Reasonable price for ferret nation?

[Avmobr]

So I found a ferret nation on CL but I think the price is too high. Its 5+ years old and is missing one of its shelves. It is the 142 model I believe. The seller is asking $180 but I just don't see it worth that much. The ad has been up for a week or so.

Would it be okay to offer less? If so, what is the cage even worth? Is the price fair?

 

[Riven]

It's always okay to offer less, what is the worst that will happen? They'll say no?

You can get a new one for not much more. Do a search and find other ones, usually I see them on CL for about $75-$100.

I'd just send them a link to a new on, say I can get a new one for almost that, I'd offer you $100 (or whatever price).

 

[greychins]

I think it'd be fine to offer less. What's the worst that can happen -- they can say no.

At least around here, people selling those cages think they're worth their weight in gold. There's one ad up right now that says "bought for $500, asking $250." Really? Cause I could buy a new one for that.

I think the average price people pay for a used one (depending on how much you want to spend) is $100-150. I've personally only paid $100 for each of mine, though I was definitely burnt on the last deal, as it was taken apart when I saw it and was missing parts (which wasn't clear because it was taken apart), so by the time I replaced those parts, I could've bought the cage new. But for the most part, I think $100-150 is a reasonable price.

I wouldn't personally pay $150 unless it was like brand spankin new, because it's a used cage, if I'm going to pay like a high percentage of its original price, I'll just suck it up and buy it new. I'll only buy used ones at a deal, which to me would be $100-125. But that's just me.

I think $180 is a bit high, I would ask if they'd take less.

 

[Chinmama]

Check out this site for good prices: http://www.forhappydogs.com/p-115-ferret-nation-double-unit-with-stand.aspx

See if you can get PetCo or Petsmart online to price match for an even better deal (free or reduced shipping).

 

[EmilyD]

I just picked up a used 142 for $75. They were asking $125 but I had to drive 1.5 hours for it so I talked them down.

 

[Avmobr]

Thank you very much for the tips and that link! Wow, my jaw hit the floor on that one. I had quite the pleasure of calling up my sister and showing her that, who just spent nearly $300 for her ferret nation from petsmart.

I emailed the seller showing them that price and asking if we could negotiate a price. Still waiting to hear back