I must have *sucker* stamped on my forehead I'm having a bad day :( First some of you know that I was almost scammed by a lady online by her lying about a puppy and it's age(trying to get more money for a smaller puppy by saying it was older). Finally got that straightened out and met a nice lady who was also scammed by the same lady. We both started relooking for a puppy and she found hers, me I thought I had. My Lola is in the 3 pound range and I want one that size as a playmate but not bigger. I decided to pick one out in person this time. The lady lives about 2 miles from me and seems nice enough. She was expecting a litter from her little female and knew I wanted one. She called me when they were born(2 of them) and I went and visited. We agreed on a price(more than I really could afford - $3,000 but after what I had been through I thought it was worth it) and she told me I could have my pick of the two when they were older and you could tell them apart. I've been in contact with her and now they're 5 weeks old. I had stopped by a few times but she never showed me both puppies. Today, I asked to see both of them and she said "You can't have the one with white on it's chest, I'm keeping it and raising the price to $4500":eek: I've known this lady for awhile and thought I could trust her. She lied right to my face and in front of my children. The price we even agreed upon was a lot of money and there was NO WAY I was going to pay more than that. I was calm but inside of course I was aching. I wasn't about to hand over that kind of money for just any puppy after being lied to and told her that since I didn't feel she was being honest and that it was a lot of money I couldn't buy from her. She said she'd have no problem selling them for $3,000(the larger one) and $4500(the smaller one). My 10 year old was with me and in the car he told me that he was surprised that this 60 year old lady lied to us. She also bragged that she sees on the internet some selling for over $7,000(thanks alot Jeff Dane:mad: and that she can use the small ones for selling her puppies because people will think they'll all be like that. She told me she uses pictures of her 2 pound female in ads(even though that dog didn't come from her line and hasn't had puppies). I look like a kid(I'm small) so I think I'm just an easy target for people to try to take advantage of me. I'm not cheap but I don't think I'm stupid either. Anyway, I just had to vent to someone who's probably been in my shoes. Well, for five weeks I thought I was going to be bringing home a puppy in a month but now it's not going to happen. I don't know how people can do that to each other. I'm seriously one of the nicest people you'd meet and don't understand why this keeps happening to me. Man, it's a good thing I believe in Karma so I know one day her greed will bite her in the butt. That puppy would have had the best home. |
Not a good day....I dont think it was you with a stamped forehead.....I wiol bet this is a habit of hers....dishonesty. Wow do they go for a high price where you live....my husband would never have let me get my baby. But i did already realize they go for that price and even higher. I am wishing you better luck! |
pup I am so sorry for your problems with disreputable breeders. You are smart and wise not to allow this woman to cheat you. May I ask what state you live in?...best wishes |
They don't really go for that high around where I live. That's why I was surprised how expensive hers were. She told me that's because they're small and have lots of champions in their lines(I'm guessing now that's bull). I did a little shopping and took my kids out to lunch to cheer us up. I know there's a bright side to this, someday I'll find it. |
I am sorry that happened to you and am glad you didnt get that puppy. That breeder is obviously selling to the highest bidder and she is not the type of breeder you want to deal with. Ive been there before too. Chachis breeder had a small 12 oz female I wanted and she upped the price by $300. I bought her.Jewels is now 6 lbs so shes not the 3 lb dog I thought I was paying for. I wouldnt change anything about Jewels and $300 more isnt that much but still I wouldnt go back to that breeder. You will find your 3lb yorkie just keep looking. I know my next one I want to be that size but I am going to buy from a reputable breeder. |
I am so sorry! Man, I can only imagine the disappointment! She sounds like one greedy and dishonest woman! You are much better off without her. I am so sorry you had this experience! Please don't give up on people they are not all like that. Best wishes in your search for a new puppy. Hopefully you will find one even better and for much less! |
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I'm sorry, and theres nothing wrong with you. She was a horrible person to agree on one price, and then change it. |
Gee what a mean lady! I hate when I see adds with over priced puppies, You can't guarantee their weight so how can she just up a price that was set! You will find the right pup for you and at a DECENT price too! |
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Keep looking and you'll find the "right" puppy for you and you won't be taken when you do. |
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I'm sorry everything went south on you - I don't know how much yorkies sell for in your area but holy cow - some Show breeders don't even charge that :( People SUCK sometimes - after all the waiting and time for her to do you that way shows she has NO ethics is right - |
I am so glad you said 'no' to her and I know if I had a million to spend I would have said the same. She thought once you saw that one and held it you would pay what ever she asked. Well she was wrong. Hooray Take your time, it took me 2 yrs. |
For that kind of money could you maybe buy one from one of the breeders here on YT and fly out to get it. It sounds like it might be worth it to look into that. Sorry you were not only lied to but that your children had to be disappointed and to hear her lie. She sure isn't an example of why children are taught to "respect their elders". I hope you can find another baby soon. |
I'm so sorry, geez what a mean and dishonest woman! I'm glad you decided not to get the puppy. She is overcharging and tried to take advantage of the fact that you were getting attached to this puppy and she thought she could get more money. She is very unethical. Have you posted in the Yorkies for Sale or Wanted section? That's how I found my little guy. You will find a puppy that is right for you, don't worry. I hope you find one soon! |
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I'm sorry to hear, like most people said, reputable breeders won't up the price so you're probably better off. Get recommendations from people, that is probably your best bet for a solid breeder. There are some really good ones here on YT |
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And there's nothing wrong with you, you are NOT a sucker! She's just shifty:mad: |
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I'm afraid this happens all too often. When my son and daughter-in-law bought their Yorkie puppy, one lady told them the price was $800 They drove over an hour to get there and then she said the price was $1,800. They didn't take the puppy, of course. They said even if they had been prepared to pay that much for a puppy, she lied to them and they wouldn't buy from her. I agree that people like that will get theirs one day. |
That sucks!! Hopefully Karma will take care of her! I was told Cali would be more than her sisters because she was the smallest. They were already sold so I went with Cali. I didn't really care about the size since my other 2 had weighed 6 and 7 lbs and still small and my Pom was 12 lbs. But I didn't like that she ended up 5lbs and I paid more for her. This was before YT and when I went to get another one, I looked for 6 months and then Kim on here referred me to Stardust Yorkies and she had Pixie a 13 month old 3 lb female. Within 2 hours of talking to the breeder I had Pixie in my arms and going home. SHe was so worth the wait. I would highly recommend buying from one of the great breeders on here or from someone they refer. The right baby will find their way home to you, |
that is aweful and an aweful feeling. it gives breeders a bad name and i don't like it one bit. |
Hi :) I'm from Michigan too! I'm so sorry this happened to you :( I have never heard of her, so I don't know anything about her dogs, but WOW! Thats a HUGE price for puppies here in Michigan! Thats just crazy! I just wanted to say you are better off, you don't want to buy from someone like that and to wish you luck on your puppy search!!! :aimeeyork Brenda Quote:
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Sorry that you had to deal with two dishonest people! Just dealing with one takes away some of your faith in people in general. Hope that you can find it in your heart to trust someone so that you can get a special pup! There are several good people on YT and all of them should have good references for you to check out. |
What happened to you was outright wrong. Please dont allow it to discourage you with breeders, there are wonderful ethical breeders here on YT and I do wish you the best finding the right puppy for your family. |
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