Hi Jammsb
I don't think it is a major error by not going to the farm to inspect yearlings, by going through the catalogue and doing my research on the computer i can narrow it down to what i'm looking for and that could leave me half a dozen to look at sale day. If i was to pick out half a dozen and drive all over the country side to inspect them i might have to take a week of work. If you inspect them at the sale's you see them walk, stand and it is good to see how they behave outside there enviroment. And for unresearched decisions if i get to the sale and the 6 i've picked out by studying the catalogue and studying updates on the computer don't tick the box i don't buy and go home. I always have someone else with me for a second opinion so why drive over the country side when you can make a decision in 20 mins sale day.