Cash
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....why the horse they are selling is so cheap? Just straight out?
(link to horse in question is on my below thread)
(link to horse in question is on my below thread)
Would it be ok to ask a seller......
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jesterfaerie
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Personally I would ask all the usual questions re vices/loading/farrier/etc and if the horse is apparently fantastic in every way according what the owner claimes then I would probably ask.
shadowboy
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I wouldn't use the word 'cheap' or they may re think their price- I would ask the usual type of questions as they may answer your question. If the horse sounds too good for that money then I would ask why they had decided upon £2000 or whatever
TicTac
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I think you'll find that there are alot of ' cheap' horses out there at the moment. I don't believe it's anything to do with the horses them selves rather more the economic climate.
If you like the look of any 'cheap' or otherwise just go and have a look and make your own mind up. You may even get your self a good bargain!
If you like the look of any 'cheap' or otherwise just go and have a look and make your own mind up. You may even get your self a good bargain!
Ranyhyn
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Yes, maybe word it in a kinder way - ie your horse sounds ideal, any reason why the price is so reasonable.
But beware looking a gift horse in the mouth and all that! x
But beware looking a gift horse in the mouth and all that! x
Enfys
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Yes, why not?
I would, and I probably wouldn't believe a word I got in reply either, unless it was along the lines of "I'm skint and I need the money" but then, I have been suckered countless times before and am a complete cynic nowadays.
I would, and I probably wouldn't believe a word I got in reply either, unless it was along the lines of "I'm skint and I need the money" but then, I have been suckered countless times before and am a complete cynic nowadays.
Mavis Cluttergusset
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I would google the telephone number provided on the ad and note that the seller has advertised numerous horses/ponies for sale recently (I assume recently as most ads are still current although I didnt look too carefully), and asked for possible part exchange - I would be wary and treat with extreme caution - but maybe Im too suspicious
Flame_
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Yes, why not?
I would, and I probably wouldn't believe a word I got in reply either, unless it was along the lines of "I'm skint and I need the money" but then, I have been suckered countless times before and am a complete cynic nowadays.
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What she said.
Yes, why not?
I would, and I probably wouldn't believe a word I got in reply either, unless it was along the lines of "I'm skint and I need the money" but then, I have been suckered countless times before and am a complete cynic nowadays.
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What she said.
neddynesbitt
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One good tip sadly learnt by experience....ask if horse is insured, if it is ask to SEE the insurance certificate & check exclusions.
Don't just take their word for it that there are no exclusions. It's too late once you have got the horse & then try to insure it only to discover that pretty extensive exclusions are already in place with previous owner!!
Don't just take their word for it that there are no exclusions. It's too late once you have got the horse & then try to insure it only to discover that pretty extensive exclusions are already in place with previous owner!!
dieseldog
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I would be careful as if you admit up front that you think it is cheap then you won't really be able to negoiate on the price anymore.