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    Herp Show vs Private Sale

    Ok. I know I have read that people have gotten great deals on morphs at herp shows. And I was wondering -

    What is the big difference in pricing at a herp show compared to the say the price i would pay on site at someones location? And is it always better to go to herp shows to get morphs of any snake?


    (sorry if this question has been asked before i have never been to a herp event...)

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    Well at a herp show your gona save on shipping ($40-$50 savings) and some of the breeders will cut a discount. Prime example I found a 2010 male albino at our last show for 225.00....they average 400.00 here . I was gna jump on it but wasnt was i was shootin for that show.
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    *Picks jaw up off ground and rolls tongue in mouth*

    WOW! I shouldve went to one before i went to a private breeder to get a normal
    dont get me wrong I do love my snake but i also LOVE albinos

    Do prices also vary depending on the time of year? Like do breeders lower their prices (even if its a smidgen) at the end and beginning of year?

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    Re: Herp Show vs Private Sale

    I have gotten a few great deals at shows, but that was usually after I talk to the breeder for a while an negotiate a good price. Most of the time though I am able to negotiate the same types of deals though breeders. A lot depends on how good at negotiating a deal you are. I have found that breeders that I deal with on a regular basis will usually offer me a price that is extremely competitive with shows in my area, and this way I know exactly how my snake has been cared for.
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    yea im not that good at negotiating lol. not even if it were to save my life. Oh well. maybe ill make friends with someone who is good

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