splendidbetta Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I've been noticing some variation in how much a good quality, breeder and show-type betta should be sold for. How much would you sell each of the types below, if they were all breeder and show quality, best of spawn fish? I think if we can determine this, it will prevent inexperienced hobbyists being ripped off with sub-standard fish at high prices. ___________________________________________________________ Halfmoon male: Halfmoon female: ___________________________________________________________ HMPK, Symmetrical PK (Shortmoon) male: HMPK, Symmetrical PK (Shortmoon) female: ___________________________________________________________ Halfmoon Plakat male (Modern Show Plakat): HMPK, Modern Show Plakat female: ___________________________________________________________ Traditional PK male: Traditional PK female: ___________________________________________________________ CT male, 180* spread, good ray splitting and web reduction: CT female, 180* spread, good ray splitting and web reduction: ___________________________________________________________ HM DT male: HM DT female: ___________________________________________________________ Remember, a breeder or show quality fish has great clean color (even patterned ones), and great finnage. Just QUOTE this post and erase the QUOTE TAGs, and then add your pricing. Cheers. :fish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 ___________________________________________________________ Halfmoon male: Usually no more than $30, but mainly about $20. Halfmoon female: Usually no more than $30, but mainly about $20. ___________________________________________________________ HMPK, Symmetrical PK (Shortmoon) male: Usually no more than $30, but mainly about $20. HMPK, Symmetrical PK (Shortmoon) female: Usually no more than $30, but mainly about $20. ___________________________________________________________ Halfmoon Plakat male (Modern Show Plakat): $20 HMPK, Modern Show Plakat female: $15 - $20 ___________________________________________________________ Traditional PK male: $15 - $20 Traditional PK female: $10 - $15 ___________________________________________________________ CT male, 180* spread, good ray splitting and web reduction: $15 - $20 CT female, 180* spread, good ray splitting and web reduction: $15 - $20 ___________________________________________________________ HM DT male: Usually no more than $30, but mainly about $20. HM DT female: Usually no more than $30, but mainly about $20. ___________________________________________________________ Remember, a breeder or show quality fish has great clean color (even patterned ones), and great finnage. By the way, this is for Aussie-bred bettas only, not O/S imports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I don't agree. It will not prevent hobbyists from being ripped off. Each breeder/seller will price their fish to what they feel the fish is worth or what they want. I would only price my bettas a standard charge for OHM/HM and lesser for SD. I am breeding for my own reasons rather then profit. Besides, there are so many factors in the pricing list you have above, you need to factor in colours, parentage and availability - if you want to structure a price. You can't simply structure a price with the above. I would never work off this, I go by my own judgement and want My 2c worth :fish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Well, I have to agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I tend to agree with fae. there are way too many variables are involved to be able set pre-determined prices & profit doesn't interest me at all. Plus I'm all for encouraging the hobby over here - WA doesn't have the hugest breeder base - so I prefer to keep things as low as possible. What I would personally pay for a fish depends on the individual fish itself, why I wanted it and how much I wanted it. Anyone remember the insane prices paid for Coppers when they first became available? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted November 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I'm not in it to make a profit either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I didn't mean to imply you were, just trying to clarify my own position on pricing. I don't really think anyone except perhaps the big farms breed for profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 It can depend who I'm selling to. If it's to another breeder who is going to continue a line I am interested in (and is 99% certain to actually spawn the fish) that factors into the price I would charge the person, because there's something in it for me if the line is continued. I will usually sell juveniles in bulk these days anyway, rather than chraging for individual fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 it's the "how long is a piece of string" question. Ultimately - price is determined by supply and demand. Let's face it - a hot pink betta with gold tiger stripes and emerald green eyes is going to fetch a fortune, even if it is VT. The only way you can be "ripped off" is if you pay more for a betta than you think it is worth...and who's fault is that? Cheers, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thats exactly what I meant with my rambling response - very well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks everyone :betta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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