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Post by fudgecake on Feb 2, 2012 19:15:12 GMT
Tell me about it dont know whats worse buying or selling
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Post by bow1607 on Feb 2, 2012 19:19:44 GMT
Don't get me started........... funnily enough I have just been speaking to a friend who has advertised on here a few times, and swapping timewaster stories, you could write a book!
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Post by elmere on Feb 2, 2012 19:57:14 GMT
I think this topic comes up every week... just one of the disadvantages of selling Im afraid.
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Post by em on Feb 2, 2012 21:27:48 GMT
I dont mind sending how ever many pics , answering how ever many questions............but it would be nice for once to get a thank you or its not what im looking for.
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Post by ladywell on Feb 3, 2012 21:13:35 GMT
I agree - it is just bad manners. I recently put a wanted advert on here and have replied to everyone who emailed me (and there were lots!). Not a lot to ask when people have gone to the trouble to reply.  |
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Post by Sasha on Feb 3, 2012 22:24:10 GMT
I've had more time wasters than I can count ! What the heck do they do with the photos? Just as well there is some decent folk out there that restore my faith!!!
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Post by Bluesilkie on Feb 4, 2012 14:44:01 GMT
I've had so many timewasters with my pony, people arranging to pick her up and not getting back to me, same as others have said I've sent pics and more details but not even a thanks but no thanks and I've had 2 viewings, both tried the pony, went for a lovely hack and were over the moon with her, one was more or less coming back the next day to collect her as daughter wouldn't even get on her own pony at home but had the confidence on mine to trot her round country lanes off the lead rein and neither have got back to me!!!! I think they just wanted a free hack for their children  |
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Post by diane on Feb 4, 2012 15:43:51 GMT
.....and also have to add that a lot of people want "cheap" whether pony is top quality or not! I have a stunning 3 year old cob filly for sale with top breeding out of a mare I paid good money for and out of a stallion whose covering fee is not "cheap" I have kept her for 3 years and she has matured into a strapping filly. Do people want to pay a decent price? No they do not. So she can stay with me until the market changes!
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Post by Erinx on Feb 4, 2012 15:57:41 GMT
Really bugs me when there are no prices on adverts tho!!!!!
With regards to prices, I think in this current climate things are not worth what they once were and some ponies are over priced. I think if ur waiting for the market to pick up you may be waiting sometime...............there isn't the cash about that there once was, and there's so much for sale that people will always keep an eye out for the cheaper option.
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Post by diane on Feb 4, 2012 16:29:28 GMT
And that is why she will stay here. If people cannot afford to pay a decent price (and have to say I was selling similar animals at double this price 4 years ago), then they probably could not give her the life she deserves and would throw a wobbly at the 1st vet bill or unexpected cost. Sorry but for as long as we all take advantage of the downturn in the market we can all expect no better! As for putting a price on an ad I do usually, but as previous customers have found, I will move the goalposts for the right home. Doesn't mean I will let good ponies and cobs go to someone wanting a cheapie!
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Post by Erinx on Feb 4, 2012 17:11:02 GMT
Diane please don't think I was referring to you with my comments, just talking generally! I think part of the problem with ponies not selling is that there are just far to many around rite now, I no I wouldn't want the financial commitment of another! But having no manners is just pig ignorant, I no I wasn't brought up that way and I'm only 26!a simple thanks but not for me really doesn't take long, and I hate people txting about ads but I wouldn't mind a txt saying no thanks, where have people's manners gone! |
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Post by diane on Feb 4, 2012 17:39:12 GMT
Thank you Erinx ......I did feel it was pointed in my direction but accept now that it wasn't  |
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Post by pipandwill on Feb 8, 2012 12:27:24 GMT
They really annoy me... grrrr!
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Post by chalky284 on Feb 8, 2012 15:58:36 GMT
It's not just ponies, I've advertised quite a few different items, sent loads if pics and info. Then nothing, the worst are those who agree to buy then go back on their decision without even letting you know.
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Post by armada on Feb 8, 2012 16:57:35 GMT
I've been waiting I dont know how long for someone to let me know how they want to be paid for an item, I've now given up and am watching one on ebay instead.
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Post by fanfarefan on Feb 8, 2012 19:46:25 GMT
ive been waitng since mid december for a seller to post a rug , shes got the cheque , but not banked it yet, she has come up with all the excuses imaginable , asto why she hasnt posted it , but why advertise something for sale if you havent got time to send it , surely in 2 months she could have found the time to post it ,and i have since had to go and buy another rug , so im well out of pocket !!!!
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Post by Sasha on Feb 8, 2012 21:32:15 GMT
God that's terrible ! Tell her to send you the cq back or cancel it! How cheeky you've been more than patient
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Post by fanfarefan on Feb 9, 2012 13:55:03 GMT
to be honest , im just fed up with all the hassle , ive had some really good dealings on hg , and then someone like this spoils it ,but also ive pm'd and ad 7 days ago and had no reply from them , is it just me who seems to have mug written all over their forehead , i am always polite and reply even if i dont want an item after ive seen it etc , manners just seem to go out the window , and they cost nothing !!!!
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Post by Sasha on Feb 9, 2012 14:39:52 GMT
I would contact mods and get your cq back it's so out of order ! Why sell if you can't or won't post?
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Post by Milliesmum on Feb 9, 2012 14:47:25 GMT
ive been waitng since mid december for a seller to post a rug , shes got the cheque , but not banked it yet, she has come up with all the excuses imaginable , asto why she hasnt posted it , but why advertise something for sale if you havent got time to send it , surely in 2 months she could have found the time to post it ,and i have since had to go and buy another rug , so im well out of pocket !!!! PM me the details of this please? |
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Post by fanfarefan on Feb 9, 2012 14:48:54 GMT
yes think that might be the next move , but she hasnt answered my pm's for over a week so not sure how anyone would be able to contact her , and this is what its been like , weeks without a word , aaaahhhhhhhh !!
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Post by susie13 on Feb 11, 2012 19:52:59 GMT
I recently enquired about a pony for sale on here on behalf of a friend. My friend was really interested in the pony, but wanted some more details height, location etc. Over Two weeks passed and no response from the seller. My friend has now bought a pony.
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Post by lillybell on Feb 12, 2012 22:14:40 GMT
What about sellers who time waste? Those who try to hide obvious faults or miss important things out like " has previously suffered with laminitis" or " doesn't go in a snaffle?" ...people are so desperate to sell they seem to be going to all kinds of lengths to get a viewing let alone a sale!!!!! I think sellers need to accept that when they put an advert up then it is to be expected that you will be asked for photos if there are none or prices if there are none etc etc....if you want to avoid this then put it all on the advert in the first place. When I sell any of mine I try to be thorough becuase i know I am precious with time. I don;t think it is always rudeness which stops people replying...what about forgetfulness, work and other life events getting in the way?  I also think sellers should not be so defensive if they don't sell to a particular buyer.....if someone doesn't like your pony it doesn't mean they are time wasters and often until you try something you never know what it is really like? As for a free hack for a child - that's bonkers!!! ? why would anyone risk a child on a strange pony, travel around the country etc etc for a free hack? I don't think people are looking for bargains, I think they are being choosy with their cash because the market is on its butt and they can be more selective about where to spend their cash. I think someone looking for a bargain at £2000 ( if 2000 worth of purchase is considered a cheap buy!!) is't necessarily a bad owner. It doesn't mean they can't afford to keep, feed, insure the pony...it might just mean that right now 3000 outlay is hard for them. With the rising costs of diesel etc you can now add almost 1000 to the cost of a purchase with the additional extras of travel, vettings, visits to try ponies, tack ( as lets face it not much comes with a wardrobe these days) etc etc.....so what may be 2000 to a seller is actually more like 3000 to the buyer. You have to ask yourself whats better a really nice decent home at a lesser price or keeping a quality animal turned away for a year doing nothing in the hopes of things getting better...which in the meantime could devalue the pony anyway? |
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