Selling a saddle. D to D measurement??

[southerncomfort]

Currently trying to sell a couple of saddles.

I know the width of both of them and it is clearly stated in the adverts but I'm being inundated with people asking for the D to D measurements.

I've lost numerous sales because although the width is what they want, apparently the D to D measurement isn't right.

I didn't think the D rings are usually placed in any particular position and would be different for every saddle...?

 

[Abacus]

I’m not an expert but think you’re right. Only time I think it might be relevant is if, say, someone had tried a particular make and model and wanted exactly that. Or maybe it’s the case that a specific manufacturer (I.e. Ideal or similar) had the same basic structure across all their models so it would be relevant if you knew what width your horse needed from a saddle of that brand.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

D to d literally has no bearing on the true width of the saddle although I often add a picture of it when I sell a saddle because I get fed up of being asked for it.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

I get that it isn't a true reflection of the width. However when selling online it can be helpful to have photos showing the various measurements with a tape measure shown in the photos.

 

[sbloom]

You're right. Even @Wheresthehoofpick 's suggestion shouldn't make any difference to a buyer, honestly, measurements mean jack on width, unless you're talking continental saddles and you know the tree measurement (you can't measure it once in a saddle).

It's absolute nonsense, here's a post about it https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1549780325329162&set=pb.100008916286978.-2207520000..&type=3 and here's how to advertise a saddle https://stephaniebloomsaddlefitter.co.uk/blog-and-resources/tips-for-selling-a-used-saddle

 

[southerncomfort]

Thanks guys. I was beginning to think I must be completely wrong.

I'll update the ads with the measurements but also with a reminder that it doesn't mean anything!

 

[Fransurrey]

I get that it isn't a true reflection of the width. However when selling online it can be helpful to have photos showing the various measurements with a tape measure shown in the photos.

Agree with this, but when I went out looking for a saddle, I took my template with me and also the flexi-curve, so I could gauge the width of the saddle being sold and then place it against the template. It meant I only wasted a bit of fuel rather than gambled with a pricey saddle. The D-D measurement (with tape measure in the pic) did serve as a rough guide as to whether it was worth the phone call, though!

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

I think the point is if you want to sell or if you want to buy.... If you want to sell people like and seem to expect measurements. It's not your responsibility that that fits their horse. You are just marketing your goods.

If you want to buy something that actually fits.... that's a different question and in my opinion involves a saddler!

 

[sbloom]

Agree with this, but when I went out looking for a saddle, I took my template with me and also the flexi-curve, so I could gauge the width of the saddle being sold and then place it against the template. It meant I only wasted a bit of fuel rather than gambled with a pricey saddle. The D-D measurement (with tape measure in the pic) did serve as a rough guide as to whether it was worth the phone call, though!

A photo, and knowing what you're looking at/for, is much better. You should be looking at the shape and the angle, not at measurements. Did you see my photo with the MW and XXW with the same d to d? You'd have had a wasted journey with one of those.

 

[southerncomfort]

I think the point is if you want to sell or if you want to buy.... If you want to sell people like and seem to expect measurements. It's not your responsibility that that fits their horse. You are just marketing your goods.

If you want to buy something that actually fits.... that's a different question and in my opinion involves a saddler!

I get what you're saying, but it's just frustrating that people won't buy a saddle that is the make, model and width that they're looking for because of the location of the D rings.