Colt price

I think that's just the websites price bands. When I bought mine he was in a £1000-£2000 band so when I enquired he was £1000. Sellers will have a price on him on application.
 
Sometimes breeders (or sales websites) will put their sales stock into price categories, for example Band A - under £10k, Band B - £10k-£15k and so on and so forth. Perhaps this is what the seller is doing, so the colt will have a price which is within that bracket. You'll just have to enquire to find out what that price is.
 
rhino said:
Have you not even phoned them to ask? Or been to see if you do in fact 'really want' him :confused:
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:eek:Gosh shock horror! How awful of me to inquire (from a horse forum) about horse sale tactics before I go and waste their time phoning up. I was wondering if they put a price bracket up to include transport costs or something like that? I.e on horse mart etc they just have a price and then generally accept the nearest offer. If the colt is at the top end of the bracket I can't afford it immediately and would suggest its a little overpriced.

Shame on me for wanting to get money, facilities and training in place before I go and see the breeder. I really must be a time waster.
 
Surely you at least phone them? No-one on an internet forum is going to know what that particular seller's terms are :confused: To me your OP came across as you'd already made the decision you were going to get him, price agreeing.. Apologies if it wasn't meant to, but I still think you're far better phoning and asking.
 
As others have said, a lot of selling sites have prices 'banded' so the colt could be up for £2000 or he could be £4000. The best thing to do would be to phone (or text :D) the seller and ask what price they are looking for that way you would know if he's within your budget. Most sellers don't factor in delivery in the asking price as most buyers collect themselves, if you can't collect yourself and they have transport they may be willing to deliver for a bit extra but you would need to discuss that with them.
 
Cheers all. I'd just never seen the banding before but then I've never bought a youngster before. I think its the time to buy if I can because assuming he lives to a grand old age of 25 I'll be 55 by then! :eek:It's a big decision though buying your dream horse for life. I can't wait to go and see him!! I hope he's still there!
 
They do have a price actually on the foal there just giving you a idear of the price bracket he is in
If he is nearer 4000 that is one expensive Friesian foal I've looked at !!
You will have to enquire to actually find out the asking price
 
I must say, that is an odd way for someone to price a horse, there is a lot of leeway in £2000 to £4000. Obviously you are going to want to pay the lower end of the price scale. I think you will have to take a deep breath and call them.
 
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