Balinese, and the secondary market. Can we *avoid* having a round 2 of this?

[Chelle Zimmer]

(06-19-2012 11:02 AM)Kayleigh McMillan Wrote:  

(06-19-2012 11:00 AM)Khea Karas Wrote:  

(06-19-2012 10:44 AM)Chelle Zimmer Wrote:  

(06-19-2012 10:27 AM)Liriel Garnet Wrote:  Just a final note. When I started with kittycats last September or so, a 5 or 6 trait cat was considered a VERY nice cat. Now 9T kitties are all over. That said, a lot of people that come in new to the community come in with starters, so they won't have the 9t kitties and tons of special traits that those of us who have been breeding a while do. They still deserve our attention and respect and the opportunity to showcase the kitties they've worked hard to produce!

I am so glad you mentioned this Liriel. I have had the privilege of selling some very amazing cats from a new breeder just 3 weeks now into KittyCatS. I, and many others, work hard to bring a huge selection and make sure that we are encouraging NEW breeders to attend and bring their cats to auction. With classes provided at several sims, the mentorship program provided at one sim, I think the well established and experienced Auctioneers, (and yes I am talking about more than just my sim) are doing a great job with that. Thanks for mentioning that Liriel because I and many others do an excellent job of respecting and giving attention to new breeders!

Chelle

This is good point but maybe a new approach to doing this would be to offer new breeder friendly auctions and ones for more experienced breeders, as well as ones for high end cats, and other themes like that. IDK...sort of like an auction theme a day, as I dont see the number of daily auctions decreasing this would be a great way to inject some newness and take away the "daily routine feeling" from auctions? Just a thought...

Sounds like a good idea.

This has actually been brought up before. The only thing I worry about then is that an auction of just "current high end kitties" might work against us. What I mean is if it "appears" that these are so readily available, might they not then drive the prices down on those cats too? And then what of the New Breeder auctions. Would long time breeders attend and buy those cats as many now with monetary restraints from recessions and all are buying particular things which fit into their programs? I don't know. What do you all think? I am not against considering this, but I would like to make sure its something we dont rush into but consider all benefits and drawbacks first before making it happen.

Would love to have other auctioneers opinions on this, and other long term breeders, as well as you that are new.

Chelle