How can you tell what's a good price for a gecko?
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All depends on the "line" of tangerine, who produced the animals, and there reputation. For instance if I buy a pair of Tangerine Tornados from Craig Steward @ TUG (The Urban Gecko) and produce Tangerine Tornados, I would most likely not be able to sell them for what Craig does because he is a well known, reputable, established breeder and I am basically an unknown. Customers feel they take more of a chance buying from an unknown breeder versus spending a bit more and knowing for certain they are getting what they paid for. (which is understandable) This is why it takes several years for newer breeders (like myself) to gain a customer base and create a good reputation.
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I agree with SC geckos. Just want to add that some lines of tangerines hold their color into adulthood (some even get brighter), while others fade significantly as young adults and you end up with an ugly, yellow gecko....obviously the first will fetch a much higher price.
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Keep in mind that all geckos are not created equal, even if they are the same morph. Prices are based on not only genetics but on the individual look of the animal. For instance if one is brighter, has more contrast, or more "crisp" colors it typically will go for more than an animal with the exact same genetics that doesn't look as good. If you look at just about any breeders website you can see this. I think this is a good thing about gecko breeding. This way every Sunglow (for instance) is not a flat price regardless of the "quality".
Yeah, different price is relative. Quality are talking everything in here. Good quality gecko can to sell more expensive than any gecko. Because the gecko is more valueable. Next about branding for your gecko store can add some value if your gecko store famous. Not only branding but you can sell your gecko more expensive.
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I would agree 100% with what everyone else has said. There's a lot more to an orange gecko than meets the eye.
As a direct answer, you can tell what a good price is by knowing what kind or color of leo you want or if you have a breeding goal in mind, knowing how difficult it is to find an animal that fits your wants or needs. Also researching genetics, the reputations of various breeders, asking how sure the breeder is of possible hets and what lengths have been taken to prove the geckos have or don't have them, knowing the age of the specific animal (i.e. a breeding age animal that shows its adult colors may be a bit more expensive than a baby), and probably other factors I've overlooked
As a direct answer, you can tell what a good price is by knowing what kind or color of leo you want or if you have a breeding goal in mind, knowing how difficult it is to find an animal that fits your wants or needs. Also researching genetics, the reputations of various breeders, asking how sure the breeder is of possible hets and what lengths have been taken to prove the geckos have or don't have them, knowing the age of the specific animal (i.e. a breeding age animal that shows its adult colors may be a bit more expensive than a baby), and probably other factors I've overlooked
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