Saddle flipping?

Heavenly Jumper · 05-07-2008, 05:26 PM

I have an interesting question...

I have an offer for a wintec isabell at a price that is WoW (including shipping!) It includes the whole gullet system, measuring tool, two girths and a bottle of wintec cleaner.

The thing is, the seat size is at least 1 whole inch too big...

I would feel like a dummy refusing the deal. Would it be wise to get it anyway and try to sell the saddle for enough to buy one in the correct size?

Redfishy · 05-07-2008, 05:32 PM

Take it and try it and if it doesn't work you can always resell!

Heavenly Jumper · 05-07-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redfishy

Take it and try it and if it doesn't work you can always resell!

I sat in one at the tack store and I was totally swimming in it. I COULD ride in it, but it wouldn't be good for me.

I know I'd need to sell it.

kyryah · 05-07-2008, 05:35 PM

I say DO IT. You can most likely sell it and get what you need. There is always eBay, lol!

Kristina

Heavenly Jumper · 05-07-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyryah

I say DO IT. You can most likely sell it and get what you need. There is always eBay, lol!

Kristina

Yeah, maybe someone here would like a super deal on an isabell!

imjustjoking22 · 05-07-2008, 06:46 PM

Just check to make sure it is still a good price compared to the ones on ebay

But those saddles are quite popular and I'm sure it will sell.

Caterina · 05-07-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

Yeah, maybe someone here would like a super deal on an isabell!

.... what size is it?

Dawn · 05-07-2008, 07:04 PM

Depending on the price you'd be wanting for it as well as the size, I might be interested in getting it off of you.

I have actually done this several times, usually with a saddle that I thought 'might' work for me though. I've never sold them for a lot more than I got them for though.

But if you were to split the package up and raise the prices a small percentage, you could likely get some good money to go toward the saddle you need.

buck1173 · 05-08-2008, 07:44 AM

research resale... if that size/tree/model/color is currently selling reliably at a price you can deal with, then I'd go for it.

Tack Collector · 05-08-2008, 05:32 PM

1" bigger than another Isabell you rode, or just 1" bigger than your current saddle? Most people take a larger Isabell than AP or Pro or 500, or other saddles. The Isabell seat is deep and the stirrup bars are set back further. But you probably knew that already.

05-07-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 13,170 Images: 1246 Blog Entries: 205	Saddle flipping? I have an interesting question... I have an offer for a wintec isabell at a price that is WoW (including shipping!) It includes the whole gullet system, measuring tool, two girths and a bottle of wintec cleaner. The thing is, the seat size is at least 1 whole inch too big... I would feel like a dummy refusing the deal. Would it be wise to get it anyway and try to sell the saddle for enough to buy one in the correct size? __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you.

05-07-2008, 05:35 PM	#4
kyryah Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Harrietta, MI Posts: 2,788 Images: 409	I say DO IT. You can most likely sell it and get what you need. There is always eBay, lol! Kristina __________________ You can lead a horse to water, but if you can get him to roll over and float on his back, then you got something! 100% pro HUMANE* horse slaughter!*

05-07-2008, 06:46 PM	#6
imjustjoking22 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coastal California Posts: 2,037 Images: 64	Just check to make sure it is still a good price compared to the ones on ebay But those saddles are quite popular and I'm sure it will sell. __________________ Ikelos - 5 year Oldenburg by Ideal ~my last and greatest gift from my mother~ "A mind is like a parachute- it only functions when open."

05-08-2008, 07:44 AM	#9
buck1173 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 634 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 1	research resale... if that size/tree/model/color is currently selling reliably at a price you can deal with, then I'd go for it. __________________ “It’s really amazing what a horse will do for you if he understands what you want.... And it’s also quite amazing what he’ll do to you if he doesn’t.” — BILL DORRANCE "Horses generally are doing fine until the people show up." — LESLIE DESMOND

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Redfishy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: south Georgia Posts: 723 Images: 56	Take it and try it and if it doesn't work you can always resell!

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Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 28,762 Images: 1267	Depending on the price you'd be wanting for it as well as the size, I might be interested in getting it off of you. I have actually done this several times, usually with a saddle that I thought 'might' work for me though. I've never sold them for a lot more than I got them for though. But if you were to split the package up and raise the prices a small percentage, you could likely get some good money to go toward the saddle you need.

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Tack Collector Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dreary Station (near to Coma) Posts: 245 Images: 68	1" bigger than another Isabell you rode, or just 1" bigger than your current saddle? Most people take a larger Isabell than AP or Pro or 500, or other saddles. The Isabell seat is deep and the stirrup bars are set back further. But you probably knew that already.