price of stuff at shows.....

[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....

[EmbraceCalamity]

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]

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)