Where can I buy a good, fairly inexpensive, used western saddle?

Question

Does anybody have any ideas?

Answer 1

ebay?

Answer 2

Try Craig's list - just be sure to know how to make sure the saddle fits your horse.

Answer 3

Check the classified in your local paper

Answer 4

At the second-hand, decently priced, quality western saddle store...

Duh.

Answer 5

We have had very good luck with craigslist.org.  If that doesn't work, look for a tack shop near you, they usually sell used saddles.  You may be able to trade a different saddle, if you have one that doesn't fit your horse.

Answer 6

put up ads to see if anyone is selling one or you could check your local saddler to see if they have any

Answer 7

You should check amazon, or your tack shop. I know amazon is very risky since you can't see the saddle but if you buy it from a person you could maybe set up a return policy. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

If you take lessons from a trainer ask if they have one for sale, my teacher has used ones that she'll give a good deal on to her students.  Some trainers are able to order from wholesale cataloges too (my teacher helped me get a great deal on a full tack package)  Visiting a tack store can let you get a hands-on opportunity to see what is out there, then you can look for that particular saddle on e-bay.  Several people who ride with me have purchased saddles on e-bay, and have been very pleased with them.

Answer 9

I've bought several saddles on ebay.  Not sure what you mean by inexpensive, because you can buy a good saddle and still not pay a grand for one.  

The last one I bought was a fully buckstitched Circle Y from the late 1960's.  It needed a little work, but I could do that myself and was VERY happy with the finished work.  The gal I bought it from couldn't believe the change in the saddle.