Preloved saddles online
In this article we will discuss all about preloved or second hand saddles. We will look at where is the best place purchase one as well as your options to sell a secondhand saddle if you have one sat at home doing nothing.
There are so many factors when it comes to buying preloved saddles. After all, it is the most expensive piece of equipment. Today we are talking to you about second-hand saddles. Quite frankly, it can be a bit of a mine field.
The good thing about The Saddle Bank is this is what we do. Our aim is to provide a wide range of quality brand new and used saddles, so you don’t have to go anywhere else. We can help you find the exact saddle you want specifically designed for you and your four-legged steed.
Plus, we break down all the information so it’s not such a journal. If you are looking into getting a new saddle, whether it be second hand or brand new and you aren’t sure of measurements.
If you are still a bit confused about which saddle or any saddle related product is best for you why not get in touch with our friendly customer support team via phone on 01733 301488 or email info@thesaddlebank.com. Our lovely team are always happy to help as much as they can and provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for you and your horse.
New or Preloved saddle what's the difference?
There are a few differences between new and second-hand saddles. Firstly, the price isn’t so eyewatering if you choose a second-hand saddle. Plus, they are already broken in for you. And for the more impatient ones among us, buying a second-hand saddle means you can skip the wait times that a brand-new saddle would have. So, you can buy today and compete tomorrow with no problems.
Here at The Saddle Bank, we are known for having such a wide variety of saddles. Click here to see our current availability of new, ex demo and preloved saddles.
Whether you are a high-end professional or ride for a hobby we are here for you. If you are looking at a brand-new saddle, before going ahead with the sale it might be worth selecting what you are looking for and seeing what we have to offer. Because we are so well-known in this industry for selling high end saddles, we have a lot of custom.
Quite often we have ‘ex demo’ saddles. These are saddles which have been used extremely lightly, they are practically brand new. Click here to see the Ex Demo saddles we have available. The advantage to these saddles is that everything is the same as a brand-new saddle, but the stiffness and the price. You can thank us later..
What to be aware of when buying a preloved saddle
We don’t want to sound like a parental figure, but there are a lot of dangers when buying a second-hand saddle. Today we are going to fill you with knowledge to prevent any problems buying a preloved saddle. Firstly, it is so important to use a well-known company.
An unfortunate few to many customers have been scammed by being told the dream. Which has then come crashing down when they opened their ‘new saddle’.
Our second-hand saddles all come with an Inspection report.
Every saddle we have has been checked and validated by our Master Saddle Fitters. Every customer knows what they are getting when it comes to buying their new saddle. We also offer a 5 day UK Trial in the saddle. After all, it sounds good on the tin, but we want to make sure this saddle is for life (and not just for Christmas!) so if its not quite right for you, get in touch with us and we will tell you what your next step should be!
Still unsure? Take a look at our 5 top tips for buying a saddle on line blog here.
Selling a preloved saddle
Did you know if you sell a saddle through eBay or on Social Media and are paid via PayPal; the buyer has the right to open a claim against you a whopping 180 days after they purchased!
This is were The Saddle Bank come in, get a quick, no haggle quote on your saddle within 24 hours of submitting your Sell a Saddle form (it's often even faster than that!)
There are a lot of options here at The Saddle Bank. If you want to sell, change or upgrade your saddle. If you want to sell a saddle, we can buy the saddle straight off you at a fixed price. We buy outright some brands/models such Kent and Masters, Thorowgood, Bates, Arena, Monarch, Albion and many more! We can also sell your saddle for you.
Without the problems of dealing with timewasters, you can have a hassle-free sale. Just leave your saddle with us and we will contact you when your saddle has been sold.
Seen a saddle you like on our website? Why not find out it we can offer you a part-exchange on your existing saddle? Whilst you're waiting for our super team to get back to you about selling your saddle with us why not find your next saddle here!
