First off, I want to say that I realize what a market value is and well aware of how it can be dropped due to either :

a) said market being flooded with 'product'

or

b) drastic undercutting by competitors

or

c) said 'product' becoming more common or less desired by the buyers over time

There are obviously other ways as well to drop the market value of an 'item' but I figure these are few of the more common. Drastic Undercutting being the major topic of this post.

( I am not a business major or experienced in this. Please feel free to correct me if I am indeed wrong about anything. )

Where my question comes into play is in reference to our hobby of course. There are lots of 'small time/hobby' breeders out there. They may only produce anywhere from 1-10 clutches a year. Most of which are probably fairly new to breeding and selling ( less than 5 years ). Most likely these sales would not even cover the care of the animals past cutting the annual cost down to a reasonable level.

Would you expect a beginning/less experienced/less reputable breeder to price their animals at the current market value?

Example being Bumble Bee's. Average price I see online is around $450-500 for some pretty bee's.

Would more 'reputable' breeders be upset about a possible market drop from a breeder that only produces less than 5-7 of these a year @ around the $375-425 range?

Reason I ask is that I am hoping to produce my first clutch ever this year. It will be a pairing between my 1.0 Spider x 0.1 Normal. Now even if the 'odd gods' where with me and I produced 5 good looking spiders, would I be expected to sell these at current market value?

Personally, I would expect a cheaper price from a less reputable breeder even if the animals where picture perfect examples of the morph. I feel that a breeder that has earned his/her reputation, as earned the right to set the market prices .

My biggest thing really, is that I don't want to upset anyone if I was to offer animals at a 'slight' discount due to my inexperience and lack of reputation as a breeder. I do not plan on doing this for a profit. I am doing it for the fun of it. The money made will be used to help support my collection and possibly grow it. At the same time it should be stated that I would not drastically drop a price on any animal for a 'quick sale'.

I haven't been on this site long enough to know what the 'small' breeders sell their animals for so was looking for guidance I suppose. I know it greatly depends on the morphs your producing and how the odds work out for you. I just want to get a head start on everything and gather as much information as possible.

Sorry for the long winded post. Hope my question has gotten across. Thanks in advance for any help !

Rich L.