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  |  Abby
Glider
 USA
124 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 09:45:56 AM    |
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I can't take care of my two little girls anymore and I'm having a really tough time selling them. I've posted to Ebay Classifieds, Hoobly, Craigslist, and one other site. Any other options? These girls need a loving home asap. Please help.
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 | Rukiya
Glider
USA
121 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 09:51:10 AM  |
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If it is the good home that is important have you tried giving them away? Why do you have to let them go? I hate that you have to make such a hard decision.
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| Abby
Glider
USA
124 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 09:52:36 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Rukiya
If it is the good home that is important have you tried giving them away? Why do you have to let them go? I hate that you have to make such a hard decision.
I'm in college and with work and school I just cannot give them the time they need. This has been a really hard decision for me but I'd be very selfish to keep them when I can't take care of them.
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| Rukiya
Glider
USA
121 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 09:55:41 AM |
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Awww..this just sucks all around. I wish you luck.
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| tjlong
Glider
136 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 10:06:36 AM |
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How long have you had them listed for sale and at what price? I do not advertise on CL because my gliders are not re-homes. However, I know in our area they usually sell quickly. It takes patience.
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| DoubleBogey
Fuzzy Wuzzy
USA
1244 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 10:26:06 AM |
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If I had to rehome any of my gliders, I would try to find a home on the forums - because at least then you know they have support and hopefully are a good home. If I found a stellar home, I would waive the rehoming fee. If they are not local...maybe the rehoming fee could go towards gas for both of you. Just some thoughts...
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| Rukiya
Glider
USA
121 Posts
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Jun 13 2012 : 10:35:43 AM |
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Great way to put it Kim! You put my thoughts in a much better form. I agree completely.
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| Abby
Glider
USA
124 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 08:51:32 AM |
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Well I've got two young female gliders. A large (5'5" tall cage) with two small travel cages. They will also come with all their toys, cage accessories, and any food/treats that I have left when they get sold. I put a price of $700 on everything because I paid $250 a piece for each of my gliders plus $350 for the cage, plus about $150 in vet bills. Not to mention the cage accessories, toys, bonding pouches, food and treats. I'm not trying to make money, just get some of the money back that I spent. Is this price okay?? Also... is shipping gliders ok? If so, how would I go about doing that? I live in Greenville, NC if that makes a difference.
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| dooney
Face Hugger
519 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 08:56:40 AM |
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respectfully it sounds like you are trying to make money off of them. If you want a good home and truly care and love them...I would take what ever someone is willing to give...even if it is only 50.00! Knowing they are going to a great, and loving home!
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| TJones09
Fuzzy Wuzzy
1990 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 09:36:58 AM |
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Most of the ads I've seen for 2 gliders w/cage & accessories range from $300-$500 with an occasional priced above or below that.
If you haven't been having any luck selling your little ones, maybe you should consider offering for a lower cost. I wouldn't reduce to too low, below $300-$400 in ad but be willing to negotiate if you feel that it is a proper candidate to re-home your precious gliders with. I am always afraid that offering too low a cost will attract some poor prospects.
Some other things to consider:
As far as making your money back, that shouldn't be expected, the value of the cage goes down even if great condition because it's used.
Finding the best home for your gliders should be first priority.
I wish you the best of luck with your search for new home for your gliders.
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| som3randomp3rson
Face Hugger
949 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 09:49:39 AM |
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Respectfully, It sounds like you're trying to get most of the money you spent on them back. I kind of doubt (after having spent the last month and a half scouring the internet for a rescued friend for my lone glider, Luna) anyone is going to pay that much. Even with the cage and everything, I wouldn't expect anyone to be willing to give you more that $300-350 (and I feel like I'm kind of estimating high). People who are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on gliders usually want joeys. If I were you, I would consider placing ads with lower prices, and perhaps also listing in your ad that the price is negotiable for someone who can offer them a truly good home. You have to weigh what's more important to you: getting back most of the money you've spent on them, or ensuring they go to someone who can properly take care of them.
For example, I recently found a glider, Sugar (horribly original name >.<) on Craigslist. Her owners seem really normal and want us all to meet and hang out before decisions are made. They seem really committed to finding her a good home (they have to move for the husband's job; the job is paying for their housing, so they have to live in a certain place; and they can't have a glider in their new place). After talking with them and explaining what I knew about gliders and how I care for Luna, I told them that I didn't think I could afford the $250 they were asking on top of the costs of a second cage setup for quarantine/intros and the cost of getting both gliders vet visits. The woman went down to $150, which is just a little over what it will cost her to drive up here with her husband and spend a night or two here so we can all meet and whatnot (they still have their old place in Austin, TX, so she's not staying in a hotel just for me or anything).
Look at what other people are asking for a rehoming fee for gliders. Reasonably (if you think about this from a purely economic standpoint) you're really not going to be able to get significantly more than the "market price" (what everyone else rehoming a glider(s) is asking).
Good luck though. I'm sorry you're having to make this decision, and I truly hope you can find your babies a good forever home.
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| Catman
Goose Catcher
  CO, USA
2666 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 10:05:46 AM  |
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quote:
Originally posted by Abby
Well I've got two young female gliders. A large (5'5" tall cage) with two small travel cages. They will also come with all their toys, cage accessories, and any food/treats that I have left when they get sold. I put a price of $700 on everything because I paid $250 a piece for each of my gliders plus $350 for the cage, plus about $150 in vet bills. Not to mention the cage accessories, toys, bonding pouches, food and treats. I'm not trying to make money, just get some of the money back that I spent. Is this price okay?? Also... is shipping gliders ok? If so, how would I go about doing that? I live in Greenville, NC if that makes a difference.
Classified section!
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| petluv15
Fuzzy Wuzzy
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Jun 14 2012 : 10:17:04 AM |
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Well you can ask whatever you want for them, but I doubt you will find anyone wiling to pay that much, especially someone that has really done their research or is a member of this forum...most people don't want to pay that much for rehomes/rescues and if they do, its because they want to breed them. Screening is very important - I have had lots of inquiries about my foster gliders, but sadly most want the girls to breed and back off real quick when I mention the adoption contract or send them a 30+ questionnaire...money does NOT guarantee a good home, screening and contracts help much more than that!
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| hypnotist321
Fuzzy Wuzzy
1630 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 10:21:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DoubleBogey
If I had to rehome any of my gliders, I would try to find a home on the forums - because at least then you know they have support and hopefully are a good home. If I found a stellar home, I would waive the rehoming fee. If they are not local...maybe the rehoming fee could go towards gas for both of you. Just some thoughts...
Yep, me too. I'd give them to someone who knows what they are getting into and understands diet, toys, cage size etc before I'd sell them to a stranger for any price. On the forums you can see pictures and read stories and see how they care for they own.
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| hypnotist321
Fuzzy Wuzzy
1630 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 10:27:08 AM |
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Seriously? You want the vet money back too? And you can't expect someone to pay full price for something used... no matter how 'unused' it is.
Here's the deal. Either you want to "get your money back out of them", or you want to find a good home for them. Chances are you're not going to get to have your cake and eat it too.
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| hypnotist321
Fuzzy Wuzzy
1630 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 10:44:58 AM |
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I have an idea for you. Check your local phone book for exotic pet stores. People that 'do' exotic pets are use to spending high maintenance costs and large amounts of time on their pets/hobbies. See if they will let you tack up a pic of the gliders and your number. Don't blow your chance at finding them a good home by trying to sell them - just look for a good owner that will care for them properly. That was my very best thought. That's what I would do if I couldn't find someone I already knew on a forum.
Personally, when my gliders had a second time around with joeys, I was looking for someone I already knew to be a good owner and was willing to drive them to the new owner, give them free of charge and even buy several months of the diet they are already on to help them with the cost of their care. Even though I was willing to help the new owners with food costs, I didn't find anyone looking to grow their colony, so I still have 5 gliders.
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| DoubleBogey
Fuzzy Wuzzy
USA
1244 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 11:18:53 AM |
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I would definitely take the "vet costs" and any other "costs" you incurred while caring for them out of the equation. That was a responsibility that you agreed to when you purchased a pet - hence, it's just "lost" money if that is how you want to see it.
What "can" be included in a rehoming price would be a discounted price from what you spent on the cage, toys, accessories, and any other "products you want to include. Bear in mind, those are now "used". Unfortunately, almost all products depreciate over time, if not RIGHT after you bought it. You can also include a monetary value on the gliders themselves - but keep in mind, you are not going to get the full retail value that you paid. If that was the case, why wouldn't those same adopters just go buy joeys from someone selling them at the mall, flea market, or a breeder?
When adopters are comparing the option to purchase joeys or to adopt from someone "rehoming" - they need to see a cost savings or a value...otherwise you are encouraging them to move on to the next post or a breeder or vendor with a bucket of joeys to choose from. Does this make sense?
With all that said, I don't imagine anyone would pay $700 for two gliders and their set up as a rehome. Just my opinion. People are scared of the large investment to own gliders and that number is just daunting even if it's a value overall. At a minimum, list all things that are in the rehoming and their value. Maybe that can help a bit.
Also, Catman is right - you should get this posted in Classifieds. I understand that you are looking for advice here but you need to have a classifieds ad.
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| xoerikae
Glider
74 Posts
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Jun 14 2012 : 05:33:23 PM |
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You're in the same town I'm in!
Hoobly is where I get most of my responses from when I have joeys posted, though you do get some crazies.
You're probably looking at maybe $400 at best, though. Maybe $500 if you find someone really awesome. I would also think about posting on GC, if you haven't already. There aren't many breeders in NC, but there are plenty of people looking for gliders.
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| Abby
Glider
USA
124 Posts
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Jun 15 2012 : 12:03:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by xoerikae
You're in the same town I'm in!
Hoobly is where I get most of my responses from when I have joeys posted, though you do get some crazies.
You're probably looking at maybe $400 at best, though. Maybe $500 if you find someone really awesome. I would also think about posting on GC, if you haven't already. There aren't many breeders in NC, but there are plenty of people looking for gliders.
Maybe I know you!! Haha
Thanks for the info everyone!
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| Abby
Glider
USA
124 Posts
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Jun 15 2012 : 12:07:08 PM |
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Well someone contacted me yesterday to buy my babies. He's from Pennsylvania (I'm in NC) but he's going to be driving right through my town on the way to and from the beach in a couple of weeks. This is great because I won't have to ship my girls!!! He's giving me $500 for everything. He's a first time owner but has done his research. I made sure he knows he's got to be able to devote a lot of time and attention to them. Also, I'm making a list of things he should know (just in case) and printing out the ingredients and directions on how to make their food following the diet they've been on, as well as how to get those ingredients you can't find in grocery stores.
I feel like my girls are going to a loving home so I'm really happy! But at the same time I'm kinda sad I'm losing my babies. I hope I don't cry when he comes to get them!
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| Rukiya
Glider
USA
121 Posts
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Jun 15 2012 : 12:10:22 PM |
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Oh wonderful news! I hope everything works out! Cry all you want after they leave. Any good mama would want to cry (IMO). Just don't let them catch on to your anxiety. I really wish you luck!
Edited by - Rukiya on Jun 15 2012 12:11:27 PM
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| crazed_girl
Face Hugger
USA
418 Posts
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Jun 15 2012 : 12:21:03 PM |
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Hey Abby, If I am not mistaken it is illegal to own Sugar Gliders in Pennsylvania unless the person has a special permit... Please double check this because I know you would not want your gliders to be confiscated and then euthanized. It may be hard to hear but it could happen and has happened in state where they are not allowed. :(
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| Abby
Glider
USA
124 Posts
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Jun 15 2012 : 12:25:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by crazed_girl
Hey Abby, If I am not mistaken it is illegal to own Sugar Gliders in Pennsylvania unless the person has a special permit... Please double check this because I know you would not want your gliders to be confiscated and then euthanized. It may be hard to hear but it could happen and has happened in state where they are not allowed. :(
Thanks, I will check on that right now!
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| Rukiya
Glider
USA
121 Posts
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Jun 15 2012 : 12:27:54 PM |
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Awww man! how long would it take him to get one if he doesn't already have one?
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| xoerikae
Glider
74 Posts
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Jun 16 2012 : 03:02:15 PM |
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Pretty sure they aren't handing out new permits... it's their way of making gliders illegal without making them illegal, yknow?
I'm an art major at ECU, so it's a definite possibility. What are you majoring in?
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