best time of year to sell?

[sherwood']

Do you think you would get any potential buyers doing much before christmas or best to wait until after? thanks

 

[Tia]

Totally depends on what you are selling.

 

[H-J]

Definitely wait till after christmas no one wants to buy a horse just before xmas, most people dont want the hassle or have the money.

I think Spring/summer is the best time to sell.

 

[lizzie_liz]

there goes our chances of trying to sell sisters horse over xmas!

 

[fairhill]

I sold my last one the end of Nov and bought current horse on the 21st Dec

It worked well for me as I was off work over xmas so could make sure she settled in.

There's always buyers around for a good 'un.

 

[Tia]

Not necessarily; people do purchase certain horses in the winter - if you have a hunter or a jumper then lots are looking to compete during the winter season.

 

[Weezy]

I sold one this week! If the horse is priced correctly there is NO reason why it wont sell!

 

[siennamum]

I've sold in the week before Christmas. I think a good horse will sell at any time of year.

 

[samp]

I like to buy this time of year to work on partnership before outdoor shows start

 

[lizzie_liz]

saying that we got one vetted on 22nd dec and came home on 24th dec!!
am also with you samp,

 

[Forget_Me_Not]

Dito Samp i buy sell winterish (tend to alittle before just so i can give them more fuss before the dark winter nights *Need know hes not going to kill me before I do things in dark(!)* This way horse is well settled and and bond can form before the showing season etc. Also time to play about with him get him right. A good horse will sell anytime and more importantly a good home will buy anytime!

 

[KarenX]

Ditto! We also bought one last year just before Christmas.

I dont think there is good/bad time to buy/sell really..

 

[spider]

Worth a try now. My friend is desperately looking for a bomproof pony for her daughter and says there is not a lot around at the moment.

 

[Taboo1968]

I agree with everything that has been said, apart from the reply about waiting till after xmas.... good horses sell and good owners will buy no matter what time of the year - look at us - we've just bought again and that means no xmas pressies for the next 20 years I'm afraid, not sure if birthdays are out too, but hey who cares!

 

[jes_nibley]

After christmas, when the nights are still long and dreary. everyone is fed up of being cold, wet and miserable, and can't really be bothered to go and muck out...again.

 

[ginnyspinner]

Sold my boy 2 weeks ago to the first viewer - vetted and gone within 7 days. Got my new one now too. If someone wants what you are selling then there you go....