Livestock pricing?

[jbow50]

Is it bad form to let other buyers know what you paid for a certain livestock. I feel like it's only fair to educate buyers.

 

[keddre]

Is it bad form to let other buyers know what you paid for a certain livestock. I feel like it's only fair to educate buyers.

I do. Everytime I meet someone new to the hobby in my area, I lay out everything. Go here for rock, there for supplies, there for corals, etc.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Nah man, be truthful about stuff like that if someone asks, it puts unfair expectations out there if you don't. I think it's dirty for some stores to upmark specific items just because they know folks new to the hobby need it and don't know any better in the moment they're buying a new tank or something.

If someone wants to know how much you paid for something like a Candy Basslet, I still think you should be honest, it helps show how dedicated you are to the hobby haha. Just don't be a jerk about the amount and throw it around like it's a trophy or something, I've met a couple of folks like that and they come across more as a showoff with more money than sense than a true hobbyist.

 

[keddre]

Nah man, be truthful about stuff like that if someone asks, it puts unfair expectations out there if you don't. I think it's dirty for some stores to upmark specific items just because they know folks new to the hobby need it and don't know any better in the moment they're buying a new tank or something.

+1 you would be surprised how many people I stopped from buying the $30 live rock, or $40 skunk cleaners from petco

 

[jbow50]

Thanks. I was checking because recently someone banned me from there post because I just stated how much I paid for something similar and I felt that they marked up their price way too much. I feel in some ways that it's like **** blocking, excuse my French, but in others I just feel it's highway robbery. Especially because we're all humans and just trying to get by yet still finding enjoyment in life by exploring something we love to do. I guess business is business.

 

[PatW]

Just remember it IS livestock. I buy my fish from a LFS that is at the high end of the local shops. But they have they healthiest livestock. Even with fish of the same species, quality of care and handling makes a huge difference.

 

[jbow50]

Just remember it IS livestock. I buy my fish from a LFS that is at the high end of the local shops. But they have they healthiest livestock. Even with fish of the same species, quality of care and handling makes a huge difference.

Well that's the thing is buying online from someone you really don't know the health of the animal other than the picture. So, it's really a gamble to trust someone by that. If I were buying based off health alone I wouldn't purchase online. Everyone is always looking for a deal. Just my opinion though.