Would your collection be bigger if shipping costs were lower?

[Rorschach]

I am looking around with an interest in adding to my collection and know my budget/plan to stick with it. Shouldn't be buying really, buttttttt hey you only live once. Got me to thinking... I found some awesome prices on some beautiful BPs, but when you factor in shipping costs there goes my budget.

Ask yourself, does $50 or so make a difference when planning to spend $$$? It does.


Heres the questions...

Do you think your collection would be bigger if shipping prices were lets say half the cost that they are now?

How much does shipping cost affect your purchases?

When breeders include shipping cost in the total cost of the animal does that influence your purchase?

Do high shipping costs deter you from making less expensive purchases? ( ie $25 - $300 of course this varies with opinion on what less expensive means )

[rabernet]

No, not at all, no and no.

And the seller doesn't have control over the cost of the shipping.

Besides, anyone who sells shipping included has essentially already added shipping to the price.

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[KMG]

If shipping was less that would be great, maybe. I have yet to order an animal for two reasons.

1.) I like to see and inspect what I am buying.

2.) Shipping quality across the board has declined to the point I don't trust it.

I recently ordered some tank accessories. USPS never updated the status and then when I finally received it the box appeared to have been kicked all the way from California.

I also saw someone on here that the shipper left the snake outside their door. Living in Texas I don't think that would work out to well for me.

Its sad but the quality of work in America has fallen down the ladder. I'm not sure what happened to taking pride in the job no matter how big or small. People want more for doing less. Its annoying!

[Rob]

No, what's an extra 50 bucks when your investing in a animal.

[pigfat]

Mine would be a little bigger. When you're looking at a $100 snake and then have to pay $50 extra, it makes me be particular with what I get.

Sometimes when they include shipping in with the price of the snake, they may discount it a little. I got a great looking female fire for 300 shipped. Usually they are 300 w/o shipping.

FedEx should have a discount coupon after so many deliveries lol.


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[Annarose15]

I usually request to split the shipping cost with the seller, but it would never stop me from getting the animal I want. After all, if you can't afford $50 for shipping, how can you care for the animal if there's a problem? I think that's the part that too many new owners overlook when budgeting.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

It would not change a thing when there is an animal I want having it shipped for $50 or $75 is nothing considering the price of the animal itself.

Shipping overnight is not cheap if people are that desperate to save on shipping they can always buy from shows but when you add up gas, entrance price etc you likely end up spending about the same without the certainty that you will find what you want (well at least for someone as picky as I am).

[KMG]

I usually request to split the shipping cost with the seller, but it would never stop me from getting the animal I want. After all, if you can't afford $50 for shipping, how can you care for the animal if there's a problem? I think that's the part that too many new owners overlook when budgeting.

How often does splitting it work?

I see what your saying but just because I have the money doesn't mean I want to spend it.

[SlitherinSisters]

My collection would be bigger if I had more money, shipping cost doesn't mean much to me. If shipping costs bother you that much wait for an expo, but it will probably cost you the same in gas.

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[Mike41793]

My collection would be bigger if I had more money, shipping cost doesn't mean much to me. If shipping costs bother you that much wait for an expo, but it will probably cost you the same in gas.

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With the blazer, yes, yes it would lol!

Im pretty much with Robin as far as shopping the snake not the price. I think thats the best way to put it. Also if you can, get a couple snakes at once from the same seller to save money on shipping. If i know im getting a good price, on animal i really like, then i usually wont try and haggle the seller down alot. Repeat business will usually get you a discount. Also try and find a smaller local breeder bc theyre more apt to give you better prices and you wouldnt have to pay shipping costs. Also with some sellers if you spend over a certain amount theyre cover shipping costs.

All in all, to answer your question, no an extra $50 doesnt make a huge difference to me. If i was only buying a $20 normal then ya $50 seems like alot But anything like $200+ doesnt matter as much. If you really dont wanna pay shipping theres a few ways to avoid it like i said above^, but i dont actively seek those out tbh.