Quote Originally Posted by rabernet View Post
I don't understand your point. I'm not going to de-value my animals because I'm worried about the little guy. If the "little guy" wants what I have to sell, he'll find a way. But I'm not lowering my price to help some mythical "little guy". My work, my animals are worth more than that.

I was a "little guy" once before, but I didn't whine and complain about the prices. I just planned ahead.

This generation is too wrapped up in instant gratification. Sometimes you have to work a little bit and wait a little bit to get what you want.
My point is you dont have to devalue your animals they are your animals put as much value on them as you want.
but your value of them and my value of them are totally different.
for example i dont like black pastels and i dont care how much you put a value on them i wont buy it.
now as for them "mythical" little guy,hell i still consider myself the little guy and i own three businesses and am about to open my forth(a tattoo shop),i dont devalue the hard working little guys because i believe with out the mythical little guy there would not be any of alot of industries(bp's,tattoos,walmart,pet supplies etc).
how much would your spectacular pastel top show quality morph be worth if no one bought it(money wise its worthless)to you as a pet it might be priceless but thats to you.
i have always tried to remain humble and am very greatful for all the blessings i have worked hard to get,and i try to treat each an every customer with respect and just because i made it i would never place myself above the little guy,the little guy buying the $25 tattoo of his childs name means just as much to me as the guy paying me by the hour to get his entire back done.
guess my view on how to treat my customers is not standard business practice.
i dont see any problem with give people a break sometimes,people work hard for their money and would like to enjoy certain things in life(as i do)and i feel better about reducing my prices alittle bit to accomadate a wider range of people than haveing people walk away because i am not flexable.
i love competition, if the tattoo shop a few blocks away starts doing 20 dollar names and there customer are happy with the quality do you think i am not going to try to beat him at his own game(yes i will)business is business.
Good quality for a good price will give you a good reputation everytime.
Of course you still have to make a profit so you can only go but so low.but if you can go lower an still make a profit why not.
If i buy a pair of hets proven breeders(for albino)for 150 dollars and they produces 6 eggs(2 albinos maybe 4 hets)and i sell the 4 hets for 50=200 and then sell the albinos for 150 each=300 thats 350 i made from 150(of course minus food say for exaample sake minus 100,)thats 250,i just doubled my money and still was able to sell below market value. can some one explain why that would be wrong(mind you this is just and example i know the odds might not happen that way)