What should I do about selling my rabbit?

[woodleighcreek]

That behavior is pretty typical actually. I plan on asking for at least a $50 deposit for each kit. Non-refundable. I am fairly new to rabbits, but I know what I have and they are worth it.

What kind of rabbits do you raise?

 

[savingdogs]

I was wondering the same thing, that the deposit would be 50 dollars.

I'm selling bunnies right now and did ask for a deposit from my two buyers I found via internet. One never sent the deposit, but the other did. But the one who did is not returning my messages now? I'm not sure what to do about her bunny either. I did not cash her check luckily. So getting a deposit is not necessarily a way to ensure that people will pick up their bunny on the appropriate day. You would think it would help though.

 

[RabbitMage]

If you take a deposit, be sure to specify it is non-refundable, and put a time limit on things. Rabbits have to be picked up within X number of days, etc.

So if they flake on you, you keep the deposit and put the animal back up for sale.

 

[dewey]

Usually, if someone paid their (non)refundable deposit after agreeing on a pick up date yet does not pick up the rabbit, they lose the deposit.....if you're agreeable to it, you can always agree on new arrangements for pick up (if the rabbit is still available) including a per day fee for care costs if you'd like. It's common to spell things out clearly upfront, yet you can always still make concessions when you please.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

It wasn't another breeder or anything. It was one of the parents of the
little girls who show pigs. After I said to the daughter she wasn't for sale, her mom came over and tried to take it.

That's disgusting.

 

[dewey]

It wasn't another breeder or anything. It was one of the parents of the
little girls who show pigs. After I said to the daughter she wasn't for sale, her mom came over and tried to take it.

That's disgusting.

So agree.

Most people at rabbit shows are great and would never consider such a thing.

OP, that's just outrageous. How did she try to take it...like stuff it in a purse or something when she thought you weren't looking? That's so crazy.

 

[woodleighcreek]

It wasn't another breeder or anything. It was one of the parents of the
little girls who show pigs. After I said to the daughter she wasn't for sale, her mom came over and tried to take it.

That's disgusting.

So agree.

Most people at rabbit shows are great and would never consider such a thing.

OP, that's just outrageous. How did she try to take it...like stuff it in a purse or something when she thought you weren't looking? That's so crazy.

First her daughter came up to me and asked if it was for sale and when I said no, she went and told her mom I wouldnt sell it to her. When I was helping someone groom their Angora, the mother came up, opened the cage and tried to walk away with the rabbit. Luckily I caught her and got my rabbit.

 

[dewey]

That's disgusting.

So agree.

Most people at rabbit shows are great and would never consider such a thing.

OP, that's just outrageous. How did she try to take it...like stuff it in a purse or something when she thought you weren't looking? That's so crazy.

First her daughter came up to me and asked if it was for sale and when I said no, she went and told her mom I wouldnt sell it to her. When I was helping someone groom their Angora, the mother came up, opened the cage and tried to walk away with the rabbit. Luckily I caught her and got my rabbit.

Incredible!

 

[woodleighcreek]

I know! It was crazy! at the last show I went to, no one tried to take my rabbits. So all whas good!

 

[debiraymond]

That behavior is pretty typical actually. I plan on asking for at least a $50 deposit for each kit. Non-refundable. I am fairly new to rabbits, but I know what I have and they are worth it.

What kind of rabbits do you raise?

French Angoras. The sire and dam are both grand champions. I never even thought about how $50 may look like a lot!!!! Of course if none of the kits were quality (I doubt that would happen) I would refund the money. Both parents are really quality, gorgeous rabbits.