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Revolutionary Gavelhouse hosts functions in SA

Published by charl on July 28, 2009

GAVELHOUSE, the No 1 site for trading horses online, has promised to revolutionise the ways that the racing industry buys and sells thoroughbreds.

While the traditional auction method will remain with us, online trading not only brings the industry in line with current, computer-age trends, it also streamlines the process, making it easier, quicker and more cost-effective and there is no question that the advantages of online trading are quite extraordinary.

Founding Director, Gary Moore, has 25 years of racing and breeding experience. He firmly believes online trading is the way of the future. “Its advantages are easy access, immediacy, and its ability to reach both local and large, international audiences of vendors and potential buyers,” he states.

Vendors can list any time and from anywhere, eliminating costly delays of waiting for scheduled auctions and expensive associated fees. Buyers similarly can browse or buy whenever and from wherever they choose. “It’s a stylish, online arena that connects large numbers of buyers with large numbers of sellers - without leaving the farm gate!” says Gary.

His genuine commitment to the long-term future of the industry underlies the service. Gavelhouse receives no commissions on sales, and charges only a very modest listing fee. “People are sometimes reluctant to try new initiatives, especially when conventional methods have been in place for such a long time,” says Gary. The no-commission service and low advertising costs, are specifically aimed at introducing the industry to a new, effective way to trade. It’s a streamlined alternative for any serious seller.

Creating a listing, which includes photographs and detailed supporting documentation, is simple, the process completely supported and facilitated by Gavelhouse staff. Gavelhouse currently operates in South Africa, Australia & New Zealand, and is growing on a daily basis. It allows interested parties to register for free and receive regular updates.

With the assistance and co-operation of the KZN Breeders Club and the Cape Breeders Club respectively, Gavelhouse will be hosting a function at Rawdons Hotel in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on 30 July, 2009, and a function at Du Toit’s Kloof Lodge In the Western Cape on 3 August, 2009, where Gary Moore will be presenting an ‘Introduction To Online Trading’ - an overview of the benefits of this powerful marketing tool on the web.

Please contact Natalie Bergh on 082 628 1523 or visit www.gavelhouse.com for more information.