Journalist Report East Java Tribune Network, Aflahul Abidin
TRIBUNJATIM.COM, BANYUWANGI – Traders of impromptu sacrificial animals began to appear in the surrounding area Banyuwangi city before Eid al-Adha.
They sell animals, the majority of which are goats to meet the needs of people who want to worship qurban.
Hery Susanto (27), either one seasonal goat trader, say, has been open for business since Saturday (3/6/2023).
“Since opening until now, already sold seven tails,” said a resident of Kemiren Village, Glagah district, Tuesday (6/6/2023).
Hery only sells goats for sacrificial animals. Specific, the goats he sells are also only Etawa breed.
He sells these animals at varying prices. Between Rp 2,5 million to Rp 4,5 million. Depending on the size of the goat.
Harry said, Impromptu goat traders generally start flocking on D-14 or two weeks before Eid al-Adha.
However, he deliberately chose to sell earlier in the hope of selling more goats.
Hery and other impromptu goat traders hope that the enthusiasm for selling goats will be higher than in previous years during the pandemic.
At the time of the plague, sales are minimal. Only approx 20 tail only during Eid al-Adha season.
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Whereas before, the number of goats sold by seasonal traders can be much higher.
“Hopefully this year there will be even more,” continued Hery.
To attract buyers, Merchants prepared some attractive offers. Power, for example, provide free delivery service to its customers.
Goat buyers may also leave the livestock they buy free of charge until the H day of Eid al-Adha.
Harry said, These services are provided to attract more buyers. At the same time as a lure for those who are reluctant to bother caring for goats while waiting for the day of slaughter.
“The goats that I sell have also been vaccinated,” he added.
Hery predicted, Goat purchases will increase a few days before Eid al-Adha, like the trend that happens every year
