Havre De Grace 1/9

[Jay_Bunny]

Hmm, I might make the trip. We shall see. I have nothing against small breeders at all. Actually all of my snakes have come from "small breeders" so far and I love my snakes. All have been healthy and great to keep.

[Mike Schultz]

We'll see you there. The guys at Chesapeake ball pythons sell pretty nice new racks, and we sometimes bring along our extra used racks, which are a good deal if you don't mind that they are previously used.

Its a small show, but there are a good few noteworthy breeders who go. Adam Wysocki, Rick Krumrine, Of course Ian G (Outback), and a few high quality local breeders who arent very well known (I think its Steve and Cindy, their company is called Morph Makers and they have some very nice animals)

[broadude]

I take a little offense in that statement any show can have flippers & scammers I set up at the november show & my animals are top notch & will put my animals up against anybodys I rather buy from a small breeder instead of a mass producing giant breeder.The bigger breeders are the ones that are killing me offering such deals that its not worth it to sell my animals that cheap! I spend time everyday with my animals & are well taken care of fed & growing good unlike some ive seen the same size show after show because it costs money to feed.

Please re-read my statement. I didn't say "small breeders," I said, "fly-by-night" breeders...those are the "bad" flippers and scammers. I hestitate to buy from shows lately (used to) because those fly-by-nighters may have brought in something that got passed around.

I have brought from breeders in Havre de Grace before..and if I ever saw something I couldn't pass up, I probably would again.

Peace

[j_h_smith]

Please re-read my statement. I didn't say "small breeders," I said, "fly-by-night" breeders...those are the "bad" flippers and scammers. I hestitate to buy from shows lately (used to) because those fly-by-nighters may have brought in something that got passed around.

I have brought from breeders in Havre de Grace before..and if I ever saw something I couldn't pass up, I probably would again.

Peace

You don't see too much of that at Havre de Grace. Larry asks for money up front (month prior) and I think that prevents the flippers from showing up. Although, if Larry has tables available, he will let one timers into the show. Some of the long time dealers will flip a snake or two. That's why a buyer must do their homework before buying. The only good thing is you can expect to see the long term dealers there every month. Most, if not all, will stand by their sale and make things right.

I'll be there with an Embry Riddle Aeronautical University jacket or cap. I'll probably be there around 9-9:30. I will most likely be hanging out with Rick and Mariam Krumrine.

Hope to see ya there!
Jim Smith

[Hypancistrus]

(I think its Steve and Cindy, their company is called Morph Makers and they have some very nice animals)

Morph Makers does have great animals, but I can't recall seeing them at Havre de Grace.

We go nearly every month, simply for supplies. It's a no brainer-- $5 for 100 superworms versus $3.95 for 30 worms at our local Petsmart or $4 for 50 at the local herp store. You cannot beat MaxPet for supplies.

There's always some interesting stuff, though, like any show, you should be choosy about who you buy live animals from. We have numerous animals from Outback and a few from miscellaneous small local breeders, too.

[greghall]

Ill be there but dont have a table because got a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth because I paid for my spot ahead of time then the Blizzard got me snowed in last month,no rain check on table or discount on following month but it is what it is.

[j_h_smith]

Ill be there but dont have a table because got a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth because I paid for my spot ahead of time then the Blizzard got me snowed in last month,no rain check on table or discount on following month but it is what it is.

Well, everyone lost their money. If you listen to Larry, he had to pay for the hall regardless of how many vendors showed. His webpage stated that the show was going with or without other vendors. He said he's be there and knowing Larry, he was there.

I know it doesn't seem fair, but if he had to pay for the hall, then I guess that's all he could do. If he has expenses to meet than that's the way it's got to be. Fair? No. But reality isn't fair sometimes.

I personally would set up a table. There are going to be people with Christmas money and then other people that were wanting to get a Christmas present and couldn't last month. These people are going to be there to buy!

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

ps I'll be there looking for a deal.

[Hypancistrus]

Ill be there but dont have a table because got a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth because I paid for my spot ahead of time then the Blizzard got me snowed in last month,no rain check on table or discount on following month but it is what it is.

That really does suck! I can't imagine that is good for business. I was going to go to that show, but no way I would have made it up there! I am coming all the way from Dundalk.

[Jay_Bunny]

Wish I had some Christmas money to play with. All I have is $100 and we are using that to fix up the ferret room when we move in February. I might be there. I'm trying to see if my sister will come with me. If she can't go, then I'm probably going to sit this one out.

[Hypancistrus]

Wish I had some Christmas money to play with. All I have is $100 and we are using that to fix up the ferret room when we move in February. I might be there. I'm trying to see if my sister will come with me. If she can't go, then I'm probably going to sit this one out.

What are you planning to do with your ferret room? Our ferrets, birds and small mammals are all in the PC room, where we spend lots of time. I am getting ready to tile the floor in here to make clean up easier (carpet with ferrets and parrots really sucks!)