Pastel Prices

I've seen 06 & some 05 Pastels (Graziani mainly) from as low as $150, but $250-$400 on average. Some, of course nicer than others.

I always say you buy what you get.
If you buy cheap then you are getting something not all that great. If you buy something a bit more expensive, then you are going to get that.

Cheep stuff does not always have a good worth about it.
I'd rather spend a few extra dollars and get something I know is going to be good.

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Originally Posted by lillyorchid

I always say you buy what you get.
If you buy cheap then you are getting something not all that great. If you buy something a bit more expensive, then you are going to get that.

Cheep stuff does not always have a good worth about it.
I'd rather spend a few extra dollars and get something I know is going to be good.

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Usually this is the general rule (you get what you pay for!), but you could also get a great deal at the lower end of the price range as well as you could easily pay too much for crap.

I think it's 99.9% doing your homework and research, research and then some more research. Know what you want, what your buying and what it's worth to you. As long as you're happy with your purchase and what you paid for it, that's all that matters. Whether you pay $800 or $200, as long as you're happy, it's all good. :D

I'm with Gerry on this. What's it matter what you paid as long as you are thrilled with your new pastel and happy with the breeder you chose to go with. Whether you like lemons, grazianis, blondes, a lot of blushing, whatever...it's your personal choice and up to you to find the snake you want from a reputable breeder that will be there before, during and after the sale. Then whatever you paid, I figure you certainly got your money's worth.

I hope to see something nice at the expo in white plains but if I don't find one there; then I'm off to search the web. Its just a shame cause I don't think you can really appreciate a snake unless in person, cameras just don't do them justice. I've yet to see a Pastel or any morph in person so I'm hoping white plains won't let me down.

I recently saw my first pastel, bumblebee, lesser platty, butter and pinstripe and was just blown away. Pics on the internet just don't do them the justice of their full beauty. I was literally shaking when the breeder let me hold his lovely pinstripe.

I think sooner or later pastels will reach a plateau they can't or shouldn't go under. I think they should probably stay in the $250 to 300 range and if they are nicer of course you would pay more.

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Originally Posted by emilio

I think sooner or later pastels will reach a plateau they can't or shouldn't go under. I think they should probably stay in the $250 to 300 range and if they are nicer of course you would pay more.

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What do you think the guys that are selling pastels for $250 this year will be selling them for next season when their customers produce pastels and try to sell them for $250 each?

Undercutters will always undercut ... I don't see pastel prices leveling off anytime soon.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

What do you think the guys that are selling pastels for $250 this year will be selling them for next season when their customers produce pastels and try to sell them for $250 each?

Undercutters will always undercut ... I don't see pastel prices leveling off anytime soon.

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It has to level sooner or later, or else the undercutters will be PAYING people to take them. :)

If pet store normals are going for $50 to $100 for CH imports, I would think a CB Pastel couldn't get lower than $100 wholesale. Although I'm probably underestimating the power of Jimmy.

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Originally Posted by xdeus

It has to level sooner or later, or else the undercutters will be PAYING people to take them. :)

If pet store normals are going for $50 to $100 for CH imports, I would think a CB Pastel couldn't get lower than $100 wholesale. Although I'm probably underestimating the power of Jimmy.

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The pet stores that are selling those CH imports aren't paying $50 to $100 for them ... they are buying them for much cheaper ... and the distributers that supply the pet stores are buying them for even cheaper than that ... I can get CH males less than $8.00 each.

Prices will level off when the $$$$ dries up for the flippers.

-adam