Selling at shows...

Shows here are only $60 for a table, but then, it's a small show, and that's what makes the difference.
If you have a good number of animals, and you're shelling out for an expensive table at a bigger show, you're probably going to do very well...smaller show, less expensive table, and fewer sales. (Of course).

It seems like some years, some types of animals will sell better than others, too.

We actually have a decent ball python community locally and I think that selling at the sac show is a good idea. Just gotta jump in I guess. If my table fee is $300 and I only sold one $300 snake, I think it would still be worth the networking that came with it...

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Originally Posted by Zombie

We actually have a decent ball python community locally and I think that selling at the sac show is a good idea. Just gotta jump in I guess. If my table fee is $300 and I only sold one $300 snake, I think it would still be worth the networking that came with it...

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Yea this was my exact thought process too. I mean one snake could get me that money back. And i bet i could sell a couple of snakes, not just one lol.

Shows are hit or miss. But even the bad shows are great for networking. Also you want to have stuff that bring people to the tables. If you have a high end norph your not selling its not a bad idea to bring it just to use as a display animal. I usually get 3 tables at a show. Presentation is key. Make sure you have good table coverings, lights, etc. I use heat panels i made with flexwatt and luan for under all ny displays so i can keep my guys warm during the show. I also pack all my animals in foam insulated big tubs. Another thing that helps draw crowds to your tables are creepy crawlys. Spiders, centipedes, scorpions, etc. They sell like candy. The real profit is in bugs. Years ago i used to have a big asian water monitor and a big tegu i used to bring and set em up in an 8 ft neodesha and let me tell ya. I would have tons of people coming over to the tables to look at em. And this was a great networking tool.

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Originally Posted by snake lab

Shows are hit or miss. But even the bad shows are great for networking. Also you want to have stuff that bring people to the tables. If you have a high end norph your not selling its not a bad idea to bring it just to use as a display animal. I usually get 3 tables at a show. Presentation is key. Make sure you have good table coverings, lights, etc. I use heat panels i made with flexwatt and luan for under all ny displays so i can keep my guys warm during the show. I also pack all my animals in foam insulated big tubs. Another thing that helps draw crowds to your tables are creepy crawlys. Spiders, centipedes, scorpions, etc. They sell like candy. The real profit is in bugs. Years ago i used to have a big asian water monitor and a big tegu i used to bring and set em up in an 8 ft neodesha and let me tell ya. I would have tons of people coming over to the tables to look at em. And this was a great networking tool.

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That's a great idea, I have a H20 monitor that's growing up, maybe I will buy him a great show display home. I was also thinking of using my name to my advantage, making up some shirts with zombies and ball pythons, stickers, stuff like that. I am for sure getting a few large banners with my logo and I think that will help draw attention. I have a friend that is a spider breeder that isn't allowed to sell at the sac show because he works for a large reptile/invertebrate store and its considered conflict of interest. I could sell for him for a cut of the profit. You definitely got my ideas flowing more!

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I agree with snake lab. If I don't have alot of animals I won't do a show because presentation is important and a table with 8 snakes doesn't get much attention. Last year we had a horribly slow season and I didn't do one show where I probably did 3-4 the year before. This year we already have 5 clutches and counting so I already booked the San Diego Super show and will probably do several more. I also sell some exotic plants and reptile jewelery which helps make a few extra bucks but at the end of the day people are there to look at and then possibly buy reptiles. When you starting out its not a bad idea to share a table so you have more stuff;)

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I agree with snake lab. If I don't have alot of animals I won't do a show because presentation is important and a table with 8 snakes doesn't get much attention. Last year we had a horribly slow season and I didn't do one show where I probably did 3-4 the year before. This year we already have 5 clutches and counting so I already booked the San Diego Super show and will probably do several more. I also sell some exotic plants and reptile jewelery which helps make a few extra bucks but at the end of the day people are there to look at and then possibly buy reptiles. When you starting out its not a bad idea to share a table so you have more stuff;)

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Definitely, I should (knock on wood) have 7 clutches hatch before the next sac show, I will hopefully get a lot if double genes and some singles. I also have 3 chances for triples but am prolly holding them back (unless I get a few of course). I wouldn't go to a show without about 30-40 snakes to sell. That way I have a variety.

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Definitely, I should (knock on wood) have 7 clutches hatch before the next sac show, I will hopefully get a lot if double genes and some singles. I also have 3 chances for triples but am prolly holding them back (unless I get a few of course). I wouldn't go to a show without about 30-40 snakes to sell. That way I have a variety.

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Cool that was my other question. 30-40 is basically what i was thinking. I think if it was a really big show though you couldnt really go wrong with bringing extras.
What snakes do you guys find sell the best? Single gene, double, triple or more? Just curious bc when i see a like quadruple gene bp for $20k at a show i always wonder if anyone actually comes up to the table with $20k cash and buys it lol...

Snakebytes just did a video on this and said they sell a ton of low-end stuff and a little medium-end. The high end stuff is mostly eye-candy.

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Originally Posted by jinx667

Snakebytes just did a video on this and said they sell a ton of low-end stuff and a little medium-end. The high end stuff is mostly eye-candy.

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Got a link by chance?

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