My husband and I are just starting a horse business so that we can quit work and run it and a feed/tack stor full time. Well, we had a big solid black gelding that he bought me earlier this year... and I put it for for sale with the rest of the horses thinking no one would take him at first because he wasn'r registered like the others are.... but I needed it to look like we had a selection of horses for people to look at. Well, the first people who actually wanted to come out and see s horse wanted to see him. When they came, the wanted him. I knew I couldnt really say no because then my husband would think I wouldnt be able to handle selling the horses... well, they took my horse Sunday, and now I really want him back. I am willing to give them their money back, or they can trade him for another horse... if it is a more expensive horse, I will give them 100-200 more than that they paid for him on a trade allowance.
2006-09-06 03:00:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I told them that if they had any problems with him or didnt like him, to call me and I would buy him back. When I called them yesterday, I asked if they liked him still hoping they would say no, but the guy said he he does still really like him. If I ask for the horse back, it could really hurt my business, plus make us look un-professional. What should I do?? Should I call them anyways and ask for him back? Should I wait and hope they decide they dont like him? Please help, I really miss that horse.
2006-09-06 03:03:19 · update #1
Yes, I have told my husband, and he says it is bad for business, but if I want the horse back for me to call them and tell them and he told me that even though we sold the horse for $800, if I want him back, he will pay the people up to $1500 for him. I dont want to do that because we dont have the money yet to do that... but like I said, I will trade them for one of our better horses that I am not attached to... well, not as attached... Should I call them and do "bad" buisness, or let them keep my baby??
2006-09-06 03:13:55 · update #2
They bought him as a park ranger horse in one of our local state parks... they are about 100 miles from me though... so I dont think that even if they did "spread the word" not to buy a horse from us it would impact our sales very much....
2006-09-06 03:18:49 · update #3
I think you have already answered your own question. Have you told your husband you want the horse back? If I were you I'd do that first, and then about the only thing you can do is be honest with the people who bought your horse. I'd go to them and tell them how you feel. They may be willing to consider a trade under your terms. However, a deal is a deal, and they aren't obligated to give him back. If they have not yet become attached to him they may be willing to go with another horse. If they want to keep this horse, you may need to let it go and enjoy the horses you have. Unfortunately it is part of the price of doing business with animals - if part of the business is also selling the animals, we have to steel ourselves to be able to do that.
Best of luck with it.
2006-09-06 03:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
BUMMER.... been there done that. if i was in your shoes, and actually went back with an offer, i would make the offer juicey enough to make it worth their while. I don't know what the selling price was, but i would make that offer a good percentage of it. E. if the selling price was 1000, i'd offer AT LEAST 250. and/or kick in something else --like a discount on future purchases they make at your business. ask yourself, 'how bad do i want this horse back?' and make the offer good enuff to keep a smile on that customers face. -or bite the bullet and just chalk it up as a lesson learned. MAYBE you really don't have what it takes to be in this business.....i would have known how i felt about the horse in the first place and either just not sell him or put a price on him that, if he did sell, i wouldn't feel bad. And tell customers just that....that you really aren't so sure that you want to sell him, so that's why the big price. First and foremost, i would have discussed it with my husband before it became an issue. Another thot is to let the buyer know that you would really appreciate it, if they decided to sell, they would give you first chance at buying him back.
2006-09-06 03:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by sadiejoyy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a customer, if someone sold me an animal and then turned around and asked me to return him on buy-back or trade, I would feel a little betrayed and completely dissatisfied. I would turn around and tell everyone I knew to NOT buy from that business. However, if I wasn't attatched to the animal yet (as in, I didn't buy him as a personal pet for anyone in the family), that might be a different story. Did they buy him as a pet, or as stock?
I'm really sorry that you are feeling so miserable over this. What do you want more? The business or the horse? I suggest that you talk this over with your husband.
2006-09-06 03:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by stormy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... thats the way of buisness. and sadly enough if they don't want to give the horse back, they won't. Once they give you the money for anything its theirs. What this reminds me of is when theres a family with a dog and a little girl. The family sells the pet and all of a sudden the girl really really wants the dog back, the parents are going to say no. Ask your husband he'll even say no. Don't mean to sound harsh but thats the way it is... and yes if you called those people again and told them that you wanted the horse back you will sound very very unprofessional and loose that buisness relationship. I hope this helps!!!
2006-09-06 03:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but you cannot take the horse back - it would look very bad for you especially if you are wanting to make a business name for yourself..word would get around that you hassle new buyers and it would be bad
PLUS if he is a good horse and you leave him with the people - word will get around like this "wow that is a nice horse where did you get him" "I got him at......." so you will actually get more customers by leaving him where he is
in the future if there is a horse you are not sure you want to sell.. price him high... so if he does sell you wont feel bad about it
I would be insulted if I bought a horse and the owners offered me $100 -$200 more for him.. plus I would feel bitter towards the people especialy if I liked the horse
2006-09-06 03:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you need to let them keep the horse. When you're in business, you can't fall in love with the 'merchandise'. To remain professional, (and possible follow up business), you need to let that horse go and get others. I know that sounds harsh, but from a customer view, what would they expect?
In time, with more horses, your customer might want to trade your horse back for a 'better' animal. (hey, it could happen)
2006-09-06 03:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll have to chalk it up to "lesson learned" and go from there.
In the future, if you have a horse that you don't really want to sell, make the price on him significantly higher... you already know that lack of pedigree won't deter a buyer, but putting a price on what his VALUE is to you might.
Selling animals is difficult, because you form an emotional bond to them. You may have to decide whether or not you'll be able to remain in a livestock business, or if your emotions will get in the way of your business.
2006-09-06 03:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call them and be honest like you've been here. Give them the offer of buying him back or trading him for another horse. I wouldn't lie under any circumstances. That could bring more than just bad business. It could also land you in court. Try to be prepared for them saying NO to your offers just in case. Good luck in your business endeavor and in getting YOUR horse back.
2006-09-06 03:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you realy feel strongly about the horse then you can try calling and explaning that you made a mistke selling your hourse and make them an offer, i mean they can only say no.
but if you didnt want to sell him then you shouldnt of put him up in the first place.
i felt this way when i was forced to sell my 2 male baby rabits that i bred and whatched grow, but i know that they would be looked after just as good as i had done and after a few days i felt better about it.
2006-09-06 03:12:31 · answer #9 · answered by Joanne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sale is a sale. If he wasn't being offered you shouldn't have put him up for sale. It would be very unprofessional to go back on the deal you made.
Legally, they could take you to court to keep him, and win.
Live and learn. Sounds like he has a good home.
2006-09-06 06:42:10 · answer #10 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋