In Sokuluk, one sheep was resold 4 times in an hour — the price increased, while it stood still and waited. Video » Gazeta.kg

At the livestock market located in the rural district of Sary-Özön in the Sokuluk region of Chui Province, an unusual trading operation took place. A sheep, without leaving its spot, was consecutively resold to four different buyers, resulting in an almost twofold increase in its price.

According to information provided to Turmush by local traders and witnesses, the resale process unfolded as follows:

- the first farmer sold the sheep to the first reseller for 46,000 soms;

- then the new owner immediately resold it for 60,000 soms (+14,000);

- the next buyer valued the sheep at 74,000 soms (+14,000);

- the final deal — the sheep was purchased for 90,000 soms (+16,000).

Thus, the same sheep changed owners four times while remaining in one place. As a result, its price increased to 90,000 soms from the initial 46,000 soms.

This incident sparked much discussion among buyers at the market. Farmers expressed dissatisfaction, pointing out that it is such intermediaries (resellers) who contribute to the unjustified increase in prices for livestock and meat, making them unaffordable for ordinary people.

Experienced sellers, for their part, noted that such cases are rare and more of a stroke of luck. They emphasized that reselling carries risks: there are times when livestock must be sold below cost, and today’s profit often only covers previous losses.