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School: Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat (roll number 8499)

Location:
Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0262, Page 104

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    On a sale being effected money is given by the seller to the buyer which is called "luckspenny" while on the other hand the buyer often times the beast by paying what is called "earnest money" beforehand to prevent the seller reselling if he gets a better offer.
    When a buyer wishes to purchase a beast he comes along, vets it, and asks what money is expected. The answer is generally £1 or £2 more than the beast is worth. The buyer offers his price.
    Sometimes he walks away, and if any friends of the seller are in the vicinity they try to "split the difference". Hands are then struck and the bargain is concluded.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Lynch
    Gender
    Female