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Approximently how much should i sell the babies for? I have seen prices from $20-100 on the internet. How much do you sell yours for?
JeffG said:One thing to consider is that the cheaper you sell an animal for, the greater the chance that someone is going to buy it on impulse. I hate the idea of someone buying one of my animals without much thought because it's cheap, then losing interest quickly and neglecting it. I would rather have it take three times as long to sell them and be confident that they are going to people who are truly committed to taking good care of them.
I also agree 110% with Tom that the source of animals makes a huge difference. I have purchased dozens of reptiles over the years, and I don't think I have EVER bought the cheapest ones available. It is always worth it to me to pay a little more to get animals from a reputable source that not only provides optimum care to their animals, but also stands behind them after the sale.
AnthonyC said:If you are going to take the time to soak them, mist them, and give them time in the natural sunlight then I say go ahead and charge a little bit higher than the average price, but I have a feeling that you're going to be hard pressed to get a TFO member to purchase one until you established a good reputation here on the forum. If I were you I'd follow Tom's care sheet to the letter. That is a sure way to show other members that you are willing to go the extra mile for your baby Sullys.
EricIvins said:This is what bothers me with a post like this.........
I don't follow Toms care sheet to the letter, I don't soak nor mist them, and I couldn't tell you if I have a "good" reputation on this forum......
But yet I still produce Hatchlings that are smooth, healthy, and ready to go......I follow MY care sheet to the letter, and it works well for me and my situation........I just don't have the Elitist attitude that these forums can sometimes promote.........What does going the extra mile really mean? Putting them outside for a few hours and soaking them? Mine are outside 24/7 and have access to water at all times........Is that going the "extra" extra mile? Does that mean I'm selling my hatchlings less than what I should be? Not in my eyes - I'm selling them for what they're worth in the market I'm in........That doesn't mean I'm selling sub-par animals though........