Hi,
The Boardroom shop has a surfboard that seems to be just what I want.
Does anyone know if the prices on the sticker are firm or do they have some bargaining built in to the price.
This has also been posted in the surfing section but I may get more views here and most of us would also have a surfboard or 5 to complement our sups.
Cheers

Anthony and Matt (bros) are good blokes and IMHO operate with the best of integrity. There business has been very successful as they offer fair prices to buy boards from you just as they do to sell them, nobody feels ripped off so they always keep coming back.

Their logo is an infinity logo with boards going around and around, it's because they buy and sell the same boards over and over. I never bother taking any boards I have to sell anywhere else.

The sticker price is a pretty good indication of what you will pay but like everything if you are reasonable, maybe buy a bag, leash, wax etc they will look after you. You will be happy and most likely become a regular customer like everyone else that deals with them.

Makaha said...

I went there a year or so back,they offered me 200 for a board that was in excellent condition then I did a lap of the store and found browned off dinged repaired boards for 550.
the guy told me my board was not from a well know shaper hence the 200,sure stuart smith would fell good about that one

And did you take it to Stu or cash converters for a comparison?

I don't want to get on your grumpy side Makaha but I think you might be exagurating with tr $550 for old boards thing. They have brand new boards cheaper than that, locally made also.

I have seen many of my own boards for sale after I sold them and if you can get $400 for a big brand almost new board you are doing pretty well at retail. If you sell that same board to them they need to make a profit right? Pay GST etc etc. You can work out what you think is reasonable to sell it to them for. Or take your chances on EBay, pawn brokers etc.

I guarantee you they would have offered you more than you could have got cash price anywhere else including Stuarts own shop just up the road.

Yeah
I agree. Only had good dealings with them and they were reasonable.
Did a decent trade on a board when I bought my kids a new softie. Prices were competitive IMO.

billboard said...

IMHO the best people to be asking about the sticker price on a board at the boardroom IS THE BOYS AT THE BOARDROOM.
You will find Anthony, Matt & Rick to be the most honest and genuine people you will ever deal with on the goldy.

Exactly............ This could be the 2nd or 3rd time we have agreed Bill.

Flaker said...

Thanks for the replies.
The board I am after is second hand.
A while ago, I was offered pittance for a board only to see similar lesser brand boards with a high price tag.
I know it is a business and they have to make money but I always assume that secondhand items are priced higher, then get haggled with, so we are all left with feeling we got a good deal. Unfortunately for shops they also have to pay GST, which cuts their profit margins.

If I had asked this question about a secondhand car dealer would anyone have said the same things?

Cheers

I would have, it's the same principles. If you want to see the worst in human nature just watch how they prepare to purchase anything.

I worked selling brand new Toyotas for a short time. I wanted to get T-shirts made saying 'Instant a$$ hole, just add intention to buy motor car'.

Most of the dramas experienced in buying cars is caused by the people buying them. I can tell you this for sure and give you more examples than will fit on this page.

Agree with CMC, Billboard and Rustle.

The boardroom is an institution here on the Gold Coast. They offer the right prices for buying second hand boards and sell them at the right prices too. They are all surfers too so not in it just for the $$ - it a lifestyle choice.

They also have a very nice stock of well priced new surfboards, especially from local shapers like DVS, Garrett and others.

I have bought many new and second hand boards from them over the years. I don't negotiate prices with them as am very happy that their prices are fair and am happy to support them.

i tried selling my soul, but it was worthless

with \cash they will drop the price for a straight sale there and then by atleast 50 bucks on there more expensive boards

Makaha said...

I think some of you guys are barking up the wrong tree here,sure they must be good guy's,however I didn't like being told that a very well known shaper is unknown.I've known stu for many years and was disappointed with the comment form the guy in the shop and no I have not mentioned this to stu,he his bigger than that,he would have laughed at the comment.

Stu? Who the hell is Stu?
Just coz you are bum buddies with a shaper doesn't mean he is well known.
Cut The Boardroom guys some slack and let them do their job.
By the sounds of it they are doing a sick job.

doggie said...

Greenroom said...

Makaha said...

I think some of you guys are barking up the wrong tree here,sure they must be good guy's,however I didn't like being told that a very well known shaper is unknown.I've known stu for many years and was disappointed with the comment form the guy in the shop and no I have not mentioned this to stu,he his bigger than that,he would have laughed at the comment.

Stu? Who the hell is Stu?
Just coz you are bum buddies with a shaper doesn't mean he is well known.
Cut The Boardroom guys some slack and let them do their job.
By the sounds of it they are doing a sick job.

Hey GR, Stuart is a massive shaper in QLD, he isnt a small backyard shaper. His shop is just down the road from the boardroom, and you often see his boards over here as well.
Sounds like there mite be some bad blood between these shops but I would doubt it. Everyone on the Goldy is very friendly, just ask mac

I wouldn't say there is bad blood at all. Stuey is a good bloke and so are the boys.

The scale is a bit like this. New used JS, DHD, Al Merrick etc in other words brands that everyone knows including internationals which there are heaps of about $400. Local good boards like Stuart, Woodgee, JR etc in the same nick about $350-360. Less GST that's about $315. Offer $200 for it, make about $100 max probably less after the seller squeezes another $20 out of you and the guy buying it from the shop wants his $20-50 cash discount.

Sorry for the sermon but once you've done enough of this stuff you don't need to think too much about it anymore.

CMC said...

doggie said...

Greenroom said...

Makaha said...

I think some of you guys are barking up the wrong tree here,sure they must be good guy's,however I didn't like being told that a very well known shaper is unknown.I've known stu for many years and was disappointed with the comment form the guy in the shop and no I have not mentioned this to stu,he his bigger than that,he would have laughed at the comment.

Stu? Who the hell is Stu?
Just coz you are bum buddies with a shaper doesn't mean he is well known.
Cut The Boardroom guys some slack and let them do their job.
By the sounds of it they are doing a sick job.

Hey GR, Stuart is a massive shaper in QLD, he isnt a small backyard shaper. His shop is just down the road from the boardroom, and you often see his boards over here as well.
Sounds like there mite be some bad blood between these shops but I would doubt it. Everyone on the Goldy is very friendly, just ask mac

I wouldn't say there is bad blood at all. Stuey is a good bloke and so are the boys.

The scale is a bit like this. New used JS, DHD, Al Merrick etc in other words brands that everyone knows including internationals which there are heaps of about $400. Local good boards like Stuart, Woodgee, JR etc in the same nick about $350-360. Less GST that's about $315. Offer $200 for it, make about $100 max probably less after the seller squeezes another $20 out of you and the guy buying it from the shop wants his $20-50 cash discount.

Sorry for the sermon but once you've done enough of this stuff you don't need to think too much about it anymore.

I agree mate, I spoke to all the above and they were all great. Stuart and Tex were fantastic Im going to order a small wave shortie off them, a bender I think
The guys from the board room were also great when I went in there, love the shop too it would be great to have a shop like that over here!!

Makaha said...

Greenroom said...

Makaha said...

I think some of you guys are barking up the wrong tree here,sure they must be good guy's,however I didn't like being told that a very well known shaper is unknown.I've known stu for many years and was disappointed with the comment form the guy in the shop and no I have not mentioned this to stu,he his bigger than that,he would have laughed at the comment.

Stu? Who the hell is Stu?
Just coz you are bum buddies with a shaper doesn't mean he is well known.
Cut The Boardroom guys some slack and let them do their job.
By the sounds of it they are doing a sick job.

Hey Greenroom, Stu who? open your eyes mate,Stu Smith is one of the best shortboard shapers around and a top bloke.Get off your farking high horse.

Its a forum ffs,I made a comment from one experience only,I never said a bad word about the guy's.I only mentioned a remark which the guy made.

Oh your so blinded

Why are you getting all defensive? I can read exactly what you typed and still dont know who he is. He may be the best in your town but he isnt in mine.

Yes this is a forum. No need to point that out coz I know how it works. Ive been hanging around here for a long time. Thats why I made the choice to make a comment. You know, not hide behind the thumbs and all.

So sorry for posting without getting your permission first.

Goodbye

Greenroom said...

Makaha said...

I think some of you guys are barking up the wrong tree here,sure they must be good guy's,however I didn't like being told that a very well known shaper is unknown.I've known stu for many years and was disappointed with the comment form the guy in the shop and no I have not mentioned this to stu,he his bigger than that,he would have laughed at the comment.

Stu? Who the hell is Stu?
Just coz you are bum buddies with a shaper doesn't mean he is well known.
Cut The Boardroom guys some slack and let them do their job.
By the sounds of it they are doing a sick job.

Hi Greenroom,

to flip the coin....ask a bunch of Shortboarders who DC is and see the response. I would bet that Stu be better known in the main stream Suf community than DC...but thats not the point of this thread a shaper Vs a shaper. Makaha's point was he felt BS'd as he knew better than what was told. I have had a Good experience there(boardroom) and only heard good things, but I dont dismiss Makaha's comments either, tis a business after all and the number 1 thing is to put $$$ in the pocket.

Crikey, this boardroom shop is getting so much promotion and free advertising with this thread that I am starting to wonder whether they are a naish dealer (they aren't are they ?)

Didn't think the Boardroom sold mass produced boards SUP or otherwise?
Aren't they focused more on hand shaped (ie Dick Van Straalen) and locally made GC boards?
Just asking as I've only had a quick look once and there's not too many surfshops not selling mass-produced boards these days.