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Savannah Cat Price | Savannah Kitten Price

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The Kasbah

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Becki said:
Price is a double edged sword. It was hard for me to ask because I didn't want to seem a tire kicker, nor did I want my heart set on a baby I couldn't afford. I wouldn't want to be insulting by offering. I negotiate for a living, so you think this would be easy for me! But when it comes to something that is going to be a loved member of the family, and you are purchasing from breeders you have researched to be reputable, the dynamics change drastically.

I know I am going to get 1 more Savannah. After that, no mas. I really want an f1, and am aiming for spring of next year (bonus time! Ha!). I would like to think I am one of those "right" homes breeders talk about, Nyah and Kovu are super loved, horribly rotten spoiled creatures who live incredibly pampered lives. But how do you put that in an email introduction and not sound self serving and discount seeking? Or how do you put the message out that you are a serious buyer, though timing isn't immediate? But me! Pick me for your kittens (in March)! Also, can you tell me prices or make up to $x work? I would be scared to death my email would be flagged with the crazy emoticon and forwarded to all other breeders as a warning! :confused:
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Becki:

Your sensitivity to the dynamics at work behind the scenes gives you the advantage of being able to craft a wonderful note of introduction...and it SHOULD include an inquiry regarding pricing.

What Breeders find annoying is the note that says NOTHING EXCEPT "HOW MUCH?" and fails to share any details whatsoever about the potential home. DO introduce yourself and your cats openly and share your love for them (most breeders are VERY persnickety about the homes they send their babies to, so sharing your love for your existing cats and the Breed in general is a VERY favorable thing!)

Next share the budget you are working with and see what the Breeder says when they respond to you. You may find that you aren't far off of the mark after all....AND if that is the case, you have now put yourself on a wait list for the Spring Litters... If the price is more than you can manage, then perhaps a kitten from a Fall litter will allow you some additional time to save up the difference (if any).

Breeders, like you, are just people. There is no harm in reaching out and gathering information and answers from the Breeders who you would like to purchase from. the worst thing they can say is "no" or advise you to wait and save up a bit more...but in the interim, you may be making life lasting friendships with some very special people.

I am NEVER annoyed at receiving a message from someone who is thoughtful enough to share something about the home they can provide, other animals in the household, their city/state of residence and ALSO asks me about pricing. This is MUCH different from the tire kicker who shares nothing or the prospective client who corresponds countless times and THEN asks about pricing only to discover they are in over their heads. THAT does get frustrating for sure...but you are not going to fall into that category, based on the approach you have proposed.

I do not produce F1s, but if I did, would be pleased to receive an inquiry as courteous and well thought out as the one you have proposed.

Good luck in your search....and, for the record, I also recommend Sue Armstrong at Amara for F1 shopping! :)

All best,
 
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Dana Lasch

Dana Lasch

Savannah Adult
Sue Armstrong said:
I have never posted my prices to my website. Just the way I have done it. My hope is that people will either call or that they will email a bit about what they are looking for so I have some kind of idea. I always ask what generation they are interested in and what is their price range. I have found that with a good conversation, many times even though what I have posted is out of their price range, I may have another kitten or maybe am about to retire a cat that will fit into their household nicely. Or, I will adjust my pricing to a certain degree because they offer such a good home and I have a great repoire with them and a kitten that I think deserves this famiy. I still get the short emails just saying how much, but then I also get the emails saying "do you have kittens" and sometimes I think to myself, did you not even look at all of the kittens that are posted on my kittens page? I have friends that post prices and still get the same silly emails. Some people either are just mass emailing or don't really look at your site at all. Not sure why they even bother to email. I guess since I have not posted prices for the last 15 years, I am not going to start now. This has worked for me.
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What I found when I was looking is the sites of people breeding savannahs are often not updated. I would get excited because they indicated they had kittens, but when I contact them they tell me they are all sold. This happened too often for it to just be a timing issue.
 
SV Dad

SV Dad

Savannah Super Cat
Carykd7kau said:
Thank you Cynthia. I really mean that. You breeders have a hard job with a lot of emotional issues. I could not do it. I would become too attached to the babies to let them go. And I KNOW you all do become attached. You are just stronger than I am. :)
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So for the rest of us out here........(who are not breeders, but servants) Cary hit the nail on the head. I couldn't be a breeder for the above reasons.
But what I can do, is spoil the spotted furballs and give them a good home. And, if anything, this site should comfort the breeders to see how hard we work to spoil their kittens they brought into the world.
This breed has progressed amazingly in a very short time with exceptional results. That is hard work for the breeders.
So for all you folks out there who promote the idea that these cats are wild and should not be bred, YOU COULD NOT BE MORE WRONG.
Far too many owners/ servants on this site can attest to the gentle and loving personalities of this breed.
And they are worth every penny!
 
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