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Just a query for you guys, I have sold my horse subject to vetting, but they do not need all his rugs, tack etc.

Would it possible to sell his 10 or so good quality rugs as a job lot (size 6'6) on ebay or equivilalent, or are people just not going to be interested? Or am I just going to be stuck with all these rugs?

I also bought a good quality Albion saddle from my Saddler around 9 months ago for £700, what are the chances of him buying it back/selling it on?

Ideally, I wanted to sell everything with the horse to make up his value as obviously I will have no use for it and have agreed a cut down price, should I perhaps raise the price as they do not want to take anything with him?

Just a bit lost as to what to do with all this stuff! Help appreciated :0)
 
I think you will be more likely to sell the rugs on e-bay separately, although you could try a job lot listing, you never know.
As to the saddle, the only way to find out if your saddler will have it back is to ask:) otherwise I would suggest either e-bay or maybe saddles direct?
I can't quite understand why you would like to raise your horse's price though if the buyer doesn't want his tack/rugs? Surely, if you wanted to include it in the price and they are not having it, you would be dropping the price not upping it?
 
That's my point, I've taken £1,000 off asking price as they don't want anything with him, but I think I might struggle trying to sell all the rugs and tack seperatly?

Will definatly have a word with my saddler and check out saddles direct.

Thanks :0)
 
Hmmm, £1000 pounds might be a bit much to knock off, but I would imagine it's to late now as you have agreed a price and they are having the horse vetted - it would be very naughty of you to ask for more money now;)
 
i'm pretty certain i've got the person right... you put your advert on tack room frolics?
if you've knocked a thousand pounds off the asking price the potential buyers are getting an absolute bargain..

ETA they can probably kit the horse out for less than a grand, which is possibly why they don't want the rugs and tack
 
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i'd buy second hand rugs - my horse is in size 6'6! haha
whats the point in getting new - she'd just destroy them anyway!
ive never actually had a second hand rug but i definitely wouldnt say no if they were of good quality.
 
I would advise selling your rugs cleaned on ebay. If you hold fire and sell Turnouts and stable rugs at around the time you would want them and take good photos you will get a reasonable price. When you think about it there are a lot of horse owners short of cash who will be scouring ebay for bargain rugs once summer is over.

I post mine in plastic feed bags turned inside out and stapled shut. Like you I have sold my horse and new owners didnt want tack or rugs so I have a nice collection of 6' 9" I shall put on ebay some September.

I aim to keep my saddle and bridle just in case but dont really anticipate rehorsing.
 
Hiya Charli, yes it is!! Lol I've never sold a horse in my life and it's all a bit difficult and have no idea on prices etc!

To be honest, to get them cleaned will cost around £7 a rug so not sure.

Do you think it would be really cheeky to say, I've done some more research in relation selling tack and rugs individually and it is looking like it is going to be tougher than I thought as ideally the stuff going with him was to make him up to value, and ask for an extra £500 to £800? Ohh I don't know, it's all very complicated this selling malarky!

I've only advertised him locally, had one person to see him and they fell in love, pretty sure if I did want to raise the price slightly and advertise on horsemart I would get alot of interest, but not sure what to do...
 
take your rugs to a launderette and wash them there on 30!
i wash mine in my uni halls washing machines because they're huuuge and can hold 2 or 3 turn out rugs each!! :P and it only costs £2 a wash.. :)
 
Kiko said:
Do you think it would be really cheeky to say, I've done some more research in relation selling tack and rugs individually and it is looking like it is going to be tougher than I thought as ideally the stuff going with him was to make him up to value, and ask for an extra £500 to £800? Ohh I don't know, it's all very complicated this selling malarky!
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Yes, it would be cheeky. You say you've agreed on a price, so you contractually have to stick to it.
 
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take your rugs to a launderette and wash them there on 30!
i wash mine in my uni halls washing machines because they're huuuge and can hold 2 or 3 turn out rugs each!! :P and it only costs £2 a wash.. :)
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Except that will ruin the waterproofing for most turnout rugs :rolleyes:

I have bought lots of rugs off ebay, and paid good money for them too, but I would expect them to be either professionally cleaned & reproofed (which I pay £21 for!!) or for them to be cheaper, and then me to get them cleaned & proofed myself.
 
You say contractually have to stick to it, but no contract was agreed? I just haven't done my research as I am new to this and it's happened so quick. Decided last Thursday deposit down on Monday! Phew my head is spinning :s
 
If they put a deposit down, then surely you agreed to a price and terms of sale? :confused: Even if you didn't put it in writing it sounds to me like you are bound to a contract.
 
Stick the rugs on eBay, 6'6 is one of the most popular sizes so you should not have any trouble selling them....Specially if we have another summer like last year but hopefully not!

Saddles also make quite good money on eBay but I would suggest using a reserve or 'buy it now' price.
 
But if they aren't willing to pay anymore, I can give them there deposit back and let the other people see him/try him and advertise him properly. And I guess, if I don't ask, I don't get otherwise I potentially loose my lovely boy at a silly price because of my stupidity.

I'll have to have a think about this one!

Thanks for all the replies though :0)
 
If they have paid a deposit, then you have formed a verbal contract. Just because you didnt do your research, doesnt mean that you can renegotiate the price.

You could give them their deposit back and try to market the horse. They would be able to sue you for damages (probably small claims) and you will have the extra cost of livery etc until the horse is sold. Are you really going to make any more money? Will you find anyone more suitable?

You could always try asking for more but doubt they will agree.

As for rugs, stable rugs can be washed in washing machine (although not sure all stable stains would come out at 30 degrees) but turnouts should be professionally washed and reproofed. I would only bother if rug was a decent make and in good condition though - no point paying £20 to clean and reproof a no-name rugs with a dozen holes in it.
 
Thanks CBAnglo, that has scared me more lol I probably won't now then. So if I decided that I didn't want to sell and changed my mind, could I still be sued? That's scary stuff!!
 
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But if they aren't willing to pay anymore, I can give them there deposit back and let the other people see him/try him and advertise him properly.
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Erm, in terms of contract law, no you can't!

I put a deposit on a horse, (subject to vetting) the next day someone turned up with a suitcase of cash (I'm talking 5 figures) wanting to buy the horse there and then. The seller was a lovely lady, and turned them away as she very much wanted the mare to go to me, but contractually she had no choice; she was bound to the contract in accepting my deposit, much as you are now.
 
Coolio, thanks for the info Puppy, much appreciated!! :0)

Silly me thought it was more like buying houses, when people out bid one other and guzumped and all that, but obviously another ball game lol ohhh well you live and learn!

Thanks guys!
 
The difference with buying house is no consideration is actually paid until excahnge of contracts - before then, there is no contract to sell or buy the property. Even on exchange, either party can back out, and technically the buyer can actually recover the deposit paid.

If you had not accepted the deposit, you could have changed your mind (arguably up until the vetting).

If you feel really strongly that you are being hard done by, then you could return the deposit and find another buyer. They could sue you for damages - they would have to prove that they have spent £x more in obtaining a similar horse etc etc and then you would have to pay the difference. They would have tobring a small claims court claim against you though - depends on how much they really want the pony/are p*ssed off at you.

I guess it depends on how much you feel that you are getting a raw deal. If you think that in all good conscience you couldnt let the horse go for the amount agreed, then raise it with the buyers. I doubt they will pull out of the sale, and if they do, you have gotten what you wanted.
 
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Except that will ruin the waterproofing for most turnout rugs :rolleyes:

I have bought lots of rugs off ebay, and paid good money for them too, but I would expect them to be either professionally cleaned & reproofed (which I pay £21 for!!) or for them to be cheaper, and then me to get them cleaned & proofed myself.
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you can buy stuff to reproof things so it still works out a lot cheaper.
my rugs however haven't been affected and are still waterproof! :D
 
Kiko said:
Coolio, thanks for the info Puppy, much appreciated!! :0)

Silly me thought it was more like buying houses, when people out bid one other and guzumped and all that, but obviously another ball game lol ohhh well you live and learn!

Thanks guys!
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lol........if you have anything Arch needs, let me know. might be interested in your locker for cash
 
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