Read what you just said Overall, "You are questioning my integrity and the value of my pups".
Yes, I would. Don't you think a person like myself would want to test you? I don't mean personally you........but my future breeder? If you go much lower-don't you think that turns me off?
I have intergrity as a buyer too.........and hopefully have been educated and know what I want in a pup. I will test you and pose as an uneducated buyer.
Personally, I wouldn't want you to lower the price. If came to YOU, first-you are in my price range and secondly I better be prepared to answer all your questions as you screen me. If you don't do your job to screen-me..........I don't want to buy from you period.
Now, have I done this before? Absolutely! Took 2 years to find my yorkie-even though I was just looking for a pet.
Take it a step further...............
When I first joined, A seller PMed me about her litter..........we talked via email for a while. Asking price 1800 for a female.
She asked what I did for a living.........I said "I'm a nurse".........then-bingo, I was approved.
Now, look at the lack of common sense......read my screename (Jessy RN to be).
Where is the screening?
When I was ready to buy.......I had $$ saved for the pup, all the supplies plus $$ for vet expenses etc.
I don't own a home, but I had references for you to call and see I am allowed to have pets and wondeful references.
I had vet references from my poodle and cat.
I had references from the humane society where I volunteer.
I am medium-class.......but was able to prove I could actually afford the dog.
Now, if you screened me solely on what I do for a living (student plus part-time job).........you'd miss a wonderful home for your pup.