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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 04:45:26 AM
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We have only sold one goat, so we are not really experienced in what to watch out for.
I got a call from someone interested in buying a wether from us (lamancha). They told me they had a "small herd" for their daughter, but when my dd started texting them, they told her they only had one.
Does this send up a red flag? Or could it be that they are just starting out?
What else should we be asking before we have them visit?
Another thing. The first text asked how much he was, but the price is listed with the phone number. Also, there is a photo, and they still just want to "look" at him.
I'm just trying to keep us safe too, so any advice would be helpful. We could really use the money, but I just want to be sure.
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 06:43:53 AM
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It's not unusual for someone to want to see the animal even though you posted a picture. They may want to check its gums and eyes for signs of worms, check for any sores, etc....
Often, people just see the 'for sale' and the phone number in the ad and don't really pay attention to details. So, when they contact you it sounds as if they haven't paid attention.....which they haven't.
If you don't really have concerns about the home the goat is going to, then you could ignore the red flags or things that make you feel uncomfortable. BUT, if you are concerned about the future home (which it sounds like you rightly are) then pay attention to those feelings. If this person has given you different stories, then that could be cause for concern. It could be little 'white lies' to cover up they're lack of knowledge and skill with goats. Perhaps they're embarrassed of this and don't want you to know they're just starting out. Or, they could have other intentions.
Just keep asking questions. Stick to your price. Don't let them haggle you down. In my experience, down here in Texas, people that haggle usually want to resell it or use it for meat. Now, I do sell meat goats and I understand they will be used for that purpose. But, I'm careful about who buys my dairy goats.
Again, keep asking them questions....What is their housing/shelter? Are there loose dogs around? What kind of feed do they plan on feeding? How much attention is the daughter going to be able to give it?
For safety, if they go to meet you at your home/farm, try to not be alone. If your hubby can't be there then try to have a friend or child with you.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 7:36:59 PM
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With selling our horses I jump for joy when someone says they want to come look at it. That's a serious buyer. It's the endless stream of people that want more pictures. They want one taken today and from every angle no matter if the weather is crummy or I might have something to do or if its the middle of winter and the horse is a fur ball cause we live in a cold climate. Those type of people never buy and waste my time. Tirekickers...ugh. If they show up with a horse trailer, even better. I wonder if the daughter in the prospective buyer family has her own herd of one and the family has a small herd. I mean we have 17 horses but technically I have 10, one daughter has 5, another daughter has 2, and we have a boarder too, so 19 horses. And if I wanted to be even more technical I only have 4 horses for personal reasons, all the others are business. But of course all are loved.
I think Catherine is right on with her insight. Ask lots of questions.
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2013 : 06:44:13 AM
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I price high when I post an ad on CL. And I always put NO TEXTING! I will not answer texts at all. AND I will NOT send more pictures. If they are serious, they will come look at the animals in person. But pricing high, and saying you will not go lower, keeps silly people from even calling. I have had some people that I have just had to hang up on. Some people are seriously stupid.
Kris
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2013 : 2:06:36 PM
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Yes Kristina, reminds me of years ago I bought a gelding at the sale barn and he just got soooo hard to deal with the older he got finally from a friends advice I looked UNDER the horse. Yep the reason for all our troubles. Is good to look under the animal before one buys...lol.
Kristin, I have a yearling filly for sale and we have gotten sooo many calls asking how broke she is, whats her start time (cause shes race bred) We get some calls like this on all our horses broke or not, but this one a whole lot. Do people read? SHES A BABY for petes sake! She's not broke, never been ridden, never been raced and YEAH SHE MAY BE A LITTLE SHORT FOR MOST PEOPLE, cause hello, shes a BABY. Here is her ad, is there anything in this ad that says shes broke to ride and trail and arena seasoned. Oh my.
http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-576794
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrittergrannysLair
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2013 : 3:01:19 PM
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Laura,
We had a horse for sale last summer. I know exactly what you are talking about.
We had paragraphs about his temperment why we were selling etc...
I have never dealt with so many people calling and asking the exact questions that were answered in the ad. Or people calling or emailing asking if we would give him away for free...I have never dealt with that when selling sheepa and goats.
We have sold quite a few sheep and goats through craigslist and have pretty good experiences.
Sandra
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 04:58:34 AM
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We did sell him, and thanks for the tip on "no texting" (I like that idea). The buyer was looking for eco-friendly grass eaters. Thanks for all your help on this....
Now for the horse selling...
If a buyer wants to ride her, should my daughter have them sign a disclaimer? If dd does have to sell due to not getting a job (which she has not yet), I would love tips on that too.
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 05:39:00 AM
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I always have someone sign a equine release any time they come for a trail ride. I have never had anyone sign one when they are looking to buy and want to try out the horse. It might not be a bad idea though. Also is it likely the horse will do anything nasty? If so then tell them the horse hasn't been ridden in a long time and needs work and you don't reccomend they ride her till she's had groundwork. You might check with your state laws too. In NM the responsibility rests on the rider not the owner. I can e-mail you the equine activities release form we use if you want. The thing about it is that even if the person wouldn't sue their health insurance company or family might. My daughter once fell off of one of our horses backwards and lost her perifial vision for about half the day and was transported to the hospital 2 hours away and a week later I got a call from my OWN insurance company looking for someone to sue for it! They wanted specifically to know whose property it happened on. I told them my horse, my kid, my property you need to pay up, and they did but still...sheesh. It's always a good idea to get something signed especially if the horse might be a little spunky from not being ridden, but it usually happens on the sweetest horse on the nicest day when one would least expect it. That is why we ALWAYS wear a helmet. We also require anyone under 18 to wear one, adults can decide for themselves but we recommend it. We have only had one lady fall off one of our horses and that was because she wouldn't listen and went somewhere she shouldn't have instead of the path I suggested. And the horse was not at fault at all. The rider knew that too, but her family felt different. Listing horses on equinenow.com is a good way to sell. It is nationwide and free too.
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrittergrannysLair
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