[mowhaugh]

I've just been doing some sale entries for tups, same auction firm, entry for a North Country Cheviot tup, £5 + VAT, entry for a Kerry Hill, £8 + VAT, plus although I can't remember what the commission rates are exactly, but I know it is at least double for the 'rare and minority breeds', AND the buyer has to pay a buyer's premium too.  Am I missing something here? Surely it doesn't cost more to run a 'rare and minority breeds' sale than a Cheviot sale?

[twizzel]

Probably because rare breeds don't get the entries that a commercial sale would and the auction house still has the same kind of outgoings- also commission may be higher as rare breeds typically are not worth as much as commercial types so don't command the same kind of prices. That's my guess anyway.

[Foobar]

If the sale is being organised by the breed society they will take a percentage too, so maybe it's that?

[mowhaugh]

If the sale is being organised by the breed society they will take a percentage too, so maybe it's that?

The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society takes a decent levy from that sale too, but it is still much cheaper to sell.  I know it is just how it is, but it is a bit frustrating.