Too good to be true? What is wrong?

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by missPenny

No, I thought it wise to avoid doing so. We were blessed enough to get Penny for a ridiculous price because DH knew the family, and they raise puppies just because they love them. Unfortunately for us, Penny was from the last litter. Her mom will be having no more, which I'm sure is in her best interest. The owners know best.

That being said, the likelihood of us being able to find another Yorkie at such a low cost is probably impossible or close to. And considering the following admin warning on the For Sale or Wanted board, I decided not to post. I don't want anyone to think I'm whining or a moocher.

We do not allow begging for free puppies or puppies at extreme reduced costs. Feel free to PM sellers with an offer, but the public forum is not a place to beg or whine for a Yorkie.

Posting that you're looking isn't begging and whining - you could do a post and say that you do have a price limit - and see what happens...then discuss prices via pm - I know how hard it is to want a yorkie and the price knocks you out of the game ....I'd have another myself but can't afford it either

there ARE some reasonably priced puppies out there & maybe there is someone who will see your post and know you'll give a puppy a good home and work something out with you - it's always worth a try right ??

[furby2000]

Ohh, missPenny what a terrible ordeal to have to go thru... thank the Lord that you did not send any $ before finding out what a disgusting scam this is. I am on the same boat looking for a puppy but the prices are so high now they are making it impossible for them to find a loving forever home...

Good luck on your search! Keep us updated!!

Originally Posted by missPenny

I found an ad in our local paper this morning for a Yorkie female puppy, registered, for only $144.56. I e-mailed the seller and have been communicating by e-mail.

This seller is located in Cameroon, confirmed the price, and will ship to my home for free.

I have asked many more questions. What is going on here? What could be wrong? Do you think this is a scam? I've indicated that I am very skeptical.

[missPenny]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Posting that you're looking isn't begging and whining - you could do a post and say that you do have a price limit - and see what happens...then discuss prices via pm - I know how hard it is to want a yorkie and the price knocks you out of the game ....I'd have another myself but can't afford it either

there ARE some reasonably priced puppies out there & maybe there is someone who will see your post and know you'll give a puppy a good home and work something out with you - it's always worth a try right ??

You're probably right. It would be worth a shot. Maybe someone who breeds Yorkies needs some design work. My husband and I are graphic designers, and maybe we'd be able to find someone willing to trade.

Thanks for the encouragement. I sure appreciate it.

[missPenny]

Originally Posted by furby2000

Ohh, missPenny what a terrible ordeal to have to go thru... thank the Lord that you did not send any $ before finding out what a disgusting scam this is. I am on the same boat looking for a puppy but the prices are so high now they are making it impossible for them to find a loving forever home...

Good luck on your search! Keep us updated!!

The Morkie is already sold. And the other puppy I haven't heard back from yet. The ad had the same ending date as the scam ad, so that could either be coincidence or not.

[lisatodd]

beware....today in my local paper on the front page was just this!!!!! it is a scam. i will start a thread on this article...so be watching for it