Gingernags
Well-Known Member
I bought brand new a Kings GP saddle, but that had been specially cut as a VSD model. Now they are master saddlers in Walsall, these saddles its says are made from the finest supplies and I have to admit it is a fabulous saddle and I love it.
There are the odd minor few scuffs on where the leathers go, but it hasn't had much wear and has been reflocked and is a really smart saddle and I think gives you a very good seat - I found I slouched in my old GFS but this one was much better.
Anyway, it doesn't fit Asti - the fitter persuaded me she needed medium when she's really medium-wide and I just can't use it much as I love it. Have scooted around on line and these saddles are currently over £800 RRP but have seen one for £755. I paid £700.
Now, would you pay £400-£450 for a nearly new saddle or scrape up the extra £300-400 for brand new?
Now fair enough if it was several years old and tatty and a bit worn, I'd not expect that, but if I was offered a saddle in the condition that mine is, that looks nearly new, for half the price of new or saving £300 - I'd go for the second had one!
Or do you think its unreasonable?
There are the odd minor few scuffs on where the leathers go, but it hasn't had much wear and has been reflocked and is a really smart saddle and I think gives you a very good seat - I found I slouched in my old GFS but this one was much better.
Anyway, it doesn't fit Asti - the fitter persuaded me she needed medium when she's really medium-wide and I just can't use it much as I love it. Have scooted around on line and these saddles are currently over £800 RRP but have seen one for £755. I paid £700.
Now, would you pay £400-£450 for a nearly new saddle or scrape up the extra £300-400 for brand new?
Now fair enough if it was several years old and tatty and a bit worn, I'd not expect that, but if I was offered a saddle in the condition that mine is, that looks nearly new, for half the price of new or saving £300 - I'd go for the second had one!
Or do you think its unreasonable?
