price of stuff at shows.....

nick654377 · 12-02-12, 07:51 AM

I was just curious. im going to my first show next week and looking to pick up a RHP and a t stat if i can find one. are prices at shows generally cheaper? or would i be better off buying on line?

**lady_bug87** · 12-02-12, 08:00 AM

it depends really, some are cheaper and some its better to go online. You'll just have to do your homework before you get there

nick654377 · 12-02-12, 08:04 AM

Well i was looking at either the ve-100 or the ve-300. Not sure if i want the night drop or not.

SWDK · 12-02-12, 08:07 AM

I go to alot of show and good deals can be found. There are also overpriced animals and products because some vendors know most people are there for the main purpose of a purchase. You'll have to do some shopping around, but also strike while the iron is hot or the one you want likely gets sold if you wait too long. Good luck, I'm sure you'll find the right deal.

cossiecraig · 12-02-12, 10:30 AM

I found that some things are cheaper Nick ,of course you want too research as many have said allready ,jot down the prices online including shipping etc etc etc ...head to a show early and look around ,i went to a 2 day show here a couple months back sat/sun ,well on the sunday things were a lot cheaper at the end .......catch 22 really ,as for night drop a good stat will have that option built in aswell okay ,good luck ! you'll not regret the RHP

Lankyrob · 12-02-12, 10:33 AM

In terms of the "night drop", it is my opinion that if you aren't intending breeding then there is no need, none of my snakes get a night drop - tho their ambient may be slightly cooler due to the house generally being cooler overnight.

EmbraceCalamity · 12-02-12, 11:03 AM

The show I was at yesterday wasn't bad. But I can't say that that applies to all shows, since that's the only one I'd been too. But I bought a lot of supplies without breaking the bank, which was nice, because I kind of expected to.

~Maggot

nick654377 · 12-02-12, 11:29 AM

im going with $200 to spend. i need a t stat, RHP, and a few hides since the next tank is going to be bigger and set up to hide the snake incase maintance comes in my apt....

EmbraceCalamity · 12-02-12, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nick654377

im going with $200 to spend. i need a t stat, RHP, and a few hides since the next tank is going to be bigger and set up to hide the snake incase maintance comes in my apt....

Oh, that'll be plenty. I bought a hide, a UVB fixture with a higher output light, 500 crickets, live moss, and a medium sized UTH and didn't even spend close to $100.

~Maggot

Ridge Runner_20 · 12-02-12, 01:40 PM

I also think it depends a lot on who's there. If there are a bunch of supply vendors at the same show, then it often becomes a very competitive environment for pricing, and some really good deals can be had. If 99% of folks are just selling animals and the supply vendors are in short supply, you can bet prices will be at a premium. As an example, I was able to pick up a high quality 17" x 11" UTH at the last show I went to for $15 - lotsa supply vendors on hand, and prices were VERY competitive.

In short, if you're patient, you'll find what you need at the price you want to pay. Good luck!

RR_20 (Mike)

nick654377 · 12-02-12, 02:04 PM

well being the tank isnt ordered yet and takes 5 weeks i got some time time wait.