Price listing vs None price listing websites - Page 1

I would like to ask you all a question... If you were in the market of buying an adult dog or a puppy, you stumple on 2 websites..1 website doesn't have their price listed up on the website, while the other one does. Both sites have very nice dogs and both breeders are reputable..

Which one would you choose? and why?

i decide who i am going to sell working pups to so listing price is never the issue.selling to qualified working homes is what matters and one on one contact is improtant.SM

When I bred my first 2 litters, I didn't advertise the price of the puppies and ended  uo getting a lot of calls from people looking for a $50.00 dog. No internet then, so I'm talking newspapers and Dog World advertising. I decided to list a price range in my ads for my next litter and didn't get nearly as many window shoppers. I myself would not let that influence whether or not I would buy a dog from a specific breeder; I'd simpy ask the price up front and if they refused to give me one or I thought it was too high, I'd just move on. IMO listing price is of more benefit to the seller than the buyer since it does tend to cut down on the nusance calls.

First off, what the hell is "stumple"?  Is it a verb? Please demonstrate "stumple" for me.

And begin....................

If I'm looking for a dog I don't want to waste my time with the $350 dollar dogs or the $6000 dogs.  I don't mind emails, etc., but I am not interested in wasting time.  So, it wouldn't influence my choice, but it would possibly influence my contacting them.  Also, I would be nervous that the breeder would be like a car salesman and raise the price because I'm interested. JMO

I don't post prices- there is a range and a starting price posted, but that's it for the puppies. I give discounts to people for many reasons- people that work in the civil service fields- ie. firefighters,police, all military, S&R, etc. even if they are just getting the puppy as a pet- my way of saying thanks for what they  do. I also give discounts to people that are truely going to work/show the pups/dogs. I don't give discounts for the high end pet/companion.

I have never not inquired about a dog because there wasn't a price posted- it is only about two minutes wasted with an e-mail to find out. I let the dog make my descion ( if it's something I'm interested in) to inquire or not.

When I was looking for my newest girl, Dani, the price was important to me. I had told over 12 people that contacted me that I was NOT going to take a loan out to buy a dog. Someone contacted me with a PUPPY that they wanted $3,000 for. First off, HELL NO, second, puppies are a crap-shoot, and I was NOT going to spend THAT on a puppy that might have problems in either temperament or structure. So, what'd I do? I was contacted by a very well known source on this website and I made an offer. I was upfront, honest, and that seemed to work. I took the puppy (5 months old) home a few days ago. He didn't even produce the puppy (she was an import from CZ) and he offered me a Hip and Elbow guarantee AND I had 7 days to get her to the vet. He was VERY flexable, and he was very accomodating when I visited his kennel, the two dogs of his that I saw (puppy and a three year old male) were correct in temperament, they were clean, well fed, and very well socialized. So what's the point of my story, BE HONEST, AND UPFRONT! If you cannot afford to pay what someone is asking, TELL THEM, THEY MIGHT BE WILLING TO DROP THE PRICE SOME.

I think that by not posting any prices, it looks as though someone is possibly trying to get buyers to either call them or email them to try to "schmooze" them into buying something that they otherwise wouldn't pay that price for.

In the past, I have had prices NOT listed, and prices listed, and it seems a lot better if I give a price on my pups, so that I don't waste anyone's time. I do list that I also give discounts, and what makes someone qualify for a discount. I also give incentive rebates for titling/showing and referral commissions. I am thinking about also giving a discount for proof of spay/neuter, but we'll see---I kind of feel like that's the whole reason for the smaller price for pet companion, but, we shall see.

The quality of the animals is what would make me decide whether or not to email for a price if none were listed. All things being equal, I would buy from the person with the lower price, obviously.  :)

Me personally, I do not mind dropping an email to get prices, but it sure saves a lot of time if they are already listed!  :)  Imagine going grocery shopping where no prices were listed!  <grin>

Better question is:  Why do people NOT list prices? 

Interesting responses and nice topic.  :)

-Melanie

Another good point is this: When people post "SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!!" How the hell do you know if you're serious or not if you don't know if you can afford such a dog?! ANSWER ME THAT!