Albino price?

[Jay_Bunny]

I really wish the prices would stop dropping like they are. When I first got into the hobby, an albino was $1000+. That is when these animals were not AS common as they are today. And in my opinion, they were probably a higher quality.

You say the prices should drop so everyone can enjoy them and have them. I don't agree. While owning an albino was (and still is) a goal of mine, back then it seemed so much more special. I was going to save up and get really nice examples of the morphs I liked and it was going to feel so good when I finally had enough and got he snake of my dreams. Now, it seems, these morphs are everywhere, prices are dropping, the majority of snakes are not high quality and the same goes for the customer service. Look at all the scams going on and people getting ripped off. Its no longer as special as it once was.

Its kind of like.....you see a nice car. You want that car but it costs $100,000. To you, that is a lot of money, but you decide you still want it and start working really hard to save up the money. While you are saving, the car is becoming really popular. Some other companies pick up the design and begin making it with cheaper parts and selling it cheaper so more people can afford it. They make a ton of money off it, and when you finally have enough for that car, you realize that everyone has one and they are pieces of crap. The original company went out of business or just simply can't compete with the crappy versions and now, that beautiful car you worked so hard to purchase, is worth nothing and the special-ness of it is gone.


Does that make sense? At least that is how it is to me.

To the OP, I've seen anywhere from $200-600 for an albino, depending on gender and age will increase that price a bit. If you want an albino, wait until you find the one that really knocks your socks off. The one you have to have and get that one. Don't settle for just any albino.