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<blockquote data-quote="Travlr" data-source="post: 1807629" data-attributes="member: 42463"><p>It's an advantage to get to know the people that run the sale barn. Some of them play all kinds of games to give the good deals to their established customers, friends, and traders.</p><p></p><p>That said... Can you entertain the idea that your prices reflect the quality of your cattle? I haven't seen them and don't know what they look like... and there is a "type" that sells for more and others that sell for less. If you are new you may need to refine your "eye" for cattle and what sells best.</p><p></p><p>I've had some great results from some sale barns and with a couple I could never break into the "good ol' boy" network. Some are entirely professional and others are looking for ways to bend you over. Some respect sellers and some look for benefits to buyers that spend money. They play the game because it's necessary to stay afloat and some do it well and others don't. I've noticed that the more successful auctions tend to be more professional appearing and I attribute their size to how they are perceived as being more honest. respectful, and less slimy.</p><p></p><p>We're here to help if we can. Post some good pics of your animals from the side if you can take the heat in honest criticism.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Travlr, post: 1807629, member: 42463"] It's an advantage to get to know the people that run the sale barn. Some of them play all kinds of games to give the good deals to their established customers, friends, and traders. That said... Can you entertain the idea that your prices reflect the quality of your cattle? I haven't seen them and don't know what they look like... and there is a "type" that sells for more and others that sell for less. If you are new you may need to refine your "eye" for cattle and what sells best. I've had some great results from some sale barns and with a couple I could never break into the "good ol' boy" network. Some are entirely professional and others are looking for ways to bend you over. Some respect sellers and some look for benefits to buyers that spend money. They play the game because it's necessary to stay afloat and some do it well and others don't. I've noticed that the more successful auctions tend to be more professional appearing and I attribute their size to how they are perceived as being more honest. respectful, and less slimy. We're here to help if we can. Post some good pics of your animals from the side if you can take the heat in honest criticism. [/QUOTE]
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