> >My mom has made that argument with me for a long time. But I don't see
> >any reason why I should charge more for the gerbils. <
>
> Because whether we want to admit it or not, people equaite monetary value
> with "life value".
But, I don't, and I see no reason to set the example that it is the
same. I mean I'm not saying I would blame anyone for charging $10 or $15
apiece, nor am I saying I wouldn't pay that, it's just not for me. I
just see no REAL need for it.
> Plus, its a
> way to sort of "interveiw" the buyer- if they cant afford $10 how will they
> afford medicines, the best food, proper bedding, etc.?
Is $10 really so much more than $3 that it would make that much of a
difference? If they won't pay $10 they probably won't pay $3.
> Considering EVERYTHIGN i doubt Id make money without chargign at least $100
> per a critter, whcih is gettign rather ridiculous!
Well, perhaps I don't have so many gerbs that I need to spend $200-300 a
month. I usually spend about $25-30 plus I dip into my savings if I have
an unforseen cost arise.
Unfortunately, being 16 I not only can't sign a contract, my parents
would also think I was nuts to take someone to court over a gerbil, no
matter how much I charge for them, be it $3, $10 or $100. (I'm not
saying *I* think it's nuts!)
Elizabeth
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