Price difference in morphs at shows vs. online breeder purchase?

[4theSNAKElady]

I was discussing this topic with a few of my other herper friends on the way to a show about a month ago. I was curious of buying directly from a breeder online would be less or more than buying directly from a breeder's table at a show. Of course online you have to pay for shipping, but you also have to pay for gas, tolls, and lunch and or breakfast when you go to a show. And you get to see the animal in person before you but it. One friend of mine was on the fence, but the other said he thought the show price would definately be cheaper, because the guy at the show wants to SELL. He's packed up a lot of animals, carted them across many miles, and wants to sell at a show. The show dealer can be haggled for a lower price, as well as may offer a lesser price if you're paying cash. i was wondering what your thoughts were.

[Jyson]

For me I would prefer buying directly, either at a show or just meeting up with them. It gives me the chance to really get to know them and I will be able to see the snakes they are selling in person.

[shadi11]

i agree that i really like to do business at the shows around me. on the other hand if i was buying a champainge i would probably be more tempted to buy it and then pick it up at a show if it were available i just dont ever want to carry that kind of cash on me at anytime.

[betoiguanas]

For me, it's better to buy in person, so you can have a chance to look what you are interested to buy. Going at the shows is the best thing to do if you don't want to buy online, because of the scams and other stuff, having the animal shipped and finally ending up all stressed up.

[stangs13]

I know exactly who I am getting animals from either way..

But you will find cheaper snakes and better deals at shows.

[West Coast Jungle]

You can get some good deals at shows because of the competion and wide variety. It costs $ to participate in a show so vendors are motivated to get the most out of the investment of time and $ and that means moving inventory

[hgrub]

I'm going to the daytona, it'll be my first show for me. I will fly out tomorrow so I have some quick question regarding buying at the show.

Should I get what I want on the first day or at the last day of the show? I know I might get a better deal on the last day, but I'm afraid what I want will be gone by then. Is there any trick regarding getting animals at the show?

[rabernet]

I'm going to the daytona, it'll be my first show for me. I will fly out tomorrow so I have some quick question regarding buying at the show.

Should I get what I want on the first day or at the last day of the show? I know I might get a better deal on the last day, but I'm afraid what I want will be gone by then. Is there any trick regarding getting animals at the show?

Most of the "better" deals are made on Sunday.

I'm assuming you've already worked with someone to get the CITES paperwork processed for the animals you purchase and will ship them to you when you get back?

Be sure to stop by the Ball-pythons.net table (#548) and say hi!

[hgrub]

table 548, will you guys be there from Friday? What do you guys sell?

Any bp.net member wants anything(legal) from Thailand?

[AaronP]

For me I prefer to buy online or visit one of the larger shows. Here in ATL the show prices are kinda so-so unless it's a big one.

However last time I went to a show there was a guy who had this Ball Python that looked insane, I mean it was seriously a new morph IMHO but he said it was just a WC normal...I think he had no idea what he was talking about. He wanted $100 for it but I was mainly there to find a local rat breeder (which I didn't find...) so I didn't have any $ to buy him.