Agree Terms

After a few short exchanges agree terms to buy "Tumbleweed". Price is materially reduced and owner agrees to pay for launching costs and to fix the Pulpit. I never speak to him but from dialogue via broker he seems a bit aggressive. I decide not to comply with usual practice and put down 10% deposit.

I'm getting bad vibes from the owner so don't want to risk arguments over a deposit. Broker says I might lose the boat if another buyer comes along. I say fine and arrange a survey.