Price seems to be such a touchy subject with some cavalier breeders.......granted, cavaliers are not inexpensive......and some people looking for pets need to know what to expect pricewise when looking for one. I personally have no problem answering this question........because there are times when I want to know the price of something before finding out more, to know if I can afford it and not waste the time of others. pam Pampurred CKCS
----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Margaret <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Who should be questioning whom? > I have been lurking on this list for quite a while. I do not have a Cavalier, > though maybe someday. The questions and comments about prospective buyers > e-mailing questions of cost has prompted me to share with you my point of > view as a prospective puppy buyer. > > In a message dated 6/2/2002 7:34:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > some well meaning puppy buyers are new to this! > > And, in our ignorance, we may do something to offend. We often don't know > where to start in finding a puppy or dog to suit our needs. For some, as in > my case, we may have done research on types of breeds and have definite needs > and parameters in our selection. One of these is financial. I know which > breeds fulfill my needs for temperament, size, activity, etc., but I had no > idea of the type of cost that would be entailed in the purchase of a Cavalier > puppy. I happened to find a breeder whom I believe to be reputable by the > content of her website and by her involvement in CKCSC. And, she actually > lives in the same town I do! I would never presume to phone because I would > not want to intrude upon her privacy. A e-mail can be answered at her > convenience. In a e-mail I did explain that I was just starting out, but my > only two questions were how much and how long. She graciously answered how > much and invited me to call if I was interesting in pursuing the possibility > of acquiring a puppy. Instead, I e-mailed her my thanks for the information > because the cost of a "pet quality" puppy is outside my financial reach. > Actually, I was stunned to discover that the price quoted me was more than > our monthly take-home pay. Disappointment is also easier to take with a > e-mail instead of in person or on the phone. So, if you are one who has > thought it "tacky" as Myra said, to discuss cost up front, please consider it > as another point of education in the possibility of sharing one's life with a > Cavalier. > > Thank you for listening to a "prospective buyer" point of view. > > Mary-Margaret Reynolds > returning to lurker status ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
