Breeder 599 Report post Posted March 15, 2020 Will be interesting to see what happens (if anything) for the up coming sales with all the restrictions in place due to the virus. I hope for everyone's sake it all works out OK and it is able to operate as normal but if the travel restrictions and crowd measures remain, it will give Inglis a major head ache. This is what Magic Millions are doing for their March sale https://www.breednet.com.au/news/9714/mm-gold-coast-march-yearling-sale-to-proceed-under-restricted-conditions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted March 16, 2020 I missed this report, this morning. It looks like Inglis is going run the Easter Sale on an invite only basis. https://www.anzbloodstocknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ANZ-Mar-16-final-2.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted March 25, 2020 Now it looks like the Inglis Sales are going online. It will be extremely difficult for all concerned. I think many will withdraw and try other ways to sell after the virus issue has gone. Maybe the Magic Millions sale in June and maybe MM will push this sale back to say July/August to help vendors, although being mid winter is probably not ideal. https://www.anzbloodstocknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ANZ_200326-online.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted March 26, 2020 It has started. Arrowfield has withdrawn it's draft and say each lot is still up for sale but by private treaty. https://www.breednet.com.au/news/9803/arrowfield-easter-draft-for-sale-by-private-treaty- I suspect there more doing this. Very unfortunate for Inglis as they will inevitably take a big hit. Dopey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey 209 Report post Posted March 26, 2020 I wonder if it will begin to swing the power back to supplier ie the major producers like arrow field who through necessity prove that in fact they have exclusivity and pulling power in a business where discerning wealthy buyers want an edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted March 27, 2020 I understand what you are saying Dopey but this tussle between seller and buyer happens in most industries. Having said I think you are right that this situation could lead to a rethink by all the parties involved. For example, Arrowfield are pleasantly surprised that some stock sell particularly well by private treaty, so in the future try selling part of their crop that way in all years , especially if they have a lot of stock of one particular stallion. Cambridge Stud have started producing an extensive package of information on each lot for Book 1 in the last couple of years. ( I think a fault with it is they put it out too late --just before the sale). This concept could be developed further and linked to other selling platforms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey 209 Report post Posted March 27, 2020 One way ... advertise and sell on multiple platforms and the in person sale is “if not sold prior”... In any business knowing and connecting with your customer is key. On another angle As you may know I’m a a fan of parts of the German model and exclusive sire arrangements - I’m sure savabeel has done ok as private. Breeder 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey 209 Report post Posted March 27, 2020 Supply and demand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...