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Selling Horses Sight Unseen

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Blueridgedreaming
Reg. Sep 2013
Posted 2015-12-28 2:52 PM
Subject: Selling Horses Sight Unseen


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When selling a horse sight unseen, is it appropriate to ask for a reference from the buyer?

I am trying to sell a horse now with some breathing maintenance and a potential buyer wanted him from over 1,000 miles away. Seemed to be a few holes in the potential buyer's story so I requested a reference. Buyer was extremely angry over my request. I completely understand once he is sold-he is sold and I am okay with that. But I certainly want to place him appropriately as this horse is special to our family. I just want to be a respectful seller to all those people horse shopping.

It could have been a scam also-not sure.
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cheryl makofka
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2015-12-28 5:25 PM
Subject: RE: Selling Horses Sight Unseen


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I learned references mean nothing.

I have held items i had for sale, as they had good references, (good people I respect) then they dropped off the face of the earth.

I have learned if it doesn't feel right or too quick, it is too good to be true, go with your gut.
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BabyJ
Reg. Aug 2013
Posted 2015-12-29 4:00 AM
Subject: RE: Selling Horses Sight Unseen



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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow		I ask for vet and farrier references. If they say no I don't sell. Most appreciate my concern for the welfare of the horse.
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Runaway
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2015-12-29 12:41 PM
Subject: RE: Selling Horses Sight Unseen



Sorry I don't have any advice


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Bottom line, if you have disclosed in your advertising "to an approved home only", you are allowed to ask and qualify the buyers (depending on laws in your state, of course).  Otherwise, perhaps not in the court of law.   

Best of luck, it's tough to sell one you care about, not knowing if the buyer will keep up the maintenance, etc.



 
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