[supplies for smallholders]

I have got to say you were all quite mean to him - like a pack turning on someone, well done then, driven  a member away...

[robert waddell]

o well you cant hang it on my door for this one               i don't think it was mean     it does seam odd if he was offering animal transport then asking how much to transport animals or he was trying to work out the pricing        anyway a bit thin shelled maybe he will come back 

[Dan]

For the record the site is Ardingly Arks, and this is the page referred to: Animal Transport.

It just looks like markcott was fishing for prices people would expect to pay but couldn't ask it straight. They should have just asked outright, I think most people on here would be happy to help someone starting a new venture pitch their pricing at the right level?

Always sorry to see a good member leave, it was only a minor indiscretion. 

[Tudful Tamworths]

You might consider it a "minor indiscretion", but to a lot of us on here it was just dishonest - and with no need. Why not just ask the question honestly?

We all offer advice freely, based on our various experiences, and most of us are extremely honest. It's just a shame that someone tried to pull a fast one by pretending to be someone he wasn't. Very disappointing.

[Dan]

You might consider it a "minor indiscretion", but to a lot of us on here it was just dishonest - and with no need. Why not just ask the question honestly?

Whoa, I didn't say it wasn't dishonest! 

But was it a sacking offence? A little forgiveness goes a long way. 

[lill]

honesty is the best policy, it may not be nice what is said but things do need to be said with the smallest amount of words, instead of using 50 words when only a few is needed.
All he had to do was say what he was fishing for and by being honest and members on this forum would probably have given him the information that he was looking for.

[supplies for smallholders]

Glass houses.....stones etc.

[Rosemary]

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

Come on, gi'e the guy a break. It was a misjudgement - we all do it. I'm sure Mark has recognised the error of his ways; he has apologised for it - let's just let bygones be bygones.

[The Woodsiders]

Hallo to all Forum Members who responded to my recent email regarding animal transport,

I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to all those of you who took offence at my post, I regret having been underhanded and should have asked the advice I needed without the pretence.

Once again my sincere apologies and trust that this can now draw a line under the matter. 

[Tedfold Cottage Farm]

Hi
We at Tedfold know Mark personally and he is mortified at what he has done. He is probably one of the fairest nicest people I know.

I think as it is a new venture it was a confidence "thing" so please cut him some slack, and perhaps help him out with what would be a fair amount to charge per mile for this much need service in the south. Many people buy weaners and take them home in a crate then 4 to 6 months later realise that they need a trailer.... expensive things. He has done this venture completely correctly, he keeps pigs, spent hours and hours helping us with our pig herd, helped us in the show ring and trained with our pigs using the stick and board and has passed all his WAIT exams. You will get a good honest service from Mark, I promise!!

Michaela and Neil

[supplies for smallholders]

Hi Mark,

Welcome back

[Dan]

Thanks Mark, and welcome back. 

[Tiva Diva]

Can't say fairer than that, Mark. Handsomely done, welcome back and best of luck with your business!

[robert waddell]

wellcome back    somebody else had posted they were going to do transport as well and i got it in the neck for pointing out what was required
but sod it here goes again     your insurance will be different you are doing hire and reward           you will need goods in transit insurance to cover these high priced animals          you will need a tacho to comply with drivers hours and breaks          your vehicle will need to be spot on mechanical or vosa impound it         you will need to register with hmrc for tax purposes   and if it is your only vehicle keep an accurate record of mileage that it does  to separate business mileage from other mileage         also register with vat not primarily as a coin collector    but so you can claim the vat back on your fuel (as asda says every little helps)         and be prepared for people grassing you off if somebody else is providing an equal service to yours
so there you have it to work out pricing   you have your hourly rate for yourself the cost of the tacho your extra for insurance your fuel wear and tear and future replacement costs    office administration costs and giving credit 

[The Woodsiders]

Thanks for your reply Robert, most of the stuff we comply with anyway, my main job is a heavy commercial vehicle mechanic,(almost retired from it) and well aware of VOSA compliance, need to be upsides with everything (despite my posting hiccup!!!)

Thanks again