Frequently Asked Questions about Cattle-Exchange.com.
Why should I register?
First, you don’t have to register to use Cattle-Exchange.com. You can search the site
and review all the listings you might be interested in, as many times and as frequently as
you like. You can contact the seller, because we try to make it easy for you to do
business more efficiently.
But registering does offer some distinct benefits:
breed and location of greatest interest. And you can determine how frequently you want
to receive these messages.
something specific that you might not find in the database.
What makes Cattle-Exchange.com a cut above?
Features | Advantages | What Cattle-Exchange.com is not! |
• National Coverage supported by Internet, print, television market promotion |
• Potential buyers and sellers don’t have to be in one place at the same time • Search for exactly the type, breed, and location of the cattle you are looking for • Transportation cost can be locked in • Don’t have to rely on an expensive broker • Easily compare multiple listings |
• Not an auction |
How long will it take for my listing to appear?
Typical approval time is 5-10 minutes.
Cattle-Exchange.com will proof your listing, and edit if needed to help it be most valuable to potential buyers. The more thorough and careful you are when entering the requested data, the quicker the process. If changes or additions are suggested, it may take a bit longer based on the timeliness of your response.
Can I view my listing history?
Listing history can be found under "My Account" at the top right of every page. From "My Account" select the tab "My Sale Listings" to display listing history. Recent listings that have not been approved can be found under the "My Pending Listings" tab.
How much does it cost to list cattle?
Users can list cattle for sale for free! There are no commission fees for user Cattle Exchange.
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What is PaySAFE?
Why use PaySAFE?
Close Your Private Treaty Livestock Transactions with Confidence
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Buyers have and easy-to-use process that allows them to keep track of items like head count and breed, inspection documents and photos, transportation and final pricing.
Sellers can rest easy knowing that the buyer's funds are verified and safely held in escrow until all points of the agreement are met. PaySAFE's escrow service replaces untimely and costly Letters of Credit.
PaySAFE Benefits:
Buyers:
• Funds are released at mutually agreed upon points of the transaction details.
• Transportation arrangements are tracked in the agreement history.
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• Inspection photos, Bills of Ladin and other supporting documentation are easily uploaded and visible to all parties.
Sellers:
• Funds are secured and verified - eliminating the risk of non-payment.
• Inspection photos, Bills of Lading and other documentation are easily uploaded and visible to all parties.
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• A comprehensive history is kept for any communication that takes place within the PaySAFE platform.