If you were selling a good pony

Rowreach

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perfect LR/1st ridden show quality and good in every way, but has a (manageable) pollen allergy, would you mention the allergy in the advert or would you mention it as soon as someone rang up about the pony?

I'm in two minds about this - everyone who knows the pony sees how good he is despite the allergy, and while I will be totally honest and up front about it to any potential buyer, I don't want people to be put off looking at him because I have mentioned it in the advert without ever getting to talk to them about it in person iyswim.

Opinions gratefully received :D
 
I'd leave it off the advert and volunteer it as soon as they asked about health / management, together with the vet's name and number, having got agreement from the vet that he would discuss it with any future purchaser.
 
I would prefer to know about any allergies/vices etc up front, as if I find out at a later date, it makes me wonder what other details I havent been told!

I think if everything else in the ad impresses a potential buyer, then they would give you a ring to discuss further. :)
 
Rowreach said:
In the advert or as one of the first things you are told when you ring up?:)
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I'd mention it in the phone call, better off having as many phone calls so you get the chance to sell the pony's good points, rather than in the add, but certainly when they ring, telling them when they turn up is a bit unfair, if they do turn up despite you telling them on the phone, at least you know they are genuinely interested. :)
 
I agree with in the first phone call. You don't want to put off people by putting it in an ad if it's managable etc but when they phone it means you can go into more detail and explain the whats and hows etc.
 
i would say first phone call so that you can explain fully, i wouldnt leave it until they arrive as people travel a long way to view ponies. i would be bit annoyed if i had driven an hour plus and then got told.;)
 
I would mention it in the call not on the advert. Good LRs and 1st ridden are hard enough as it is to come by so I am sure you wont have any problems selling even with his allergy.

Liz
 
I drove 75 miles to view a pony which was a crib biter and serious windsucker to the extent that his neck conformation was deformed. Nothing said in the ad or on the phone. I was quite annoyed because he was not at all as described and I would have rather known about his problems. You need to say how easily managed it is if you decide to put it in the ad I think.
 
Thanks for all your replies :)

I wouldn't dream of waiting till people arrive to view to tell them about this issue:eek:

Having spoken to the pony's previous owner (ColleenMissTom on here:)) I am going with glowing advert + smashing pictures (jumping and confo) and telling anyone who rings up about the allergy/management/vet contact details etc.

He's a lovely pony, we now just have to find another lovely owner :D who can match up to his two previous lovely owners ;)
 
I would put it in the advert-I would be irritated when I rang if it hadn't been mentioned as it is a fairly major thing imo. I would if it was advertised however research it before ringing and therefore avoid wasting my and your time (and hope the price was siginificantly reduced to reflect this)
 
Sold a pony that was very head shy and hard to catch but 150% in every other way, never put it in the ad but told people the full truth on the phone, the first people to ring and then came to see her bought her, so would ad what the pony is and does then discussed the rest on the phone, as put a couple of potential people off on the phone as didnt like the sound of them.

An advert needs to catch the eye enough for someone to ring, it is then that phone call that makes you decide if you even want to show your pony to them and them to come and see them.

Best of luck, good ponies are worth their weight in gold and very hard to find.
 
Wouldn't put it in the advert, but would mention it in the initial phone call whether asked about health problems or not. That way you're being honest but have the chance to fully explain what it is and how it is managed, rather than being restricted to a sentence or two.
 
SusieT said:
I would put it in the advert-I would be irritated when I rang if it hadn't been mentioned as it is a fairly major thing imo. I would if it was advertised however research it before ringing and therefore avoid wasting my and your time (and hope the price was siginificantly reduced to reflect this)
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In my opinion it isn't a "major" thing . :p

In my opinion people that are genuinely knowledgable should know what a pollen allergy is . It really is no biggy talking on the phone to the seller....really how much time would you be wasting if you found this out in a phonecall ? lol In this case the seller will be mentioning it, its not going to be hidden any way in the slightest . :) As far as I am concerned the ponys good points are a priority as it really isn't a major issue .

And as for the price yes she should significantly reduce the price to me only :D
Col x
 
scally said:
Sold a pony that was very head shy and hard to catch but 150% in every other way, never put it in the ad but told people the full truth on the phone, the first people to ring and then came to see her bought her, so would ad what the pony is and does then discussed the rest on the phone, as put a couple of potential people off on the phone as didnt like the sound of them.

An advert needs to catch the eye enough for someone to ring, it is then that phone call that makes you decide if you even want to show your pony to them and them to come and see them.

Best of luck, good ponies are worth their weight in gold and very hard to find.
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Thank you scally, I really hope I find a lovely family for this pony too, he really deserves it :)
 
Rowreach said:
Thank you scally, I really hope I find a lovely family for this pony too, he really deserves it :)
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Its not even the selling of him, its finding the right home, someone that is worthy of him as he is a smashing pony and I still think the absolute world of him . :) He is that one in a million pony :) and would not like anyone to spoil him or do him wrong and I pretty much KNOW Rowreach thinks the same :) .

Col x
 
SusieT said:
I would put it in the advert-I would be irritated when I rang if it hadn't been mentioned as it is a fairly major thing imo. I would if it was advertised however research it before ringing and therefore avoid wasting my and your time (and hope the price was siginificantly reduced to reflect this)
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Yes the price reflects the fact that he has a pollen allergy. It also reflects the fact that in every other way he is a simply fabby pony of the sort that is incredibly hard to find :):)

Maybe I'll just give him to Colleen and save all the hassle and time I'm going to waste talking to potential buyers on the phone lol :rolleyes::D
 
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