selling saddles 'instantly'

[throwawayaccount]

are there any websites that offer immediate cash/collection for your saddles?

I've got my mare's Albion in my locker, its a really nice saddle and its been regularly cleaned/covered up. sadly she won't be ridden again and I don't think there's any point in keeping it, just wondering if I can get a quick sale? I don't use social media so can't advertise there!

I've thought about chucking it on eBay but wary after reading some horror stories :S

 

[HorseMaid]

Putting it on ebay at a bargain price is probably your best bet if you don't do Facebook, although if posting you then have to faff about finding a box, printing a label and taking to the post office (I always use a website called parcel monkey to book using parcel force but its a lot cheaper). Otherwise have you got a friend that can advertise it on FB for you, if its a really good price someone local is likely to buy it and pay cash!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I think saddles direct do you have to do it through there website and they offer you a price.

 

[dixie]

Try Sheepham Saddles too, she sometimes buys popular saddles outright I think.

 

[humblepie]

I am not sure there is an answer to selling second hand saddles!

 

[sbloom]

I am not sure there is an answer to selling second hand saddles!

No, it's a nightmare. The internet bringing buyers and sellers together has made most people wholly unrealistic about pricing, and meant that there is very little margin for a saddle fitter to offer a thorough service where they check the saddle properly and fit it with a full service. We can often make mutiples of that amount of profit selling a new saddle that needs very little checking (normal QC) and is much easier to work on and when a saddle fitting can amount to 3-4 hours work plus travel (once everything is taken into account) you can see why fitters offer second hand fittings less and less.

Sorry, not quite a rant, but whatever it is, it's the end lol.

 

[throwawayaccount]

thanks everyone, will have a look at the suggestions I imagine I'd take a hit as although my saddle was flocked its not had a lot of use, plus the market etc

 

[AmyMay]

Why not contact your local saddler to see if they’d like to buy it?

 

[spotty_pony]

I sold mine to my local saddler

 

[HollyWoozle]

I have sold several saddles on eBay and never had an issue, including posting one to Australia and another to Slovakia! I know it doesn't always go smoothly but I wouldn't write it off as an option.

 

[throwawayaccount]

Why not contact your local saddler to see if they’d like to buy it?

good idea! thank you

 

[ycbm]

Why not contact your local saddler to see if they’d like to buy it?

We don't have one in this area. TAA is local to me. There used to be a great shop in town selling second hand saddles but nobody in this area does it now. Though you could try the place on Moss Lane TAA, they've got a roomful of second hand tack and clothes that is attracting browsers.

Personally I'd stick it on Preloved and insist on cash or PayPal Friends and Family only.

 

[throwawayaccount]

We don't have one in this area. TAA is local to me. There used to be a great shop in town selling second hand saddles but nobody in this area does it now. Though you could try the place on Moss Lane TAA, they've got a roomful of second hand tack and clothes that is attracting browsers.

Personally I'd stick it on Preloved and insist on cash or PayPal Friends and Family only.

ah thank you! I will list it on there. I used to have John Hirrell come out and do reflocks/checks etc, found him efficient but difficult to get hold of to say the least!