Maybe the price is high, and maybe prices will keep dropping. What would make it a GREAT package?angus9259":zkjit0f7 said:I like the idea of patience here. Seems like a decent package but not a GREAT package (at $1650 per) and I don't think we're at a price bottom. I think if you don't HAVE to buy something you can wait for GREAT.
For a commercial bred heifer I'd have a hard time paying more than $1500 at today's market. Having said that, if I decided I wanted the heifers I wouldn't let an extra $150 per keep me from buying them..I'm not overly impressed by the pics of these, but they don't look bad just a little thin. If they're bred to the bull that you posted the link to though, forget it. Heifers can break your heart enough on their own even when they're bred to a proven calving ease bull.HDRider":2e7tfy66 said:Maybe the price is high, and maybe prices will keep dropping. What would make it a GREAT package?angus9259":2e7tfy66 said:I like the idea of patience here. Seems like a decent package but not a GREAT package (at $1650 per) and I don't think we're at a price bottom. I think if you don't HAVE to buy something you can wait for GREAT.
Adam turns a lot of cattle.jcarkie":2npofa2l said:There are several guys around that buy and sell on cattle range and Craig's. They are pretty good and knowledgeable they would not stay in business long. I have not personally bought from Ogden's but I seen alot of cattle for sale by them. I have used Adam wall on a couple of good size purchases. Check prices
That was one of 4 bulls that covered them. The others look better.Lazy M":36hd04ch said:For a commercial bred heifer I'd have a hard time paying more than $1500 at today's market. Having said that, if I decided I wanted the heifers I wouldn't let an extra $150 per keep me from buying them..I'm not overly impressed by the pics of these, but they don't look bad just a little thin. If they're bred to the bull that you posted the link to though, forget it. Heifers can break your heart enough on their own even when they're bred to a proven calving ease bull.HDRider":36hd04ch said:Maybe the price is high, and maybe prices will keep dropping. What would make it a GREAT package?angus9259":36hd04ch said:I like the idea of patience here. Seems like a decent package but not a GREAT package (at $1650 per) and I don't think we're at a price bottom. I think if you don't HAVE to buy something you can wait for GREAT.
angus9259":1vz8j35q said:What people ask for cattle and what they get for cattle are two different things. The original craigslist ad you posted has been up for a month so folks have had at least a month to get at these heifers before you and no one has. That to me says they are not a GREAT deal. Doesn't mean it's a bad deal if that's what you want. It just means that you were willing to pay more for those cattle than anyone else who read that ad. A great deal is something you could repost on craigslist and potentially get your money back or make a little. The fact that this ad has been up a month says you won't be likely to do that. HOWEVER, that DOES NOT make it a bad deal FOR YOU if they are what you want.
Brute 23":1ew31ylg said:angus9259":1ew31ylg said:What people ask for cattle and what they get for cattle are two different things. The original craigslist ad you posted has been up for a month so folks have had at least a month to get at these heifers before you and no one has. That to me says they are not a GREAT deal. Doesn't mean it's a bad deal if that's what you want. It just means that you were willing to pay more for those cattle than anyone else who read that ad. A great deal is something you could repost on craigslist and potentially get your money back or make a little. The fact that this ad has been up a month says you won't be likely to do that. HOWEVER, that DOES NOT make it a bad deal FOR YOU if they are what you want.
I agree 100%. Nothing good sits for a month like that. There is a reason.
Some times they leave the add up even though those have been sold to pawn off some others they may be willing to part with.
I thought this was a good deal especially if you could talk them down a little. Bred to Herf, Char, and Ang.
Kingfisher":1w47i16j said:Oh you know there negotiable and probably look better than pics.
An old man told me once when they priced like they are today you ought to buy cows that are registered. I think getting registered stock adds value for some without adding cost if your prude when buying.