08-08-2012, 02:10 PM
You may have heard I am selling off some of my dud balinese cream lynxes and at *relatively low* prices. I have heard there are complaints about this, so to set the record straight, here are my thoughts and why I am doing this.
First, I never thought that kittycats's intention was that a priveleged few should be allowed to monopolize special furs. If it were, I probably wouldn't play. When I found I was lucky to have the first Balinese Cream Lynx on the grid, I felt immediately that I should share it with everyone. I initially wanted to do a random raffle of one of them, so everyone would have an equal chance, but 1) LL prohibits gambling and 2) some people would obviously be able to buy more chances. So i chose an auction, set a reasonable opening bid and let the market decide what they would pay.
Second, the market will not bear prices that high forever. Now that more balinese cream lynxes are out there, the prices is going to come down - that is supply and demand. To expect prices to remain sky high for a prolonged period of time is not reasonable. I need to sell kitties to afford food and pay for rent. People will not pay 30K for a dud kitty with no traits but a fur and boring eyes or tail or ears. These are not kitties I have put alot of money or time or effort into. They will require alot of time, money, and effort by anyone that buys them to turn them intom something marketable.
Thirdly, out of consideration for those who have invested in these kitties, I've made it clear at my stall and tried to in my announcements that this is a limited time offer. I can't afford to birth all these kitties. I dont' want to menagerie them for 20L each (equivalent). I didn't want to give them away in Swappers and Givers, like I usually do, cause that would certainly not be fair. But there are a limited number of bali creams available at these prices and after Sunday they will be sent to the menagerie or put back in my cattery.
Finally, please, it's a game, I want everyone to know I *did* put some thought and consideration into this. I didn't want to upset everyone, but I should be able to sell my kitties at a price I think is fair. Being the first with a balinese cream was a big responsibility, and with two exceptions, this is the first time I've released my kitties. Other Bali cream breeders have had a two month head-start on me and anyone who buys my kitties. So let's try and have fun and share these together!
Hugs,
wyndy paine
First, I never thought that kittycats's intention was that a priveleged few should be allowed to monopolize special furs. If it were, I probably wouldn't play. When I found I was lucky to have the first Balinese Cream Lynx on the grid, I felt immediately that I should share it with everyone. I initially wanted to do a random raffle of one of them, so everyone would have an equal chance, but 1) LL prohibits gambling and 2) some people would obviously be able to buy more chances. So i chose an auction, set a reasonable opening bid and let the market decide what they would pay.
Second, the market will not bear prices that high forever. Now that more balinese cream lynxes are out there, the prices is going to come down - that is supply and demand. To expect prices to remain sky high for a prolonged period of time is not reasonable. I need to sell kitties to afford food and pay for rent. People will not pay 30K for a dud kitty with no traits but a fur and boring eyes or tail or ears. These are not kitties I have put alot of money or time or effort into. They will require alot of time, money, and effort by anyone that buys them to turn them intom something marketable.
Thirdly, out of consideration for those who have invested in these kitties, I've made it clear at my stall and tried to in my announcements that this is a limited time offer. I can't afford to birth all these kitties. I dont' want to menagerie them for 20L each (equivalent). I didn't want to give them away in Swappers and Givers, like I usually do, cause that would certainly not be fair. But there are a limited number of bali creams available at these prices and after Sunday they will be sent to the menagerie or put back in my cattery.
Finally, please, it's a game, I want everyone to know I *did* put some thought and consideration into this. I didn't want to upset everyone, but I should be able to sell my kitties at a price I think is fair. Being the first with a balinese cream was a big responsibility, and with two exceptions, this is the first time I've released my kitties. Other Bali cream breeders have had a two month head-start on me and anyone who buys my kitties. So let's try and have fun and share these together!
Hugs,
wyndy paine
Don't ever let anyone ever pressure you into setting a certain 'price' for your cats, being against an open bid, a raffle, anything your heart desires. A lot of people in this community forget that this is 100% a free market and you're entitled to do whatever you want with your kitties, whether selling them at a price that not everyone will agree with - there's no 'set' price standards, only suggestions made by community members and it's ultimately up to you to choose. As long as you're happy with the price/method of selling the kitty, that's all that matters.
