droogievesch said:EricIvins said:I guess I'll go against everyone and agree that investing in Aldabras is a very solid, profitable investment........Why? Because they will always have equity.......
Worst case scenario, you'll break even if you don't want to put the work into selling them........Best case, it can be very profitable.......I have a running list of individuals that want Aldabras over the 8" range, and these people are willing to pay a premium for these animals.......Aldabras and Galops are mystical creatures to most people, and some of those individuals do not care how much they have to pay to own one.......
I for one will start investing in Aldabras later this year, and will consider that my retirement when it comes to it.......
I think you'd agree though that this isn't something that EVERYONE who can afford it should be doing. It takes a lot to properly house and care for them. For the people who have the time, space, correct husbandry/environmental conditions it may be feasible. For every other Tom, ****, and Harry though it's a bad idea.
The whole point was the fact that you can pay $1500 for a 4-5" animal, raise it for a year, and have $1000 or more in equity in those animals. Try that with any other Tortoise.........
It depends on what your goals are - To either keep the animal long temr, or keep it for a few years and sell them for a profit. Nothing wrong with either.......I know people that have done both.......
Just an FYI though - It doesn't take too much to care for any Tortoise in any environment. All it takes is some common sense and brain power to do things the right way, on the cheap........The scale of things may be upped, but it still can be done reasonably and in the budget of most middle class people..........