Quote Originally Posted by MissMowgli View Post
I was hoping ya'll could settle a dispute for me. My husband is typically very frugal and gets a real sense of joy out of talking people down on prices whenever he buys anything. I feel guilty if I try and talk a price down below what I think it's actually worth. I'm in the process of purchasing a 09 female spider for a very good price, but hubby was upset I didn't negotiate it any further down. His stance is that only suckers pay asking price on anything, and my stance is that I think it's disrespectful to ask for a lower price when the one I'm getting is already well below market value for an excellent animal.

So, I'm asking everyone--but especially the breeders--are you offended when people "wheel and deal" you, or do you adjust your asking price up so you have room to give discounts? I know some people like the thrill of the negotiation. I hate it, but don't want to be a sucker, either.

Thanks!
Im with you on this one. I dont want to feel like im trying to rip a person off. When buying my snakes so far ive never even wanted to ask to lower prices. Id just feel like a bad person. Id say, ill pay what their asking if its worth it. If not ill look else-where. Why try to negotiate if you are already getting a pretty good/decent deal? That might just make the breeder not want to deal with you. And then what? You say, wanna drop it some. They say no. Your still gonna want it for that decent price anyway? That just would make you look dumb. EX: Hey wanna drop it $50? -No. Ok heres what you wanted to begin with. What are you asking for a price drop for then???

I know of people who sell other stuff not snakes, who just get annoyed by people who try to lower prices. They set it at that price for a reason usually. Maybe they go to a specific general price but you think it is a bit below that general range then sure you could ask, but if your going to ask them to lower a price you probably dont plan on paying the asking price anyway, and you do it just to see if they want your business.

If I was a breeder I dont know if I would get offended, but probably annoyed. Just because your to cheap to pay the actual price doesnt mean others arent. I could see if your trying to get rid of something you dont want, then you might want to lower it to their offer but... not when your selling stuff you work hard for.