Value of Horse Saddles?

[EarPlug]

How about donating to a therapeutic riding center and get a tax deduction.

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[drssg]

I also dislike having strangers from the internet come over to my place. Unless you are really desperate for money, I suspect they are not worth enough to bother with it.

Even with giving them away, I would ensure that the recipient understands that you aren't attesting to the dry rot condition.

I had an old saddle break while the horse was doing some running and bucking. I ended up flat on my back with that saddle still wedged between my legs. So I'm rather sensitive on that subject, and I have burned old saddles.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

I also dislike having strangers from the internet come over to my place. Unless you are really desperate for money, I suspect they are not worth enough to bother with it.

Even with giving them away, I would ensure that the recipient understands that you aren't attesting to the dry rot condition.

I had an old saddle break while the horse was doing some running and bucking. I ended up flat on my back with that saddle still wedged between my legs. So I'm rather sensitive on that subject, and I have burned old saddles.

I do a judge a book call with each FB sale. If they don't have a decent profile and posts, I drive 3 miles to a gas station. I never had an issue with FB or Craigslist though.

 

[EddieWalker]

Thank you for all the replies.

We feel that giving them away is the way to go. My wife left a message to a Nurse that she used to work with that might be able to use them. If not, I have three more people on my list that I'll contact. Hopefully they will be gone this week.

 

[MH8675309]

Saddles are like holsters - they are expensive new and then when you go to sell them somebody will want to pay $100 for it (a saddle)

 

[scootr]

Saddles are like holsters - they are expensive new and then when you go to sell them somebody will want to pay $100 for it (a saddle)

Kind of true with anything, no? Like the guy who is saying kioti is as good as kubota. I think the resale will tell a tale.
I habitually look at CL and FB for second hand equipment and goods. People that think they should get 80% of retail on used items are not selling.
New the saddles shown were about $400. Used $200. Old and neglected no much value left really.

 

[hosspuller]

Good call to give them away. As Peter said saddle fitting is shoe fitting to the nth power.

I've several old saddles gathering dust but they're useful for the visiting horse & rider