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hi, can anyone help, had someone come to look at my cob this morning, they are going to let me know later, but have asked if i would be able to keep him for them for a couple of weeks, i said yes but only if they left a deposit.how much deposit do i ask for, he is for sale for £2800 ono
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I would say 10% usually. Give them a receipt, make sure it says what the balance is and how and when payable, and make sure they know the deposit is non-refundable - unless the sale is subject to vet, of course.
 
The deposit should be enough to cover the cost of re-advertising him if they don't go through with the sale for no good reason and your time and effort in preparing him and showing him to people. I'd ask for at least £500. If they want him it won't be a problem.
 
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hi, can anyone help, had someone come to look at my cob this morning, they are going to let me know later, but have asked if i would be able to keep him for them for a couple of weeks, i said yes but only if they left a deposit.how much deposit do i ask for, he is for sale for £2800 ono
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[/ QUOTE ] just had call from buyers,can have him now but offered me £2100, is that cheeky
 
Not really - but I think you'll get a bit more out of them - you need to do a bit of bartering!! Don't just accept 2100. They will probably go up to about 2500 I reckon.
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already tried, but they say that they can go no higher than £2100. can't understand why they came to look in first place when they knew they couldn't pay what i wanted, trouble is i need to sell him and they were really nice people,
 
maybe tell them they can have the horse for that price but not the tack and rugs.

worth a try? maybe they will pay a bit for the tack and rugs - or if they just take the horse you can sell the stuff on ebay etc for a few extra ££

to be honest - i think seeing a horse £700 above your budget is odd?
 
I would be tempted to say thanks but no thanks to £2100 and just leave it at that.Hard I know as you want the money but I suspect they know you need to sell and are not being that nice although they seem it. If they really want him they will come back with a better offer. If they don't come back then they can't afford him so shouldn't be looking. I certainly would not give them any tack and rugs for that price as that seems to me to be a cheeky offer. Also they will then have to buy tack and rugs so another few hundred pounds for them to find so I think they will say yes. if not then someone else will buy him.
 
Whatever deposit you get, definately get it in cash. Also, if anyone else calls up about the horse I'd still take their numbers just in case these people change their mind. As to price, I don't blame the buyers for trying their luck in the current market. If you think you can squeeze a couple of extra £s out of them have a go, if not then I'd say it's down to how much other interest you've had in the horse.
 
If you do agree a price on your horse I think they should pay the whole amount to you now and start insuring it etc. Yuo'll just looking after him for them.
 
Depends why you need the money? Is it for another for yourself? Is home more important than price? If you really like them and you think they would provide the best home for him, then sell for £2100. At the moment there are alot more horses for sale than buyers buying, so I'd consider the offer seriously. I'd say you really would like £2,500 and you'll contact them shortly with a decision. I did this with my horse for sale. I wasn't playing games at all. She was up for £2500 and they offered £1500! I said no way, it's £2000 or nothing. They said it's £1,800 or nothing and they'd give me a few days to consider this. I didn't need to consider it as I wasn't selling for less that £2000. I knew my bottom price. They rang back in a week and offered the £2000. They may be playing games with you.
 
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