Right I have advertised my 2 kittens, they aren't ready to go quite yet but I thought people could visit and reserve if they wanted. So far I've had a few responses by text which I don't like and think if someone was properly interested they would ring, am I being silly? Do you think checking they are available by text is ok? I also had someone who didn't want to wait untill after their vaccinations and said they would do it themselves which was a big no no for me.
The other thing I've had is someone asking for a discount, is that normal? I've advertised them at 250, I didn't know how much to ask but thought maybe that was enough to secure a good home and hopefully avoid people looking for a bargain siamese and its about how much I've spent on vet bills, what do you think is reasonable to ask? And do you give money off?

My friend thinks I'm being fussy and am going to end up keeping them!

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These are the unregistered ones right? Forgive me if I'm wrong - brain addled today.

I think £250 is a little steep if they are unregistered as registered ones are about £350 - however. . . It's your choice.

I allow people to email me (I don't ever put a mobile phone number up so can't text) and then nearer the time encourage them to ring but . . . I'm a little phone phobic so understand when people would rather email or meet in person.


Discounts ONLY if taking more than one.

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I dont think its steep to ask £250 I ve seen them higher in the past.

And to ask for a discount no way.

Yeah your right Spid they are unregistered. Ok if 250 is steep I'll change that, to be honest I have no idea about what to ask! The only thing I based it on was that I paid 150 for a siamese x bsh kitten and 150 for the kittens mum so just assumed it would be a bit more than that. To be honest its not about the money its about finding the right home so what would you say is the right price?

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I never give out my mobile number so I don't get texts. I don't think I'd like text enquiries though. I don't mind initial emails but prefer to speak to people too.
£250? well, I've seen Siamese selling for more than that unregistered
I have sold some of mine in twos but no-one has asked for a discount on the price. If they did I would consider it but won't go lower for a single kitten.

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i don't know (sorry abot typin coda is on mt arm agsain) - on price - maybe £250 is fine, I paid £200 for cross once but only because i knew the breeder abd the accident was genuine. so for me £175-£200

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If the txt are coming from the ppl that are asking for a reduction/discount then I think they are doing it because they are ashamed to ask in person. I would simply txt back and state nope and if more info req call. Or even consider if they could afford expensive vet bills that can often cost more than 250. After all would they ask a vet for a discount

I would just a text back saying you don't give discounts and leave it at that. If they are genuinely interested I'm sure they'll be back in touch. You could always call the number they sent the text from

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I hate texts for kitten enquiries. I'm happy enough with an email for an initial enquiry but not if it's in textspeak. The worst are messages such as "how much r ur kittens". That's textspeak and the first contact being about price - my two big bugbears. Unlikely to elicit a speedy response from me.

When I was searching the Internet for a "nice" cat in December I responded by text as the person mentioned texting in the advert - I didn't get a response, at the time I wasn't sure how things worked and was a bit shy about the process.

I didn't want to pay more than £200, but to infer just because someone doesn't want to pay £250 for a cat they can't afford a vets bill is just wrong. She will get all she needs and more, but I would rather spend money for the aftercare.

I don't use text speak in any text, which ironically you have.