Buying? what is the norm?

[Tabbi]

You see a horse advertised and it states for example £5000 would you make an offer? or would you only make an offer if it said OVNO/ONO?
Also if the sellers are a trade and not private, would you still make an offer even though price has been stated?

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I think that the majority of sellers pitch their price so that they can lower it somewhat & still get what they actually wanted for the horse anyway. I'd offer a lower price, the worst that can hapen is that the seller says no & you have to up your offer. There again they may accept your offer....have a go, you've nothing to lose.

 

[arwenplusone]

Normally as a buyer I would offer 10% below the sales price. More, if there is a reason (failed vetting, quick sale etc)

Is then up to the buyer if the accept or not - if they don't you can always offer more!

 

[Tabbi]

Thanks, I am hopefully going to be looking at a couple of horses over the weekend

 

[NeilM]

Don't forget that it really is a buyers market right now.

 

[AmyMay]

I asked prior to viewing horses if they were open to offers.

 

[Colleen_Miss_Tom]

Ditto to amymay .