Morph prices at shows??

What are the average prices at show (that you have seen) for the following morphs...
All of these would be 09' males.

cinnamons-
pastels-
mojaves-
lessers-
pewters-
spiders-
ghosts (butterscotch or orange)-

I have heard that you can get great deals at shows, but I am just wondering about the prices for these morphs that you guys have seen!!!

Thanks ahead of time!!!!

I think that non-show prices are great prices, actually! I was just looking at Jamie Glass' blog where he posted pictures and prices from Daytona just 3 years ago. Those of you newer to this hobby don't have the benefit of of a frame of reference for seeing just how much of a "bargain" these animals are priced at today. It's another reason many of us hate these "how cheap can I get one" type threads, when we think they're already pretty awesomely priced in comparison.

Jamie, if you read this - you should post some of those pictures!

I know that the prices are really good already, but I am just asking to see what the prices at shows are??? Is there anything bad about that???

I have never been to a show so I dont know!!!

Just asking never hurt anyone!!!!

I think the prices will fall a little more there are a lot of snakes out there and i think the economy has a lot to do with the prices falling so much. Nobody has the money to spend on snakes when the job market sucks !

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I think that non-show prices are great prices, actually! I was just looking at Jamie Glass' blog where he posted pictures and prices from Daytona just 3 years ago. Those of you newer to this hobby don't have the benefit of of a frame of reference for seeing just how much of a "bargain" these animals are priced at today. It's another reason many of us hate these "how cheap can I get one" type threads, when we think they're already pretty awesomely priced in comparison.

Jamie, if you read this - you should post some of those pictures!

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Spider was my first morph 3 years ago, paid $1200 for her. The guy I got it from paid $12,000 for his first Spider...now they are $150!!! I also feel the pain.

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Originally Posted by tjones

I know that the prices are really good already, but I am just asking to see what the prices at shows are??? Is there anything bad about that???

I have never been to a show so I dont know!!!

Just asking never hurt anyone!!!!

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Attack!!!! :rainon:

JEEZ how rude can people get here...
Its ok theres no harm of asking, show prices are very reasonable just fyi. Plus there a lot of fun! we have came across really good deals and some deals that are crazy but just keep an open mind and you'll come across affordable.

People- I have noticed this site has become very jumpy. A lot of people here are very rude and quick to slam people whats the harm of asking about prices for a snake. You need to understand in these hard times we want to make sure we are making the right decision in purchases, is there something wrong for a curious party to get reassurance, absolutly not. I think peole should relax, we are here to make friends and give advice not to CRITICIZE! Its not right for people to react the way the do on here, kind words and thoughtful advice goes a lot further with me! So take itt easy NO HARM NO FOUL!!!! :)

I don't 96think anyone was being rude...just got off topic. The question was not directly answered, just started talking about how much prices has dropped over the last few years.

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Originally Posted by tjones

What are the average prices at show (that you have seen) for the following morphs...
All of these would be 09' males.

cinnamons-
pastels-
mojaves-
lessers-
pewters-
spiders-
ghosts (butterscotch or orange)-

I have heard that you can get great deals at shows, but I am just wondering about the prices for these morphs that you guys have seen!!!

Thanks ahead of time!!!!

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males/females
Cinnys 175/250
pastels 75/175
mojos 225/325
lessers 400/475
pewters 750/1000
spiders 150/250
hypos 350/450

Shows are a lot of fun.

Those of you newer to this hobby don't have the benefit of of a frame of reference for seeing just how much of a "bargain" these animals are priced at today. It's another reason many of us hate these "how cheap can I get one" type threads, when we think they're already pretty awesomely priced in comparison.



REALLY????? Nothin rude bout that right???? I just am in that same boat not wanting a HOW CHEAP CAN I GET IT <its just a what kinda of prices can he/she expect!!!! and its not directly at this thread its at a lot of other ones I have read this time I really feltneed a comment!

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Originally Posted by FatBoy

males/females
Cinnys 175/250
pastels 75/175
mojos 225/325
lessers 400/475
pewters 750/1000
spiders 150/250
hypos 350/450

Shows are a lot of fun.

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SEE NO HARM NO FOUL!!!! Its just a question this person had, nothing wrong with it! THANKS! I just want ppl to feel comfortable on here

I do understand where you guys are coming from that have had bp's for many years, I got my ball python about 2 years ago, and yes i have looked at prices for morphs, but dont really know where the prices started, so im my case the stuff i dont see, doesnt matter to me, but with you guys, you might have bought a morph for 10,000, and now its only worth 600, I can see where you dont want to prices to drop anymore, because every dollar that it drops in a sence you lose money!!!

but all i really wanted to know was what the average prices for those morphs where at shows, i have not had a chance to attend any shows yet, but i hope to in the furture, and the first show i go to i will be picking up a cinnamon male and a pastel female!! So then i can start my life long dream (im only 17) to produce a super pewter, and all the morphs that come before that such as the pewter, and the silver pullet!!!

But thank you for all your help guys!!! I really appreciate it! Even if we got off track for awhile!!

I picked up a Female Mojo for 200$ at the show. Talked the guy down from 250$. and she is BLAZING, look at my pics.

The way you sound you will really enjoy a good show. Just another example of the price drop...I pail $750 for a lesser just last year!!! They were in the $450 range in Daytona last weekend. That hurts.

I paid $1400 for a pair of spiders, and $1000 for a trio of pastels, so that I could make bees, because bees were a lot more.

Last year I got a bee for $800, and from the two clutches that I had this year (from spider x pastel and pastel x spider) I hatched out NO bees. If there is a morph you like but can't afford, save up enough money to buy it, and by that time you'll be able to afford a pair! Ha ha!!

Chris

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I think that non-show prices are great prices, actually! I was just looking at Jamie Glass' blog where he posted pictures and prices from Daytona just 3 years ago. Those of you newer to this hobby don't have the benefit of of a frame of reference for seeing just how much of a "bargain" these animals are priced at today. It's another reason many of us hate these "how cheap can I get one" type threads, when we think they're already pretty awesomely priced in comparison.

Jamie, if you read this - you should post some of those pictures!

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It was amazing to me when I went back to some old Daytona pics to see how much prices have dropped in just 3 years. Robin, you are dead on. People don't realize how much of a deal they are getting today. I hate the word cheap being used with living creatures. Save that word for boxes of wine and cigars. Here are those pics!

http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...5-1024x768.jpg

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http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...2-1024x768.jpg

http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...3-1024x768.jpg

http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...4-1024x768.jpg

http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...2-1024x768.jpg

http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...4-1024x768.jpg

http://glassreptiles.com/wp-content/...3-1024x768.jpg

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I agree with pretty much everything you guys are sayin another thing to takinto perspective is that there are a lot more people breeding morphs now vs 3 years ago which is going to drive the prices down and im sure that economy dont help, also if you paid a certain dollar amount and got an awesome morph a year later just cause you could of got it cheaper doesnt make it anyless of an awesome snake, thats just part of the hobbie just think in another 3 years what a coral glow will go for lol i doubt prices will fall that much more though

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Originally Posted by FatBoy

males/females
Cinnys 175/250
pastels 75/175
mojos 225/325
lessers 400/475
pewters 750/1000
spiders 150/250
hypos 350/450

Shows are a lot of fun.

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your short answer is going to be, you have to just go and see, every show prices seem to drop.

compared to tinely park this year those prices are a little high.

cheapest prices i remember for some of these morphs at tinely...given they were all males.

Cinnys 150
pastels 75
mojos 200
lessers 325
pewters ?? i didn't look at them very close
spiders 100
hypos 200

I saw a spider fo 125$ and a pastel for 50$

wow its truely a kick in the teeth as to how much they have dropped after seeing jglass's pictures ... thats some big drops as well were talking thousands not hundreds ... im kinda glad i got into it last year otherwise i would be full of normals ... i cant see spending $10,000 on a snake unless i can drive it to work

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Originally Posted by cgator

wow its truely a kick in the teeth as to how much they have dropped after seeing jglass's pictures ... thats some big drops as well were talking thousands not hundreds ... im kinda glad i got into it last year otherwise i would be full of normals ... i cant see spending $10,000 on a snake unless i can drive it to work

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so like a burm or retic? :P well acually one of my ex's red tails took me for a 2 foot ride once. she was only 6 foot.

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Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser

so like a burm or retic? :P well acually one of my ex's red tails took me for a 2 foot ride once. she was only 6 foot.

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no i was talking like a VIPER specifically made by dodge ...lmao

At the Iowa show this year

cinnamons-250m 300+f

pastels-85m (for really bad ones) 100m and 175f

mojaves-200m 250f

lessers-250m I think

pewters-900m I think

spiders-150m 200-250f

ghosts (butterscotch or orange)-150m


A few others at the show:

male pied 850

male bee 500

male jigsaw 1750



I put pictures up of the Iowa show and you can see a lot of the prices http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...d.php?t=106097

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Originally Posted by Isis

At the Iowa show this year

cinnamons-250m 300+f

pastels-85m (for really bad ones) 100m and 175f

mojaves-200m 250f

lessers-250m I think

pewters-900m I think

spiders-150m 200-250f

ghosts (butterscotch or orange)-150m


A few others at the show:

male pied 850

male bee 500

male jigsaw 1750



I put pictures up of the Iowa show and you can see a lot of the prices http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...d.php?t=106097

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These prices actually mean nothing. All snakes are not created equal. If every snake looked identical it would be easy to say, but they're not. Every Pied, Spider, Pastel, Bumble bee does not look the same.

BG hates it when someone tells him they can get "X' snake for "X" price and "X'" snake that they can get for "X" price is butt ugly compared to his.

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

These prices actually mean nothing. All snakes are not created equal. If every snake looked identical it would be easy to say, but they're not. Every Pied, Spider, Pastel, Bumble bee does not look the same.

BG hates it when someone tells him they can get "X' snake for "X" price and "X'" snake that they can get for "X" price is butt ugly compared to his.

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But then again, it's only the reality of the market today. I hate to say it, but you're going to miss out on sales if someone can get an equal quality pied for $850 vs. $1200. It just isn't happening. Simple economics. Same goes for spiders, bees, and what not. They are all snakes and all produce high and low quality snakes. I'll agree with you on pastel quality, but a spider is a spider is a spider....same with a pied other than the amount of white.

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

These prices actually mean nothing. All snakes are not created equal. If every snake looked identical it would be easy to say, but they're not. Every Pied, Spider, Pastel, Bumble bee does not look the same.

BG hates it when someone tells him they can get "X' snake for "X" price and "X'" snake that they can get for "X" price is butt ugly compared to his.

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Isis never said that "X" snake cost "X" amount of dollars. Isis specifically said these were the going prices at the IOWA show, the only show Iowa has. Isis didn't pull these numbers out of thin air, Isis simply answered the OP's question. Perhaps BG should be upset with the sellers???

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Originally Posted by tjones

I know that the prices are really good already, but I am just asking to see what the prices at shows are??? Is there anything bad about that???

I have never been to a show so I dont know!!!

Just asking never hurt anyone!!!!

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take it easy guy

Everyone talks about all these cheap prices at shows, but a lot of vendors don't lower their prices at all...and the morphs that are selling cheap are usually surplus stuff like male pastels, spiders, etc...and cheap might be 10-20% off what you see on the internet. And in some cases, I don't blame them for knocking off a bit if they don't have to take the risk of shipping.

Nobody is dumping anything rare or valuable at half price or anything like that, though...the prices for those morphs are usually right on par with what you see on the internet (same price ranges - some high, some low).

I wish they would have a show in Minnesota.

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Originally Posted by LotsaBalls

I wish they would have a show in Minnesota.

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Agreed, bigtime. I'm not in the market right now, but I'd love to get to walk around and look at everything, at the very least, especially what with how people are always saying that photos don't do the animals justice.

Averages at the STL shows...

males/females
Cinnys: 175/250
pastels: 50/100
mojos: 165/200
lessers: didnt see any
pewters: didnt see any
spiders 165/200
hypos 300/400

I browse alot on Kingsnake.com and it seems as if they are really proud of their babies. 99% of the time I buy from a show because I dont have to pay $50-$100 for shipping you get to see/hold them, ask questions without waiting for days for a response. And almost always have better prices.

I just picked up an 09 m mojave for $165, and an 09 f spider for $200. Deals like that online are few and far between. Plus yeah they are fun!