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Originally Posted by xdeus

I don't ever see that happening. Balls cost too much to raise and lay too few eggs for anyone in the U.S. to make a profit with those numbers. I am curious as to what the cheapest a CB Ball could be sold for and still remain profitable. Anyone? :confused:

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Lots of people offload their normal males at $20 or so to pet stores (or so I hear).... but to purposefully breed with the intent of selling normal males?? I don't think anyone is that crazy :eek:

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Originally Posted by SnakeySnakeSnake

That easier way of making money woudln't happen to involve a ski mask and a fast car?

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LOL ... nope, real estate, securities, commodities ... there's lots of money out there ... I just happen to be a nut about ball pythons.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

1/2

-adam

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Does the US gov't supply a free tube of lube with that???

50%?? ouch

I need to learn more :(

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

LOL ... nope, real estate, securities, commodities ... there's lots of money out there ... I just happen to be a nut about ball pythons.

-adam

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That, and until you drop to $400 a snake, BP's are still way more lucrative :)


edit: I need to change my sig to say (at least thats my guess!) that way im covered in case im way off base :)

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Originally Posted by SnakeySnakeSnake

Does the US gov't supply a free tube of lube with that???

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Still want to sell less than the big guys?

Get every nickle you can, or deal in cash. ;)

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Still want to sell less than the big guys?

Get every nickle you can, or deal in cash. ;)

-adam

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No, definitely not... I guess that simple number was a wake up call for me , lol..

D$%N YOU JIMMY


D#%N YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just when you think this thread is on it's last breath:sabduel:

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

I really think you're missing my point.

I'm advocating not dropping prices until all of the buyers at a given price point have been exhausted.

-adam

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This is where I'm stuck, who decides this time in space? I assume the buyers will dictate this? I also assume as long as people are buying the yearly
production of Albinos at $2000, next year will start at $2000 and so on until the supply outweighs the demand and no one is buying them at $2000. What if the demand exceeds the supply, who decides that Albinos are now going to be $2250 this year?

And what about these quick shot breeders posting $1500-$1750 Albinos, there numbers will increase sooner or latter.

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Where are your taxes and insurance?

That $1000 isn't $1000 after the IRS gets their piece.

Not to mention a TON of other things that you're missing.

It all looks cheap when you play games on paper, but when you roll up your sleeves and get to work it takes money to make money.

-adam

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Your assuming everyone breeding and selling snakes pays taxes or claims 100% of their income? You and I both know most will stay under the radar for years and years before ever forming an LLC, if ever.

How many Jimmy's do you think will claim all their income? I agree after a certain point you better give uncle Sam his cut of the pie!! The IRS is something NO ONE wants to screw with at any cost!

Jimmy could easily keep a couple dozen adult BP's in his spare bedrooms or his basement or attic. Jimmy could be breeding his own rats at a fraction of the cost buying feeders or a mix of frozen/live.

Instead of raising cost to make the same profit, Jimmy holds back 2-5-10 females and increases production. All of a sudden, before you know it....Jimmy is cranking out 50-100+ Albinos at $1000 a pop.

If the workload gets to hectic and Jimmy feels the quality of care or customer service is too much for him and certain points. He pays his 17yr old buddy $200/week during peak months to come clean the cages, prep the boxes, feed the snakes, etc. Which his buddy is thrilled to do, just to be around the cool snakes. :D

Jimmy seems to have a following..:)

Ummm, lets not forget the 19 yr old hottie... :)

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Originally Posted by SnakeySnakeSnake

Does the US gov't supply a free tube of lube with that???

50%?? ouch

I need to learn more :(

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50% is right, the IRS cuts you in 1/2 on every dollar!!

This is why the Jimmy's of the world can afford to sell for less, they don't plan on giving away 50% of their income!!

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Ummm, lets not forget the 19 yr old hottie... :)

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Can't forget her!
Cheap labor and a sexy voice to answer the phone and handle some of the emails and follow up on sales and shipments. Not too mention bring her friends to attract all the boys at the shows to point out the $1000 Albinos at the table!
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