| A horse tack catalog, both online and off, is a great | | | | Policies for returns are very important if you are |
| way to find that piece of horse tack or equipment you | | | | making a large purchase though a horse tack catalog. |
| have been searching for. There are pros and cons to | | | | You want to make sure you are protected in case |
| using a catalog to shop for new or used horse tack. | | | | there is a defect with the product or it doesn't work |
| Below we will be discussing a couple types of | | | | with your horse. |
| catalogs, what you need to look for in each ad, and | | | | Checking the return policy may save you some |
| how to compare prices. | | | | money as well. If you are shopping for a larger item |
| Online Or In Hand? | | | | such as a saddle or winter blanket, there may be |
| When shopping for horse tack at home via a catalog, | | | | some requirements for fitting to ensure the product is |
| there are a couple different sources you can use. If | | | | returnable. So let's say your new blanket or saddle has |
| you own a horse, you have more than likely had your | | | | arrived on your doorstep. Before you open the |
| share of horse tack catalogs in your mailbox. These | | | | package make sure you have read the return policy. |
| paper catalogs are the obvious source for catalog | | | | You should be able to find this information on the |
| shopping, but another avenue you may not have | | | | company website or in the paper catalog. We have |
| considered is an internet catalog. | | | | also had the return policy included in the shipping box |
| Many tack suppliers have both a paper catalog | | | | for us to review before opening the product package. |
| combined with an online version accessed through a | | | | Many companies may require you place a blanket or |
| website. However, there are some companies the rely | | | | sheet between your horse and the product. This is |
| more on sales through the internet which means you | | | | meant to keep the product clean in the event that you |
| may be limiting your options by only searching through | | | | need to return it. This way the company can |
| suppliers that send you regular mailings. | | | | repackage and ship the product to someone else. |
| The internet does provide you with more information, | | | | You may also be faced with a time limit to test the |
| just keep in mind basic precautions to keep yourself | | | | product. Some companies will require a return within as |
| safe online. | | | | little as 3-5 days for a refund. You also may be faced |
| What Do You Need From An Ad? | | | | with return shipping and restocking fees depending on |
| Look for detailed descriptions when searching through | | | | the company. |
| a horse tack catalog. Since you don't have the product | | | | Some products may not be returnable once you even |
| in front of you, you need much more written | | | | open the package. Bottom line, make sure you are |
| information to make the right decision. | | | | aware of the return policies for each product you |
| A good advertisement or listing should include much | | | | have decided to purchase. |
| more than a product name and price. It should include a | | | | Another important policy to read up on is the product |
| detailed product summary. When reading the product | | | | warranties. Check to see if there are any guarantees |
| summary it should answer most of your initial questions | | | | offered on any products you have ordered and if so, |
| about the product. How big is it? What is it made out | | | | make sure you save your receipt. |
| of? What makes this a good fit for me? Any special | | | | You may also want to read up on the required |
| care instructions? How much is it? What can I use this | | | | payment methods and associated fees with your |
| for and do I need it? | | | | order. Shipping fees are likely always going to be |
| Most product summaries answer most of these | | | | included when ordering through any horse tack catalog. |
| questions while highlighting some selling points. The | | | | It's up to you to make the call to determine if the |
| listing should also include a photo or two for you to | | | | shipping fees are worth the size of the order and the |
| view the product and help you make a more informed | | | | hassle of running to the tack shop for the same thing. |
| decision. | | | | If you are ordering a smaller item you could end up |
| If you are still left with some more complex questions, | | | | paying more on the shipping than the cost of the item. |
| you should be able to easily contact someone from | | | | Happy Hunting |
| the company. This could also be a way to test out the | | | | Shopping with a horse tack catalog can be a great |
| overall customer service offered which may help | | | | way to save time and money, and compare prices. |
| solidify a sale. After all, if you spend some money with | | | | Once you have worked with a particular company for |
| a company you would hate to find out that the | | | | a few orders it can also be less of a hassle than |
| customer service is poor after you purchase a | | | | running to the local tack store. |
| product. | | | | No matter what it should be an enjoyable experience |
| What Company Policy Information Do I Need? | | | | for the most part. Good luck with your search. |