To Buy or not To Buy

[IdoShowing]

I tried a pony yesterday & liked it, he went well etc & he's sold with the ride at HOYS, but the people who have it want a lot of money for him - more that he's worth in my opinion. So do you think i should offer the what i think he's worth - but i don't want to offend them, or make them think i'm being rude - aghhhh - so stressful!
Any advice most welcome! xx

 

[0ldmare]

Difficult one, how far adrift are you in what you would want to offer vs what they want for him?

 

[scotsmare]

Have they bumped the price up cos you're getting the ride at HOYS??

 

[LauraBR]

Make an offer, if you consider it a reasonable one then you have nothing to worry about!

 

[IdoShowing]

Well, what i want to offer is 5 grand less!! So it is quite a big difference - but agree that they have bumped up the price because it includes the ride at HOYS. I suppose i can always make the offer & the offer, then raise it - or leave it a bit & go back to them?

 

[Ladyfresha1]

How much is a ride at HOYS worth? Or could you buy a nice enough pony to qualify yourself for what you want to pay?

 

[kombikids]

5k less - blimey how much is the pony?!!!

 

[Skhosu]

Would think thats rude unless the pony is approx 50k.

 

[AmyMay]

Presumably you viewed this horse knowing what the asking price was - and being able to afford it.

If they pony is what you want - do what we all do, offer around a grand less, and negotiate from there.

If the pony is not what you want, or can't afford the asking price - walk away.

 

[IdoShowing]

Just spoken to someone who knows the horse well & she said she can't believe what they are asking for it - also, she thinks that what we want to offer is still too much for what it is worth - why is buying horses so stressful :-(

 

[Smash]

Describe the horse - how much are they asking?

 

[AmyMay]

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why is buying horses so stressful

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It's only as stressful as we make it. You obviously like the horse - but if you think it's overpiced, walk away.

 

[xspiralx]

I think really you should have discussed the possibility of a lower offer before going to see the horse.

However, now you're in the position you just have to decide how much you want the horse. If you're not too fussed either way then offer what you think its worth and if they say no, then walk away. If you really want the horse, then you have to decide if you're willing to pay the asking price.

 

[Syrah]

How much is the horse on for?

Details of the horse ie. How big, easy to do, age etc.

What else have they done comp wise?

Have you discussed with the owners whether they are flexible with the price?

 

[IdoShowing]

Just put in a slightly higher offer & its been accepted! Getting vetted this week!