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[greenanimal]

This is an 11 year old gray Arab gelding for sale in southern California.  Based on the information given, what would you expect his asking price to be?

http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad342251

Thanks!

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[phoenix_igniton]

$2500 or less.

[greenanimal]

thanks

[vanraf]

yeah... given that they're selling w/ tack, i'm guessing dirt cheap.

[greenanimal]

I have no experience buying or selling horses, why do you say that? Is it because he's likely a family horse, not a training endeavor?

[vanraf]

no, i mainly say that just on intuition - if you can afford a higher priced horse, you obviously can afford the tack... then again i might be wrong, this is all just speculation. let me know if you do find out the price!

[greenanimal]

they haven't responded yet, what a PITA :)
although I can't really get him anyway, unless there's some miracle

[alex51324]

With no picture, I'd be suspicious that he has some sort of glaringly obvious conformation defect, or he's in terrible shape. If that's not the case, he sounds like the type of horse that the market for is very weak right now (that is to say, a backyard, 4-H, general pal-ing around with type of horse, rather than any kind of performance or breeding prospect). Where I live, if I were looking for that type of horse, I'd expect to find something I liked for around a thousand dollars, possibly much less (especially if he is on the skinny side or behind on vet/farrier work, which is happening a lot in this economy). I'd go a little higher than that if he's as all-around nice as they say, and I really really liked him, (which, again, is a big assumption), but not much higher. Prices might be higher in CA, but from what I've heard, probably not

[greenanimal]

thanks, I am an adult re-rider lol so he's what I'm looking for, but I don't have any experience buying so I don't know what to look for

[alex51324]

It's definitely a good time to buy a horse, if you have the money to maintain one. Lots of people selling, few people buying. You have to remember it's like buying a car--there's only so much you can tell from ads; you have to look at him in person, take a test drive, check Consumer Reports (OK, that's where the metaphor breaks down--have him evaluated by a vet you trust and, if at all possible, by a more experienced horseperson). If you're semi-seriously interested and not just window-shopping, why not ask for some photos? I'm not a conformation expert, but I'm sure people here would give their opinions, and help you decide if it's worth checking in person.

[miladyelizabeth]

Totally depends. Is he registered? Is he healthy? Is he conformationally top-notch or total crap?

[greenanimal]

dunno but thanks anyway :)

[goldengirder]

I would beware since there isn't a picture. If they can afford a horse they darn well can afford a digital camera to take a picture of said horse.