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Meanest Teacher!!!
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Location: sunny california | i don't mind calling but I do wnat an email. too many times the price changes and i want it in writing.... before I spend my gas money | |
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Location: Kansas | We don't worry about "tire kickers". If a person doesn't want your horse or isn't sure he/she is ready to buy, they may mention you or your horses to someone else. My husband is the main contact for selling our horses. He replies to any inquiries on Facebook or e-mail. He always asks people to call him on his cell phone because "I may talk slow but I type a lot slower". We don't have a problem with quoting an asking price in an e-mail. We, like every other seller, would like our horses to go to a home that is a good fit for them. If someone told us they would prefer to communicate by e-mail because it is difficult to hear on the phone, we would try to do that. I hope you are able to work out visits to the horses that interest you. If you are looking for a prospect in eastern Kansas, we have several to see. | |
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Location: East of the Pecos | TigerTe - 2014-04-18 12:16 PM We don't worry about "tire kickers". If a person doesn't want your horse or isn't sure he/she is ready to buy, they may mention you or your horses to someone else. My husband is the main contact for selling our horses. He replies to any inquiries on Facebook or e-mail. He always asks people to call him on his cell phone because "I may talk slow but I type a lot slower". We don't have a problem with quoting an asking price in an e-mail. We, like every other seller, would like our horses to go to a home that is a good fit for them. If someone told us they would prefer to communicate by e-mail because it is difficult to hear on the phone, we would try to do that. I hope you are able to work out visits to the horses that interest you. If you are looking for a prospect in eastern Kansas, we have several to see.
What a great attitude.  I know I have inquired about horses that seemed to be a good choice over the phone, but several times when I went and rode, I found out very quickly that either the seller was dishonest, clueless, or desperate to say anything to sell. I mainly buy young horses that might be lightly started, but none who already have a searchable record. I look for diamonds in the rough, and I know you have to look at a lot of horses to find the one that has the feel you want. There is no way to know if you are going to purchase from a phone call. You have to go get on the horse and see how they ride and feel to know if they might be a fit. You just can't feel beligerant, resentful, rough riding, etc. over the phone. | |
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| Bug Is Alive - 2014-04-18 12:39 PM
TigerTe - 2014-04-18 12:16 PM We don't worry about "tire kickers". If a person doesn't want your horse or isn't sure he/she is ready to buy, they may mention you or your horses to someone else. My husband is the main contact for selling our horses. He replies to any inquiries on Facebook or e-mail. He always asks people to call him on his cell phone because "I may talk slow but I type a lot slower". We don't have a problem with quoting an asking price in an e-mail. We, like every other seller, would like our horses to go to a home that is a good fit for them. If someone told us they would prefer to communicate by e-mail because it is difficult to hear on the phone, we would try to do that. I hope you are able to work out visits to the horses that interest you. If you are looking for a prospect in eastern Kansas, we have several to see.
What a great attitude. I know I have inquired about horses that seemed to be a good choice over the phone, but several times when I went and rode, I found out very quickly that either the seller was dishonest, clueless, or desperate to say anything to sell. I mainly buy young horses that might be lightly started, but none who already have a searchable record. I look for diamonds in the rough, and I know you have to look at a lot of horses to find the one that has the feel you want. There is no way to know if you are going to purchase from a phone call. You have to go get on the horse and see how they ride and feel to know if they might be a fit. You just can't feel beligerant, resentful, rough riding, etc. over the phone.
To add what you have said, I have had potential buyers being dishonest or exaggerating their skill set. I have simply told people within minutes of then getting on the horse was not for them.
Also videos can be very important, as this helps weed out the horses that don't fit a specific type or style. | |
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  Champ
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Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm | I'm one that likes to negotiate by email. That way I have a written record of the transaction. But if I see a screamin deal on a mare, I will pick up the phone. I buy mostly broodmares and sell mostly broodmares and babies. If someone is selling a horse and isn't ready to pay attention to the needs of the buyer then move on. Some people think you should be prepared to buy from one or two pictures and no video. I would never buy a horse that will be ridden without video unless I really trusted that person because I have purchased from them before and they have been honest. I don't expect people to buy without me doing my work to assure them the horse is what I say (s)he is. I have buyers now that will buy from pictures and LOVE them when they get them home. It's very nice to have those kinds of buyers and VERY nice to be a person they can trust.  | |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | Thanks, everyone! I have found "the one" and hoping that everything goes well at the vet next week. The seller has been an absolute dream to work with. We've texted/called quite a bit to discuss anything and everything I've wanted to know and she's always gotten right back withme. Never e-mailed as she said she only checks it about once every 24 hours.
I believe that the original seller I had asked about had changed her mind on selling horse but didn't want to bother telling me that. Very annoying because I appreciate honesty! I don't think that I willl ever be one of those people that could buy a horse that's running and not ride it first. I'm out of this world picky and my riding isn't at the point where I'm able to adapt quickly. | |
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