Buying-At shows or Online?

[Aeries]

Although I wouldn't be opposed to buying online, especially if it was an amazing animal I was afraid of missing out on otherwise, but I'd much rather get to see and handle the animal first.

At this point in the hobby I attempt to only buy one or two new animals a year though. =P Maybe my opinion will change if I want to pick up new animals and have to wait a few months till the next expo roles around.

[j_h_smith]

Exactly. Unless you know his home address.

Jim Smith

[Wh00h0069]

I would rather buy online, because I am worry that any snake that I buy from a show will get mites from other vendor's snakes.

[Monty]

i voted both since i have done both online as long as its a reputable breeder and you like the look of it go for it. in person its a lil bit diffrent since you can actually handle them and see them in person

[tweets_4611]

I think I've done it just about every way... My first was from a pet store (CH or imported young I'm pretty sure by the amount of babies they had), I ordered my second online from Tim Bailey, got my third from the NARBC last year from Rusty's Balls, and my two newest came from a friend that bred hers last year.

Both Tim Bailey and the guys from Rusty's Balls were great to work with. I almost bought another one (or two) from Tim this year, but couldn't quite stretch my budget that far

As long as you trust who your buying from, or they seem willing to answer questions and provide info, it just depends when and where you come across the animal that you really want.

[lance]

i don't like online for buying reptiles too much I will if I really want something bad enough but I would rather hold, inspect the animal before i buy pictures don's show signs of disease, etc....

lance

[mainbutter]

My best animals and best deals have come from purchasing via the internet.

[rabernet]

My best animals and best deals have come from purchasing via the internet.

Same here.

[JeffD]

I bought my Albino at a show. I talked to them for a little while and they were friendly and after purchase they sent me info on the snake which I really apprieciated. I like talking in person best before buying.

[MTovar]

It is deffinately about the breeder for me.

Reputations are extremely valuable to me because it took work to build. I have purchased animals from 2 breeders at expos, but the deal was made beforehand.

I will however attend shows that certain breeders vend. I am just never lucky enough to find the animal I am looking for.