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NewYorkieMa&Pa · 10-03-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

?????????????? What did you mean by this comment? Did I miss something?

Sorry if I wasn't clear SoCal.
My quote was "I understand with breeders they are concerned with good placement AND with price (of course). However this person is not a breeder."
Basically I am saying that a breeder, a good breeder, is concerned with placement first and price last. They are making a financial committment in brining these dogs to life and by doing so that helps me have a better understanding for the prices they tend to ask (approx $300-$3000).
So when I look at $8500 from a person (not a breeder) who states they are not looking to place this dog with a person w/o of a "celeb" attitude but have a $8500 price tag for this Yorkie, I cannot that as good placement technique. There are a lot of breeders who do a hell of a job doing what they do but are not charging $8500 when they could have every right to.
From my understanding, they don't because they have passion for what they do and it is not about the money. This price seems about money and not about wanting to find this puppy a good home!
I would like to know how much this person spent for their Yorkie?

In 6 months (if they have had the dog that long) what financial expenses did they inccure to justify the price?

Where do you come up with $8500?

I am no expert; this is just my opinion.

kp&nala · 10-03-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

Sorry if I wasn't clear SoCal.
My quote was "I understand with breeders they are concerned with good placement AND with price (of course). However this person is not a breeder."
Basically I am saying that a breeder, a good breeder, is concerned with placement first and price last. They are making a financial committment in brining these dogs to life and by doing so that helps me have a better understanding for the prices they tend to ask (approx $300-$3000).
So when I look at $8500 from a person (not a breeder) who states they are not looking to place this dog with a person w/o of a "celeb" attitude but have a $8500 price tag for this Yorkie, I cannot that as good placement technique. There are a lot of breeders who do a hell of a job doing what they do but are not charging $8500 when they could have every right to.
From my understanding, they don't because they have passion for what they do and it is not about the money. This price seems about money and not about wanting to find this puppy a good home!
I would like to know how much this person spent for their Yorkie?

In 6 months (if they have had the dog that long) what financial expenses did they inccure to justify the price?

Where do you come up with $8500?

I am no expert; this is just my opinion.

NewYorkieMa&Pa · 10-03-2005, 01:01 PM

BTW... It makes me sick to think that people bid on dogs. I would never partake in that and I am very sad and sickened to think anyone else would.

vainchick5 · 10-03-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

BTW... It makes me sick to think that people bid on dogs. I would never partake in that and I am very sad and sickened to think anyone else would.

It's usually people who think their money will buy them anything and everything. People who show their status by waving their money around to show superiority.

NewYorkieMa&Pa · 10-03-2005, 01:05 PM

[QUOTE=JCarlson2004]

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Originally Posted by red98vett

:-)

troubletb · 10-03-2005, 01:05 PM

Hey I want to jump in on this!! My Petey that I just bought weighs 1.1lbs, yes he is only 9 weeks old, but gosh he isn't going to be much bigger and he didn't cost me anything near that!

But this is what the seller wants for her dog and she can ask any price that comes to her mind for him... I think its crazy and some of you think its crazy!! But its just our opinion!!

Since having Petey, I must say this though. Having a VERY SMALL Dog in the house makes it almost impossible to relax! You are always wondering where they are, if I step will he be under my feet! What did he find to chew on that will make him sick!! (at their level of site, almost anything can be missed)

Short Story:
My son was sitting on the floor with his legs folded. Petey climbed into his lap, after about 1 minutes Petey decided to jump down (remember he was only on my son's lap, maybe 5 inches from the floor, Well Petey landed with such a cry and continued to cry for at least 5 minutes... You can't have fun with a dog that tiny!!

JCarlson2004 · 10-03-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

BTW... It makes me sick to think that people bid on dogs. I would never partake in that and I am very sad and sickened to think anyone else would.

I agree!

StewiesMom · 10-03-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kp&nala

You've got to be kidding me?? Yeah people are going to be lined up at the lady's door wanting to pay more than $8500 for that yorkie. If you ask me the poor thing looks so sad in those pictures. I"m sure there are people on YT that would love to be his forever home, but because the price is jacked up to make $$$ they can't afford him. Instead someone with more money than brains will come along and say ohhh look at that yorkie he's sooo tiny he could fit in my purse and I can carry him around and show him off! Then the poor baby becomes a fashion accessory! There is a slim chance that a kind a caring person will buy him but I doubt it. For someone that preaches so much about animal cruelty, animal laws etc. you sure are all about the big $$ for this dog? Might want to think about that.

I TOTALLY and whole-heartedly agree. Inflated prices do not ensure good homes.

JCarlson2004 · 10-03-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

Sorry if I wasn't clear SoCal.
My quote was "I understand with breeders they are concerned with good placement AND with price (of course). However this person is not a breeder."
Basically I am saying that a breeder, a good breeder, is concerned with placement first and price last. They are making a financial committment in brining these dogs to life and by doing so that helps me have a better understanding for the prices they tend to ask (approx $300-$3000).
So when I look at $8500 from a person (not a breeder) who states they are not looking to place this dog with a person w/o of a "celeb" attitude but have a $8500 price tag for this Yorkie, I cannot that as good placement technique. There are a lot of breeders who do a hell of a job doing what they do but are not charging $8500 when they could have every right to.
From my understanding, they don't because they have passion for what they do and it is not about the money. This price seems about money and not about wanting to find this puppy a good home!
I would like to know how much this person spent for their Yorkie?

In 6 months (if they have had the dog that long) what financial expenses did they inccure to justify the price?

Where do you come up with $8500?

I am no expert; this is just my opinion.

StewiesMom · 10-03-2005, 01:07 PM

and 1lb dogs are not ANY more portable then 3lb dogs.

NewYorkieMa&Pa · 10-03-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

It's usually people who think their money will buy them anything and everything. People who show their status by waving their money around to show superiority.

You are so right! It should not surprise me what people will do to get what they want, it is just that some YT members see this as ok that bothers me.

But we are all our own person right?

To each their own... I cannot tell anyone how to do thier business, just know I would NEVER be involved in anything like that... EVER!

JCarlson2004 · 10-03-2005, 01:09 PM

My Codie is 6 lbs and he's LIGHT AS A FEATHER. I easily carry him AND Katie at the same time around with me -- which is a total of 8.2 lbs together.

JCarlson2004 · 10-03-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Missy's Mommy

Wow! I didnt know people start bidding wars over yorkies. They are living beings not an auction item. I've never heard of anything like this. I learned something new today

I didn't know people bid back and forth on Yorkies either! What a shame.

NewYorkieMa&Pa · 10-03-2005, 01:19 PM

BTW... For anyone to bring up the fact that small yorkies, such as this one, are good for handicapped people is a bunch of crap!

This dog in particular is not leading any handicapped person anywhere, espically someone with a wheelchair. That is just asking for something bad to happen.

So please if you want to make an arguement for your opinions please give us, the reader, credit for being smart and not an idiot who is going to justify this adverstisment based on an opinion like that...

kp&nala · 10-03-2005, 01:20 PM

I just wanted to add that I do not think there is anything wrong with wanting a "smaller" yorkie that can be carried around in a purse or pet carrier. I do have a problem with people that want the tinnie tiny yorkies to put in there purse simply to hear people ohh and aww over it, basically get the attention, which once again brings us back to a "fashion accessory". JMO

10-03-2005, 01:01 PM	#93
NewYorkieMa&Pa Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 682	Bid On A Dog!!! Are You Kidding??? BTW... It makes me sick to think that people bid on dogs. I would never partake in that and I am very sad and sickened to think anyone else would. __________________ Life is like a box of Godiva chocolates, it won't last forever... so savor every moment!

10-03-2005, 01:05 PM	#96
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Hey I want to jump in on this!! My Petey that I just bought weighs 1.1lbs, yes he is only 9 weeks old, but gosh he isn't going to be much bigger and he didn't cost me anything near that! But this is what the seller wants for her dog and she can ask any price that comes to her mind for him... I think its crazy and some of you think its crazy!! But its just our opinion!! Since having Petey, I must say this though. Having a VERY SMALL Dog in the house makes it almost impossible to relax! You are always wondering where they are, if I step will he be under my feet! What did he find to chew on that will make him sick!! (at their level of site, almost anything can be missed) Short Story: My son was sitting on the floor with his legs folded. Petey climbed into his lap, after about 1 minutes Petey decided to jump down (remember he was only on my son's lap, maybe 5 inches from the floor, Well Petey landed with such a cry and continued to cry for at least 5 minutes... You can't have fun with a dog that tiny!! __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

10-03-2005, 01:07 PM	#100
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	and 1lb dogs are not ANY more portable then 3lb dogs. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

10-03-2005, 01:09 PM	#102
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	My Codie is 6 lbs and he's LIGHT AS A FEATHER. I easily carry him AND Katie at the same time around with me -- which is a total of 8.2 lbs together. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

10-03-2005, 01:19 PM	#104
NewYorkieMa&Pa Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 682	BTW... For anyone to bring up the fact that small yorkies, such as this one, are good for handicapped people is a bunch of crap! This dog in particular is not leading any handicapped person anywhere, espically someone with a wheelchair. That is just asking for something bad to happen. So please if you want to make an arguement for your opinions please give us, the reader, credit for being smart and not an idiot who is going to justify this adverstisment based on an opinion like that... __________________ Life is like a box of Godiva chocolates, it won't last forever... so savor every moment!

10-03-2005, 01:20 PM	#105
kp&nala Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 972	I just wanted to add that I do not think there is anything wrong with wanting a "smaller" yorkie that can be carried around in a purse or pet carrier. I do have a problem with people that want the tinnie tiny yorkies to put in there purse simply to hear people ohh and aww over it, basically get the attention, which once again brings us back to a "fashion accessory". JMO