Procrastination

[admin]

Like you, Trish, I've waited for some to make a decision as I really felt it was the right home...but there were some that eventually I had to give a deadline to and say that after that date the kitten would be available to other homes. It's sometimes hard to find the compromise between making sure the kitten finds a home in a timely manner and giving someone the time to make up their mind...as you do want them to be certain and have thought it through!

I agree...the three homes were all very good homes, but the fourth one is the best, by far...so sometimes things work out the way they are supposed to.

 

[Patti]

I don't understand why anyone would feel bad about this. If people want a kitten they will at least put down a deposit, if they don't then they obviously weren't ready to commit. I will say that I do usually extend the courtesy of letting people know if there are others also interested in the same kitten, but on the other hand I've had 4-5 people all say they've wanted a kitten in the past and all flaked on me, so it goes both ways.

 

[Treywi]

I think as long as the breeder is up front about it then possible buyers have no reason to be upset when the kitten becomes no longer available to them because they took to long to decide.

 

[scorpius]

Guys...if you want a kitten, buy the kitten...procrastinating will get the kitten sold and you will be disappointed.

Yep, I completely agree. Within 6 hrs of my purchase of my F2 last year, someone else had inquired and wanted to purchase him. So I 'made it' by 6 hrs and my down payment reserved him for me. And I found out there was much interest in my later purchase of my F1, although perhaps the price of an F1 gave me a bit more grace period there. In that case, perhaps I had a few weeks or so. Either way, I quickly realized how fast some of these SV kittens move out the door, and as a buyer, I didn't waste much time. Not saying this should influence anyone's decision, you need to pick out the SV that's right for you, but as Paige has said you also may be too late on the SV kitten you're 'eyeballing' :/ -dj

 

[Kristin]

I was so competitive when it came to Zeddie. I knew that I wanted HER and I put my deposit as fast as I could. If that is your cat, then commit!

 

[Trish Allearz]

Please also realize unscrupulous Sellers will tell you others are interested to put pressure on you. So commit if you are ready, but don't feel like you have to if you are not.



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[Brigitte Cowell]

Agreed, Trish... it has to be right.

There's a middle ground as in most things. Don't rush in unless it feels absolutely right (as Kristin knew that Miss Tsarina Tigress Meowvski the IV was for her!), and don't leave the breeder dangling for months with indecision. Above all, if you need a little time to be absolutely sure, communicate your thoughts to the breeder! It is the silence that echoes after you've been sent the contract etc that makes a breeder think you have changed your mind... as it may surprise you to know that MOST buyers do NOT tell the breeder when they've decided no on that kitten! They just stop emailing/calling them. So a lapse in communication can be read as disinterest...

 

[Lesley]

Agreed, Trish... it has to be right.

There's a middle ground as in most things. Don't rush in unless it feels absolutely right (as Kristin knew that Miss Tsarina Tigress Meowvski the IV was for her!), and don't leave the breeder dangling for months with indecision. Above all, if you need a little time to be absolutely sure, communicate your thoughts to the breeder! It is the silence that echoes after you've been sent the contract etc that makes a breeder think you have changed your mind... as it may surprise you to know that MOST buyers do NOT tell the breeder when they've decided no on that kitten! They just stop emailing/calling them. So a lapse in communication can be read as disinterest...

I agree. Constant communication helps both parties.