I’m looking at buying a new County (epiphany most likely) that will likely need custom flap sizing. To prepare myself so I don’t look too shocked in front of the fitter, how much are these costing now brand new in the US? Thanks!
The epiphany saddles start around $6500
I can confirm that three barn friends of mine got custom Countys and the price point was ~$6000.
And that’s why I buy used saddles…
I’m too old for this sport, I guess. My very first Passier saddle, custom ordered, cost around $300. Back in the 1960’s.
$6000? No way. All three of my old Counties together cost less than that.
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@Three Figs,
All three of the people had conformational issues that made off the rack saddles a poor compromise. (Two of them were tall with extremely long femurs and needed extra long/extra forward flaps.)
I like County saddles and I like the local fitter, but I buy used as well. Countys wear like iron, and I’ve found good used ones form $1000 - $2500.
And yes, I bought my first new saddle (a Prix de Saute) in 1979 for $375.
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There is a used County Facebook group I believe. You might try looking there.
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I get it and yet in effect you were paying around 3K for a saddle in the 1960’s. It kind of boggles the mind, doesn’t it?
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Yes, yes it does!
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I bought a new Amerigo back in 2019 and then looked for one in 2023 and the price difference over just a few years (granted there was a pandemic thrown in there) was substantial.
