Three morphs - worth it? Input pretty please!!

Okay, so I am looking at these snakes online... Are they worth it?? Sorry for the crappy pics, I had to take a pic of my computer screen bc I'm a loser and don't have photobucket :D

1100g F Kingpin
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/23/pyra7e8u.jpg

770g M Bumblebee
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/23/tugehube.jpg

1090g M Pastel -PB
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/23/u2u4y9yb.jpg

Plus reptile basics 4 x 32q rack, practically new, VE-100 thermostat, scale, etc...

$2000 worth it?

Seems like a good deal to me if you like the quality of the animals.

Worth it? Yea id say so. Youre not getting ripped off.

Its not a crazy good deal though. Id probably pass.

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Originally Posted by ToriTheBallPython

Seems like a good deal to me if you like the quality of the animals.

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Personally I think the Pastel is a little plain in the pics... but the pic of the pic of the Bumblebee don't do the original pic justice... oh my brain hurts now. :P He's actually quite pretty, and very yellow. :)

Sounds like a good deal to me. Go for it if you like the animals (I do) :)

All depends how you feel about the animals. :)
To ME personally, its not worth it. I could find a better way to spend $2000


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They're pretty, for sure-- x2 on the pastel being a little plain, but if it would benefit your collection, go for it, I'd say! Personal preference, and all that.

If I'm shopping for an adult BP, I'm very careful. Sometimes people sell their problem feeder adults, or adults that might have had or have health issues. I only shop for adults when a reputable breeder is selling one. That kingpin is hot, but it's hard for a kingpin to be ugly :gj:.

Rack new - 279.99
VE-100 - 84.99
Scale - ~$20
F Kingpin 1100g - $1200+
M Pastel 1kg - $150
M BB 700g - $400

These are my estimates on bp morphs, I could be off as I haven't been looking for any of them personally. So yes, decent deal, but only if you like the snakes. If you don't, don't bother.

He's not ripping you off, but it's not an OMG AMAZING deal. Unless kingpin girls are a good bit more than I thought they were, which is entirely possible.

I'd personally pass because personally it wouldn't benefit me. However, like others have said, it isn't a rip off. If this fits into your plans and you can afford it, go for it. :)

I think the only one that truly benefits me is the Kingpin. She is from BHB and just recently bought. He's having to part with them bc of financial issues which are escalating into marital issues with the snakes in the middle of it. :/ He has her listed for $1500 and said over the phone that he has the receipt and documentation he can give me showing that he paid $1750 for her. I think she is super pretty too! I think he would be willing to sell her separately.......

I think you answered your own question then! ;)

This is just me but I never purchase anything at random. Any purchase that I make has a well planned out and with specific purpose as far as breeding is concerned, meaning if I'm purchasing, there are specific gene/s that Im looking at for a particular project.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

This is just me but I never purchase anything at random. Any purchase that I make has a well planned out and with specific purpose as far as breeding is concerned, meaning if I'm purchasing, there are specific gene/s that Im looking at for a particular project.

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I completely agree with you; great point! I'm just getting started, so I'm really just trying to build up a good base to work from. Once I establish a project/something I want to really focus on, I'll be more specific on what gene I'm looking for... When I asked if it was 'worth it', I meant were the prices good. :) And then when it was mentioned whether they would all fit into my collection and be beneficial, I realized it was just the Kingpin I really wanted, as I actually have a KillerBee on hold from Chris Searcy on here, and the Pastel isn't a looker, IMO. I'm still learning, and it's helping me a lot to get input from you all and learn how to make smart moves. :) I really appreciate it! :D

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

This is just me but I never purchase anything at random. Any purchase that I make has a well planned out and with specific purpose as far as breeding is concerned, meaning if I'm purchasing, there are specific gene/s that Im looking at for a particular project.

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Good advice here. I started out very excited and bought many animals that I later realized I didn't "need". I sold a lot at a loss and reinvested. Very glad I did and took my time the second time around and got exactly what I wanted.

Let us know what you decide to do! :)

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Originally Posted by Sarin

Good advice here. I started out very excited and bought many animals that I later realized I didn't "need". I sold a lot at a loss and reinvested. Very glad I did and took my time the second time around and got exactly what I wanted.

Let us know what you decide to do! :)

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Wonderful point, and thank you! Right now I have (* are on hold and not technically in my possession yet, pending weather)

0.1 Pastel
0.1 Normal
0.1 Pied*
0.1 Spider*
0.1 Pewter*
0.1 Cinnamon*

1.0 Mojave
1.0 100% Het Pied
1.0 KillerBee*
1.0 Lesser*

Sooooo, I'm thinking the 0.1 Kingpin could fit nicely in my little snakey family......Eh? Ehhh? *nudge* :D

Slow and steady and being extra picky is a great root to building a a sokid foundation. It will also reflect in the prices youre abke to ask for the offspring. Many customers would be willing to pay a little more for quality.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

Slow and steady and being extra picky is a great root to building a a sokid foundation. It will also reflect in the prices youre abke to ask for the offspring. Many customers would be willing to pay a little more for quality.

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Thank you for that :) So far *I think* I have very attractive animals and many from dependable breeders, all from places they were well cared for (which is really important to me... which is why I have bought 3 so far from Justin McBrayer of McBrayer Reptiles. He's not a 'big name' breeder, but a great and honest guy who really cares about his snakes and quality!). I do want to make sure that I am not just throwing anything together and/or out there. Just like I would want if I were buying, I want to strive for high quality over quantity. I'm not in it for the money anyway... I'm in it for the morphs and excitement of raising a healthy clutch successfully (not to mention seeing what comes out of the eggs... Sterlings, whaaat?? ;))! I know it seems like I have quite a few to start with... I'm putting a good bit of money into it and know I could very well 'lose' financially. But I am really eager to try different pairings... and most of them aren't even breeding sized yet ;) I really appreciate all of your input - it's ALL listened to :)