As a buyer, would you think it would be rude to ask someone if they would take a lesser dollar amount then the listed price, even if it doesn't say "obo" or "firm" Just don't want to break the sacred code of Buyer rules.. I almost feel bad, but at the same time, don't want to pay an amount higher then the horse is worth. It's 4500 and I'd offer 4000, not a major lower amount,
Pshhh I'm pretty sure I've never bought anything horse related without negotiating.
My horse, my saddle, all of my bits and bridles that I have bought used - discounted!
I think the best thing to do in that instance is ask if they are open to offers. No matter if they say "yes", "no", or "what did you have in mind, just say you were hoping to find something for $4000 (using your "for instance"). Hope that helps!
Even if it says firm I've seen, and myself, let horses go for less money then they were advertised for if it was the right fit.
As a buyer if you only have $4000 to spend and not the $4500 (or you won't spend the $4500) then I'd politely ask before coming if this is something they may entertain. If they are firm then there is no point in you wasting their time or yours.
I've both sent and received requests asking if there is negotiation room on the price. Now when I get questions like "What's your bottom dollar?" or "Will you take less" without any further questions about the horse I won't respond. However, if I get an email or call that says I'd really like to come and see your XYZ horse but I have a budget of ### to spend and before I came out I wanted to know if this is something you'd entertain..." If the money is close to what I'm asking then yes I'll just say come on out. I appreciate honesty and the courtesy of not wasting my time if it's not in their budget.
For $500 I certainly think it's worth asking if it is something they'll entertain.
Posted 2015-08-17 11:11 AM Subject: RE: Buyer Rules
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ChasingCans04 - 2015-08-15 6:48 PM
Pshhh I'm pretty sure I've never bought anything horse related without negotiating.
My horse, my saddle, all of my bits and bridles that I have bought used - discounted!
Same here! I've always considered the asking price to be a starting place unless the ad says "FIRM."
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