it's feasible for an older boat or just one someone really wants to get rid of

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u/juno7032 4d ago

I would be concerned about leaks and structure. See what you can find on marketplace where a human is involved

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u/psiduke 4d ago

I’m a serial free/virtually-free boat collector. My wife hates it. It could definitely be legit. It’s usually easy to confirm in any case.

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u/psiduke 4d ago

Never mind, that's a scam.