Am I the only one?

[rabernet]

That cringes anytime someone refers to anything having to do with ball pythons as "cheap"? Looking for a "cheap" ball python, be it a normal, recessive or visual morph, looking for a "cheap" alternative for housing, a "cheap" thermostat?

I much prefer the word affordable, the word "cheap" just makes me cringe every single time!

There - my had to get my mini-rant off my chest!

[Holy Balls]

Well, being fairly new with snakes. I do'nt think there is anything cheap about Balls or any reptiles at that. I do have lizards and when I decided to get a snake I didn't choose the Ball because it was cheap. I got it because to me it is the best looking snake and I like the tamness of the Ball.

[amberlynn]

I have been guilty of saying "cheap" once. But you set me straight..lol! Actually it makes sense. When I hear the word cheap it reminds me of prostitutes or an outfit you would buy at the dollar store. Or someone that won't pay the bill on a date, or....well, you get the idea! So I can understand why it makes you cringe. Ball pythons are so beautiful, so the word cheap doesn't go well with them.

[CraigC]

Whether it's a ball python or other herp, "cheap" is a four letter word. Most often the old saying "You get what you pay for." proves itself over and over again. But what really gets me is when I hear "I can't afford to...... or I don't have the money to ......., which is usually associated with getting medical/vet care for a herp. When you decide to get an animal, you are responsible for it's care and health, period. I think a lot of people don't add this to the equation when deciding to get a herp, but it should be.

Craig

[Holy Balls]

Criag, that is a great point of view. You really have to look it all the way through.

[frankykeno]

As much as I don't care for that word Robin I think it's just part of our culture. Everything is "cheap" and promoted as being better if it's "cheaper" if you think about it. As much as I like to shop at WalMart, it is the WalMart mentality that cheaper is better and it's pretty much taken over our culture to think that way. Cheap and convenient have become the way to be a smart shopper so in some ways I understand why it's so often used. Personally I try to think and promote things that are cost effective....that what you spend is appropriate to what you can afford and what item or service you are expecting in return and that the bottom line price isn't the only game in town.

[CraigC]

I'm sure everyone has seen the results of impulse buys in any forums "Help" section, on numerous occasions. The, "what am I going to do if my new....... gets sick?", question never even entered their mind. RI's are a perfect example.

Craig

[Phreak]

I have said cheap many times but I see where youre coming from on this one. Whenever people say cheap it makes the thing they are talking about almost seem tacky. When I asked if anyone knew where I could get a cheap anything it was simply because I have money that I could spend but not a lot. I will be making money over the summer though and I guess I was just looking for something that could suit my current situation. I have since realised that what's cheap isn't always best so I will be waiting for my pay at the end of summer to make any purchases. I think it's the world we live in though-the world where money is power-that causes everyone to strive to save that extra little bit of money so they can use it to buy the bigger house or faster car. It's just the way people are inclined to think now and it disgusts me. Anyways that just my $.02

[joyful girl]

I think people that are new to herps may not realize that there is nothing 'cheap' about them.

[tigerlily]

I agree. Cheap just has a bad connotation, and makes me think of spur of the moment/impulse buy. (I prefer inexpensive myself) I think it's just an easy word that pops into your head.