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Old 24-07-2008, 06:38 AM
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Why don't breeders advertise kitten prices on their website?

This came out of the 'Crossbreeding' thread:

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Originally Posted by Janee
Hobby breeders very rarely advertise the price of their kittens because they want to hear from you and check you out before letting you have a kitten.

Only one hobby breeder's website I visited gave a price. As a buyer, some people would find it quite daunting checking out a price only to find actually it might be too expensive.
And another poster's reply:

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I agree. I always quote the price up front on principle, and also because I myself am very reluctant to call anyone (whatever the product) who won't tell me the price upfront. I figure if they are that reluctant to tell me the price, they know it's extortionate and / or I won't be able to pay it and will be embarrassed.
I just wondered why it is that prices are not put upfront on the website or would that make it like a market?

A cat should live for 10+ years and often pedigree pet buyers have little idea of the going price when looking for a replacement.

Just wondered what pedigree breeders' views are on this?
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