Asking Price

I was hoping ya'll could settle a dispute for me. My husband is typically very frugal and gets a real sense of joy out of talking people down on prices whenever he buys anything. I feel guilty if I try and talk a price down below what I think it's actually worth. I'm in the process of purchasing a 09 female spider for a very good price, but hubby was upset I didn't negotiate it any further down. His stance is that only suckers pay asking price on anything, and my stance is that I think it's disrespectful to ask for a lower price when the one I'm getting is already well below market value for an excellent animal.

So, I'm asking everyone--but especially the breeders--are you offended when people "wheel and deal" you, or do you adjust your asking price up so you have room to give discounts? I know some people like the thrill of the negotiation. I hate it, but don't want to be a sucker, either.

Thanks!

I have a hard time anwsering your poll. For me it really depends on the animal which is being considered. I usually offer alittle wiggle room, but this does depend on the animal. There are certain BPs that I refuse to go below my listed price. Theres always a cutt off point tho where its just not worth the sale, I never go below what I recognize as my own "rock bottom" price. Offering payment plans is another way to get what you really want out of an animal too. if someone tries talking you down or offers you something close to what you are asking for it, bring up that you would except a couple payments. If you dont sell for a couple years, this is fine really.. price on breeders is much higher then babies.

Just my 2 cents.

EDIT* forgot to answer your question- I do not get offended at all by someone offering me something or asking if I can work on the price abit. I do get a little perturbed though when someone offers me half of what im asking for the animal lol. (sadly this happends)

Its a hard game to play. I haggle and get haggled.. I dont mind it the people who low ball I still treat equally, unlike a bunch of vendors I've delt with... Just tell them your price if they want to go lower just say no this is as low as I go.
But no it doesnt bother me. Heck I got a 09 spider female for 100!! and I've gotten proven 07 pastel females for 160. its all apart of the game!

I like to haggle, and I allow some haggling to be done. My wife is just like you though, she'll take anything at asking price while Ill try to knock some bucks off. Usually, my way works better.

My prices are normally firm unless someone buys multiple animals. I honestly don't see any reason to lower my price very much on a single animal purchase, becasue I know that there are other buyers who are willing to pay the prices that I am asking. I set my animals at either market value or a little under.

I have no problem with people making an offer on animals. If I'm not happy with the price I don't have to let it go, simple as that. I never feel pressured to lower my prices simply because I know some where sometime there will be some one that will pay what I'm asking. I may have to hold on to it a little longer but thems the breaks.

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Originally Posted by Wh00h0069

My prices are normally firm unless someone buys multiple animals. I honestly don't see any reason to lower my price very much on a single animal purchase, because I know that there are other buyers who are willing to pay the prices that I am asking. I set my animals at either market value or a little under.

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Same here, but it doesn't offend me if someone asks, I'm a buyer too. I am nice about it, as some do even for single animals.

I have no problems at all when people make an offer. I expect it. I usually will make an offer on most snakes I buy as well. I do sometimes get a little annoyed when people make ridiculous offers (had someone this year offer me $500 on a snake I had priced at $1500), but if I think an offer is too low I just turn it down or come back with a counter offer. I normally price my animals for slightly more than what my lowest acceptable price is so if I get a resonable offer I can usually accept it. That way I am happy with the price I got for my animal and the customer is happy with the price they paid.

I don't have a problem negotiating a price with someone. I feel I am pretty fair and easy to work with. If they don't want to pay the price I offer them then someone else will. I have had it happen many times. My problem is when it comes to me negotiating a price for my self I stink at it...LOL

I almost always leave some wiggle room when I set my prices. Especially when selling multiple animals to one person I'll often work out a package deal. I make offers, and I receive offers, just part of the game.

However, I can't stand it when people send me ridiculous lowball offers, even worst is when they become irate when I refuse their offer and proceed to lecture me on how I'm asking too much and my animals aren't worth anywhere what I'm selling them for. I have a hard time not telling them to eff off.