Do you think it's the economy? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

cliffick · 10-24-2009, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bildio

I don't mean to get this thread off track, but I'm perplexed by rising prices in a bad economy. I understand that inflation is coming, but it shouldn't be noticeable this early.

I'm getting repairs done on my house. The local contractors are not hurting for business, & charging top dollar.

Eighteen months ago a breeder in NJ was selling pups for $2,500. The current litter of pups are selling for $2,800.

Vet prices in my area were very high compared with many other states, e.g., over $400 for neutering 18 months ago. I'm sure the price won't be less, & hopefully won't be more.

If I were to buy another Yorkie, I'd like to get one locally so I could meet the pup, but I'd like to pay a reasonable price considering the current economy.

That's the way I feel, which is why I don't want to ship! Your baby in your avatar looks so much like my Maggie May!! You can't tell from her picture-I need to reread the thread on how to take good pics. of them

JERSEY BOY · 10-25-2009, 05:07 PM

OMG they are so adorable. I wish the time was right. I know Jersey would love a little brother.

Jacksmom052709 · 10-25-2009, 05:46 PM

They are beautiful! My husband is in Ft. Knox and I thought about telling him to stop by and bring one home (we live close to Cleveland) however, we just got Jack not too long ago and are still working with him and getting the cats used to him. I hope they find their forever homes soon!

DvlshAngel985 · 10-25-2009, 05:56 PM

I LOVE little boys!!! But I just got Kaji 2 months ago. If it wasn't for the economy I too would be considering a second baby, but maybe actually getting one next year. How I wish the economy was better so I can have two baby boys running around driving me nuts

. Kaji would love a little brother!!!

lechy02 · 10-25-2009, 06:33 PM

I really do think it's the economy. I started thinking about getting another furbaby but the more I thought about it I was unsure. I want to make sure that I have enough money to fully care for my babies, I don't just mean all the adorable things to buy for them. I want to make sure that I would have the money to take care of their health under any circumstances and right now I just not sure I could. So I will wait patiently(not really

) for the economy to look up and then I will be on the hunt for a new furbaby to spoil rotten.

Elle · 10-25-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bildio

I don't mean to get this thread off track, but I'm perplexed by rising prices in a bad economy. I understand that inflation is coming, but it shouldn't be noticeable this early.

I'm getting repairs done on my house. The local contractors are not hurting for business, & charging top dollar.

Eighteen months ago a breeder in NJ was selling pups for $2,500. The current litter of pups are selling for $2,800.

Vet prices in my area were very high compared with many other states, e.g., over $400 for neutering 18 months ago. I'm sure the price won't be less, & hopefully won't be more.

If I were to buy another Yorkie, I'd like to get one locally so I could meet the pup, but I'd like to pay a reasonable price considering the current economy.

It's definitely the economy! Although the builder is lucky to have the work you gave him. More people are having some work done to their homes now. Few people are moving to bigger homes or bigger lots.
Many home improvement contractors have dropped their prices. But they have to pay for materials. So it doesn't matter how low they want to go, they just can't go lower & lower. They just don't get the jobs.
Vets can charge whatever they like. They will benefit later.
I know many breeders that have struggled with finding homes. You are not alone. Dropped prices and still not finding the right homes.
Your prices are low. It's good not to ship. Someone will come along & be glad to come for them. Because the price is so low it only makes sense. It's not just the purchase price. It also the added cost in the family people are nervous of today. It should be looking up soon. Lets hope!

loveshay · 10-25-2009, 08:26 PM

O your killing me ...lol...I will be driving right through your neck of the woods on the way to MI. tommorrow....I have been considering getting another lil one, so Shay has a lil patner in crime..lol..But like you posted, the economy, always afraid to spend to much, in fear the bottom will drop out, think that is how alot of ppl are thinking these days.
Your lil boys are simply adorable, I hope you can find them loving homes..

10-25-2009, 05:46 PM	#18
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	They are beautiful! My husband is in Ft. Knox and I thought about telling him to stop by and bring one home (we live close to Cleveland) however, we just got Jack not too long ago and are still working with him and getting the cats used to him. I hope they find their forever homes soon! __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

10-25-2009, 05:56 PM	#19
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I LOVE little boys!!! But I just got Kaji 2 months ago. If it wasn't for the economy I too would be considering a second baby, but maybe actually getting one next year. How I wish the economy was better so I can have two baby boys running around driving me nuts . Kaji would love a little brother!!! __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

10-25-2009, 06:33 PM	#20
lechy02 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 93	I really do think it's the economy. I started thinking about getting another furbaby but the more I thought about it I was unsure. I want to make sure that I have enough money to fully care for my babies, I don't just mean all the adorable things to buy for them. I want to make sure that I would have the money to take care of their health under any circumstances and right now I just not sure I could. So I will wait patiently(not really) for the economy to look up and then I will be on the hunt for a new furbaby to spoil rotten.

10-25-2009, 05:07 PM	#17
JERSEY BOY Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sparta nj usa Posts: 3,800 Blog Entries: 1	OMG they are so adorable. I wish the time was right. I know Jersey would love a little brother.

10-25-2009, 08:26 PM	#22
loveshay YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TN Posts: 556	O your killing me ...lol...I will be driving right through your neck of the woods on the way to MI. tommorrow....I have been considering getting another lil one, so Shay has a lil patner in crime..lol..But like you posted, the economy, always afraid to spend to much, in fear the bottom will drop out, think that is how alot of ppl are thinking these days. Your lil boys are simply adorable, I hope you can find them loving homes..