Quote Originally Posted by Angiebeast View Post
I don't think haggling necessarily means you don't value the snake that much; for some people, those extra dollars might be a serious monetary strain. Obviously if you're too poor to actually care for an animal, you shouldn't purchase it at all, but snakes and the like tend to be much more expensive up front than they are to maintain. Plenty of breeders understand this.
For me, it's not really about "I can't afford those extra dollars." I just LOVE a good deal, which again you can blame on my being Jewish. I also think an expo just asks for haggling, whereas I'd be less likely to try that in a pet shop (or private breeder's home/site).

I just sold my first clutch last year, and one buyer did bargain a little. I was selling a full setup with the snake, and he offered about $5-10 less than my total asking price. I accepted their reasonable offer, and was not insulted in the slightest... even threw in some extras (accessories) to seal the deal!