ADGA Colorama sale ND sells for $16,100

[Epona142]

A high quality animal is worth what someone will pay for it, that is for sure.

I'll stay down here in the affordable section myself, lol, but then again, imagine the pride of having produced such a fine goat. The high price is more than just a bill to pay, it's a sign of recognition for that breeder. A way of supporting the good they are doing for the breed.

There's room for all of us in the caprine world.

 

[Latestarter]

Hell... I just wish I could afford to pay that much for a goat... don't see that situation developing any time soon...

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Right now, according to the breeders website kids out of the dam to the Colorama sale doe are $1500 with doe reservations closed. On the planned breeding list I think the highest kid price was like $4000. Of course I'm sure they will be raising their prices

I would much rather pay $1500-4000 for a kid of the same genetic value.

I know one thing, I sure as heck would want to see the udder before I spend over 16k for a doe You can at least collect a buck and have direct kids out of him for years to come. Harder to when they are does LOL They could always to embryo transplants on the doe but that's harder to do.

I know the breeder must feel happy about it, but honestly they already know what they have accomplished. They have beautiful animals and have done great at the nationals for years now.


I new I liked this kid

 

[Southern by choice]

A high quality animal is worth what someone will pay for it, that is for sure.

Completely disagree.
I think auction fever plays a role as well.

A Tibetan Mastiff sold for 1 million dollars. No dog is worth that either.

I thought the spotlight sale was to support the club etc... and that is why the bidding goes so high... but only a small % goes the the registry.

Someone else said they'd rather buy 16 - one thousand dollar kids.
IMo that is smarter.

People can do what they want with their money. It is theirs to do so.
For me I can't wrap my head around it...

I have seen high bidding on items that were going to support a particular charity etc but that is because the end goal is to help a person in need.

It is a goat.

 

[TAH]

x2

 

[OneFineAcre]

Right now, according to the breeders website kids out of the dam to the Colorama sale doe are $1500 with doe reservations closed. On the planned breeding list I think the highest kid price was like $4000. Of course I'm sure they will be raising their prices

I would much rather pay $1500-4000 for a kid of the same genetic value.

I know one thing, I sure as heck would want to see the udder before I spend over 16k for a doe You can at least collect a buck and have direct kids out of him for years to come. Harder to when they are does LOL They could always to embryo transplants on the doe but that's harder to do.

I know the breeder must feel happy about it, but honestly they already know what they have accomplished. They have beautiful animals and have done great at the nationals for years now.


I new I liked this kid

Makes the deal you got on your buckling look really good doesn't it ?
His half sister was 4th dry yearling
His grand dam was 5th place 4 year old
And his great grand dam a former GC at the National show was the 2nd place aged doe
You have an eye for talent and you are a shrewd negotiator

 

[OneFineAcre]

I agree with @Latestarter
I wish I could afford to pay $16 k for a goat
I agree with @Epona142 an animal or anything for that matter is worth as much as someone will pay for it
And you are also correct in this situation it is someone with the means to do so recognizing the breeders accomplishments
I also agree with @Southern by choice no goat is worth that much money
My wife was there there was a bidding frenzy and 2 people who decided they were going to win no matter the cost

 

[Goat Whisperer]

My wife was there there was a bidding frenzy and 2 people who decided they were going to win no matter the cost

That is what I was noticing on the live-stream. I made sure not to miss this doe, I know someone was going to pay big $$$ for her!

Makes the deal you got on your buckling look really good doesn't it ?
His half sister was 4th dry yearling
His grand dam was 5th place 4 year old
And his great grand dam a former GC at the National show was the 2nd place aged doe
You have an eye for talent and you are a shrewd negotiator

Thank you

When are going to send me the nice pics of Molasses?

 

[babsbag]

I wonder when the frenzy was over if they regreted that decision to win at all cost?

 

[OneFineAcre]

I wonder when the frenzy was over if they regreted that decision to win at all cost?

Don't know
But the auction was after the "wine and cheese party "
If I had woke up with that kind of head ache ...,
Glad Maurine doesn't drink