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Post by pollycrystal on Oct 31, 2018 10:02:22 GMT
I am going to view a pony for a family member, a`12 year old child. The pony seems to tick all the boxes. However, I have recently seen an ad from nearly 18 months ago, in which the pony was advertised for sale at a much higher price, same seller. Would this ring alarm bells for you, that it has been for sale for so long? Thanks
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Post by Philippa on Oct 31, 2018 16:04:32 GMT
Not really if they were sticking out for the higher price it may well not have been worth that. I’d go see it and make my own mind up. People have over inflated ideas as to what ponies are worth
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Post by daisycutter on Oct 31, 2018 22:49:39 GMT
If it was me buying a pony for a 12 yr old I would definatly ask for a trial period, stating that you would insure the pony for the length of the trial.
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Post by pollycrystal on Nov 1, 2018 18:59:04 GMT
Yes that would obviously be best. Do you think people are willing to do this? The pony is quite a long way from where I live.
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Post by pipandflo on Nov 1, 2018 20:17:50 GMT
If it was me buying a pony for a 12 yr old I would definatly ask for a trial period, stating that you would insure the pony for the length of the trial. Would you let your much loved pony go on trial? Insurance wouldn’t kick in for fourteen days and what happens if it comes back having done for instance a check ligament?
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Post by tabbyx on Nov 2, 2018 12:36:37 GMT
I certainly wouldn’t let a pony go on trial, far far too much risk involved, very easy for pony to get injured and sent back to owner for them to deal with.
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Post by 5874julie on Nov 5, 2018 8:36:44 GMT
yes it would ring alarm bells, and I would question them thoroughly about it, try and get references from local DC etc, ask for a list of competition results and don't be fobbed off. It doesn't have to mean there is a problem but it's'a a big question mark. I find when buying ponies that I might ask dozens of questions but when i get the pony home it's the one question I forgot to ask that's the problem!
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Post by pollycrystal on Nov 9, 2018 10:21:51 GMT
The day before I was due to see it, I messaged the lady to ask if it was still convenient to come, and got a rather brusque text saying "don't bother, I have decided you are not a suitable owner for my pony" What?? Apparently I wasn't enthusiastic enough, because I was unable to get there sooner! Not really surprising that she hasn't sold if she puts off prospective buyers in such a rude way! In all fairness, she did apologise a few days later, but too late then I'm afraid.
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Post by gillwales on Nov 9, 2018 16:05:44 GMT
Saved you a wasted journey. Maybe she got cold feet if the pony was not as she had described it. Just a thought.
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Post by Philippa on Nov 10, 2018 7:21:57 GMT
Ive sold plenty horses and in all fairness I’ve also not sold to someone if I don’t like how they ask about it on the phone. Ive told people to get off as they are not suitable and I’ve told people they can’t even get on!! It’s not all about the buyer. The seller is just as important. You need to respect what they are selling.
I’m not saying in this case you didn’t but if someone rings me and says ‘hi, have you sold your horse?’ It puts me on the back foot to start with. Much more personal if they said ‘hi, I wondered if you still had your lovely show pony eg, for sale please?’ Maybe I’m just a funny bugger like the lady you dealt with 🤣🤣
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Post by pollycrystal on Nov 12, 2018 18:32:56 GMT
I quite appreciate what you are saying, however I had been in touch with her on a few occasions beforehand. She told me she would love to show me the pony, sent me videos and photos, put me in touch with another lady whose children had competed it etc,.She knew what a long way it was for us, and agreed a date to view it. That's why the sudden change of mind took me a bit by surprise! Anyway, I wish her the best of luck finding it a lovely home, clearly she decided that we were not that home. Maybe things happen for a reason, and it wouldn't have been right for us.
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Post by Philippa on Nov 12, 2018 20:10:53 GMT
It’s annoying but at least she told you before you set off. I live in Yorkshire and recently went to Bristol to buy a lorry. Woman assured me I was the first to view as she was busy & I was so far away. I went with every intention of doing a £30k bank transfer which we had discussed on the phone. All good. Set off. Text her to tell her. 3 hours into our journey she text me to say sorry, the people who were booked to view after me had gone early and purchased. I was absolutely bloody furious. She didn’t even have the decency to pick the phone up when I called. No offer to reimburse my fuel. It hapoens. For a reason usually. Move on and find something else. You’ll probably be glad in the long run.
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Post by pollycrystal on Nov 13, 2018 9:50:36 GMT
How absolutely infuriating for you. Yes, at least we didn't go. Our search for the perfect pony continues!
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Post by bigmama on Nov 13, 2018 13:19:30 GMT
The right pony will find his/her way to you .. what's meant to be is meant to be.
If I have any uncertain feelings about buying, then I don't. Similarly, if I have uncertain feelings about selling a pony to someone, then I don't.
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Post by sarahp on Nov 13, 2018 15:21:50 GMT
I'm the same about buying and selling - if my instinct (shorthand for years of experience no doubt) says no, I don't.
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Post by sjw87 on Nov 15, 2018 20:08:13 GMT
It could actually be that the seller saw this post and thought you may be the kind of buyer who goes to social media for advice rather than trusting your own judgement/experience and that of the professionals around you.
For anyone else with a similar (quite understandable) concern, the best thing to do is to ask the seller and then use your own judgement as to whether they're genuine or not.
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Post by pollycrystal on Nov 18, 2018 15:50:23 GMT
I'm not sure she would have recognised that I was the person posting the original post, I was careful not to identify her or myself. The other post was after I had the text. I thought it was a reasonable question, and I wouldn't have put it on Facebook or anything.
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Post by Philippa on Nov 18, 2018 18:31:19 GMT
I don’t think it was an unreasonable question. So many people nowadays are dodgy. Believe me, I’ve bought off them!!! So I do think you have to do your homework and satisfy yourself that you are doing the right thing especially when buying for a child x
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Post by sjw87 on Nov 19, 2018 10:34:13 GMT
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely agree that it's a question a buyer needs to ask but with there being so many possible reasons for it, there's no way that any of us on here could give any insight.
All a buyer can do is ask the owner and then use their judgement/experience to decide whether the explanation is true and if the pony is right for them.
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