Opinion on potential Vision Rack Purchase.. Fair Price??

So I have been calling exhaustingly all over the state of California looking for Used Racks. I already had found a hatchling/juvenile rack for my BPs, so the next step was going to be the sub-adult/adult rack. After hours upon hours of research and calling random reptile shops and craigslist ads, I finally found to what I think is a pretty killer deal.

What do you guys think of a Vision versa-rack (from what the guy said it can hold up to 10 CB70s, or if you substitute in smaller tubs you can obviously fit more) and comes with a Johnson A-419 Thermostat for $600.00? He said it was maybe used for a month or two. Good deal? I think I might be able to talk him down a little also. Going Friday to pick em' up if you all think its worth it!

Thanks for the insight as always everyone! Happy breeding! Happy Ball Python Season!

IMO Vision Racks are Junk!!! Only rack I've ever had snakes escape from!!!

Their cheaply built IMO, and are flimsy

I have hear this, but figured a couple sheets of melamine on the sides.. or something even a little lighter would stiffen er' up and help with the humidity? I just feel if I can talk him down to around 4 or 5 hundred, then it might be worth it, especially with the therm included..

I dunnnooooo.....

You can build a 10 slot 41qt rack for 300 complete with heat, tubs and thermostat depending on thermostat you use.

My 9 slot was 280 complete. Vision isnt worth 4-500 especially if you need to alter it

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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons

Vision isnt worth 4-500 especially if you need to alter it

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That.

I was sold on these racks til I looked at this thread...I read the customer reviews on their site and it seems other breeders are having good luck with them?

http://www.visionproducts.us/htm7/testimonials.html

I actually e-mailed Tracy Barker on this since she was listed on their site and she said she uses them for all their hatchling racks with no issues. But I think she uses something else for adults. I'm probably switching my melamine racks over to Freedom Breeder. Expensive but built like a tank. I am probably going to use Vision for hatchings though.

I've had great luck with my animal plastics racks and reptile basics racks (both purchased used).

I have never used visions though.

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the added info. The only probs I have heard is of multiple snake escapes. I think if you use the vision tubs then it isn't as much of a prob, but if you use Iris or Sterilite, they don't fit as tight and they can get out.

Also, since they are so "open" they work pretty well, apparently, in a controlled temp/humidity room. For just a bedroom, I guess people were having shed problems and feeding got worse in some instances because of temp fluct's.

Anywayysssss, we will see how much I can talk the guy down. I have a space heater (in my room) where other rack already is and temps seem to be constant around 80ish. I could always add a humidifier if need be. (if I do go this route)

HOWEVER, just south of where this guy is, I found today on CraigsList a girl that has a 9-Bin, CB-70 homemade rack, melamine I am sure, for $200. Now Therm, but ALSO found a Helix for sale right by her house for $40.

AT LEAST I HAVE OPTIONS!!! hahaha. Will keep you all posted with how everything turns out! Thanks again for the input!!:D