My first 'how much' - saddle query

[TGM]

I've have lent someone one of my saddles and they have expressed an interest in buying it and want to know how much I want for it. But I haven't got a clue

! It is a black GP Barnsby and is about 15 years old, but not been used for probably last 7 years as it no longer fits anything I have. (I've just been too lazy to advertise it). So it is in pretty good condition for it's age and has been stored properly. Here is a pic:

How much should I ask? I don't want to make lots of money out of them, just want them to have it at a fair market price.

 

[LauraBR]

Looks lovely. I went and looked at a load of second hand saddles at Rideaway a few months ago and there were plenty of similar ones (or in less good condition) for around the £300 mark.

 

[dieseldog]

Have a look on Ebay and see how much they are going for?

 

[TGM]

Blimey - that's a lot more than I was intending to ask, but suppose the saddler's mark-up has to be taken into account. Thanks for the info

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[TGM]

Good idea DD - now why didn't I think of that

 

[dixie]

I would say about £250 to £300. Saddle looks in lovely condition for its age.

 

[chestnut cob]

If it helps to get an idea....my saddler told me he would expect my Ideal (same sort of style, condition etc) that's 8 years old to sell for about £350. Now whether he meant that's what he woiuld buy it off me at and he'd then sell on at a higher price I don't know...

 

[TGM]

Thanks for all the replies - it seems like I may have underestimated rather - I was thinking of asking about £100 for it!

 

[ginnyspinner]

I have just bought a 6 month old Barnsby VSD off e-bay. Black, wide fitting, little use for £360.