imho you are right their are three types of breeders but their are 5 types of buyers....the 3 types of sellers also are buyers and then 2 more types maybe more if you really want to break it down..

the biggest buyers for all snakes not just balls is the normal everyday person...this person loves animals probally has little to no knowledge of the animals but wants one for what ever reason( remember we were all this type of person once!!!!!) this person is not willing to pay the high price for animals like these because they dont see the need but in the long run they are the biggest purchaser of our stock in the long run.



the second type of person is the knowledgable non breeder. they want the animal for all its glory to appreciate it and enjoy it but not too be burdened with the whole process of breeding and raising food stock they want to sit and look at it.

these type of people want to pay the high price because they want the best of the best its a status thing something to brag about "my balls are worth more than your balls"

these people are the smallest group of purchasers in our markets.



so like what was said already those that have the best of the best should keep those prices high and those who dont i feel should price their animals accordingly. eventually its the everyday person that will start buying your stock in larger quantities and will turn the bigger profit for the breeder because MORE PEOPLE ARE BUYING MORE ANIMALS AT A SMALLER PRICE but in turn it leads to bigger profits.

and many people will say they do it for the love of it but alot of people complain about how what is doing what to ruin the markets and bring down the profits

but quanity works for both sides of the fence the less time you hold on too your animals is less time and money YOU have to put into that animal.

so imho if i can make more money by selling more animals and spend less time and money on those animals im winning all around

and dont forget the old saying "time is money"



lesstime = more money/family time/other hobbies

less money on feeders(or raisng your own) = less overhead and less time = more profit and more time

selling more at a lesser price = more money in the long run





1 snake price $1000= 1000 dollers in hand

10 snakes price $200= 2000 dollers in hand



" you do the math"

and decide what is a better buissness practice





adam
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