Sheep dogs for sale

[davelumb]

There's some money changes hands at a sheep dog auction.

Belting dogs though.

[Nige Johns]

That top one is a belter

[davelumb]

That top one is a belter

12 weeks old.

And wasn't for sale.

[Monts]

I think I read some sheepdogs go for 10 grand.

[davelumb]

I think I read some sheepdogs go for 10 grand.

I saw one sell for 14,000 GUINEAS last year.

Prices were struggling today. I left early but a few had reached the 4,000 guineas range after a slow start.

[Monts]

I think I read some sheepdogs go for 10 grand.

I saw one sell for 14,000 GUINEAS last year.

Prices were struggling today. I left early but a few had reached the 4,000 guineas range after a slow start.

Blimey good to see the guineas still in fashion.

[davelumb]

I think I read some sheepdogs go for 10 grand.

I saw one sell for 14,000 GUINEAS last year.

Prices were struggling today. I left early but a few had reached the 4,000 guineas range after a slow start.

Blimey good to see the guineas still in fashion.

I take it they still sell racehorses in guineas.

[Rob1980]

I think I read some sheepdogs go for 10 grand.

I saw one sell for 14,000 GUINEAS last year.

Prices were struggling today. I left early but a few had reached the 4,000 guineas range after a slow start.

Blimey good to see the guineas still in fashion.

I take it they still sell racehorses in guineas.

Most pedigree livestock sales are still sold in guineas, although I have no idea why

[davelumb]

I think I read some sheepdogs go for 10 grand.

I saw one sell for 14,000 GUINEAS last year.

Prices were struggling today. I left early but a few had reached the 4,000 guineas range after a slow start.

Blimey good to see the guineas still in fashion.

I take it they still sell racehorses in guineas.

Most pedigree livestock sales are still sold in guineas, although I have no idea why

It's an odd tradition. I've seen tups sold in guineas and ewes in pounds!

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

[Mike J]

A good 'un is worth is weight in gold.
I only had one, Tess, I was told she cost 500 in 1974, then the estate went out of sheep and she ended up as a pet before I was given her for the price of asking' and a box of chocolates.
She would bring my flock of 170 off the hill and back to the farm with me hardly having to do a thing apart from walk infront.
But hard, she had the face of one ewe that stood its ground and could kill a fox as quick as look at it even though she'd had one canine chiseled off by the previous owner.

Thanks for the photographs Dave.

[davelumb]

They are cracking dogs. Born to work and eager to do it.

[Jeffire]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

[Mike J]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

Sorry but in my experience they do.
Yes, there is often a handback of luck money on livestock but Ive never known it be more than a 50 note or two even with prices into five figures.
(Bought and sold horses and bulls)

[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

bio


Sorry but in my experience they do.
Yes, there is often a handback of luck money on livestock but Ive never known it be more than a 50 note or two even with prices into five figures.
(Bought and sold horses and bulls)

Maybe times have changed Mike or differant parts off the country, I'm not saying all the time but I do know that it goes on,me and my family have been involved with agriculture for generations,so belive it or not I do have a good idea off how the industry works.

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

[Mike J]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

bio


Sorry but in my experience they do.
Yes, there is often a handback of luck money on livestock but Ive never known it be more than a 50 note or two even with prices into five figures.
(Bought and sold horses and bulls)

Maybe times have changed Mike or differant parts off the country, I'm not saying all the time but I do know that it goes on,me and my family have been involved with agriculture for generations,so belive it or not I do have a good idea off how the industry works.

[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

[Mike J]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

Ah yes the off the rail/wall bids.
I was taught by a master, stand right at the front, never be the first, and take your brain along with the cheque book.

[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

Ah yes the off the rail/wall bids.
I was taught by a master, stand right at the front, never be the first, and take your brain along with the cheque book.

Wise words I'd say, an auctioneer told me the best days are when buyers take there cheque book out off the drawer and leave there brain in the drawer

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.

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[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.



7511958-13,large.1582313856.jpg

It is Dave, you can't beat a good auction, and a good auctioneer is entertaining to watch, it's a very skilled job tbh.

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.



7511958-13,large.1582313856.jpg

It is Dave, you can't beat a good auction, and a good auctioneer is entertaining to watch, it's a very skilled job tbh.

I love the auctioneer banter too.

[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.



7511958-13,large.1582313856.jpg

It is Dave, you can't beat a good auction, and a good auctioneer is entertaining to watch, it's a very skilled job tbh.

I love the auctioneer banter too.

Yup which auctions do you go to Dave? Have you been to pure breed poultry sale yet, they are an eye opener, not only the people that go but the price off fancy hens!!

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.



7511958-13,large.1582313856.jpg

It is Dave, you can't beat a good auction, and a good auctioneer is entertaining to watch, it's a very skilled job tbh.

I love the auctioneer banter too.

Yup which auctions do you go to Dave? Have you been to pure breed poultry sale yet, they are an eye opener, not only the people that go but the price off fancy hens!!

It was pure bred poultry where I got the bug back in 2013! Shows first then auctions. I've got to know quite a few in 'the fancy' now and had pics published in Fancy Fowl magazine. But sheep and sheep dogs are taking over these days. I'm a bit burnt out with chickens.

https://photo.dlst.co.uk/sets/poulltry-please/

[Rob1980]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.



7511958-13,large.1582313856.jpg

It is Dave, you can't beat a good auction, and a good auctioneer is entertaining to watch, it's a very skilled job tbh.

I love the auctioneer banter too.

Yup which auctions do you go to Dave? Have you been to pure breed poultry sale yet, they are an eye opener, not only the people that go but the price off fancy hens!!

It was pure bred poultry where I got the bug back in 2013! Shows first then auctions. I've got to know quite a few in 'the fancy' now and had pics published in Fancy Fowl magazine. But sheep and sheep dogs are taking over these days. I'm a bit burnt out with chickens.

https://photo.dlst.co.uk/sets/poulltry-please/

Some really good photo's there Dave, credit to you.

[davelumb]

I should have hung on. The record price was broken again after I left. 18,000 guineas!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ccm.auctions/p ... &__tn__=-R

Thats £18,900 ! Racehorses are still sold in guineas .

Don't always believe that the price farm livestock makes at these top sales is the price actually paid, thes a lot of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours goes on to keep prices up at times, also the buyer can receive a big chunk of "luck money" from the seller.

That certainly goes on, but I don't know how it would work with a phone bidder from the USA in the case of dogs. You can't go and stuff a wad of notes in their hand in the car park!

Very true Dave, I couldn't agree more, some off them are genuine prices, or may be purchased by a small group off people to use as an investment, hence the prices can rocket as a group off four or five have more buying power than a single person, auctioneers also know this and a good auctioneer can run the price up with false bids, more commission for him.

It's certainly a fascinatiing world for an outsider.

Friday's sale might make it to the TV.



7511958-13,large.1582313856.jpg

It is Dave, you can't beat a good auction, and a good auctioneer is entertaining to watch, it's a very skilled job tbh.

I love the auctioneer banter too.

Yup which auctions do you go to Dave? Have you been to pure breed poultry sale yet, they are an eye opener, not only the people that go but the price off fancy hens!!

It was pure bred poultry where I got the bug back in 2013! Shows first then auctions. I've got to know quite a few in 'the fancy' now and had pics published in Fancy Fowl magazine. But sheep and sheep dogs are taking over these days. I'm a bit burnt out with chickens.

https://photo.dlst.co.uk/sets/poulltry-please/

Some really good photo's there Dave, credit to you.

Cheers.

There's a book... https://www.blurb.co.uk/books/7687845-sales-and-shows

I did it for my own amusement and gave a copy each to the mart and the local poultry club as a thank-you for allowing me to take photos.

[Monts]

Chickens isn't the Pope known as the top dog so to speak?


Auctioneers are real entertainers if they are good, been to a few over the years when my old man was in the "meat game". Part showman, part swindler. Not too dissimilar to the old market traders.