[AlpacaTalk] Some advice for listings
While searching and browsing for comparisons, to gauge what sort of
prices I might set for some alpacas for sale, I have run across many
inconsistencies that will put me right off an animal, or even a
seller. Granted, these inconsistencies may be simple errors, as we
are human and not infallible, but whether they are mistakes or
intentional leaves the seller in question. If the error was done as a
way to draw in potential customers, to find incorrect "facts" leaves
me with a bit of distrust. If it was an oversight or typo, not
checked and corrected, it calls into question the seller's accuracy
in other areas.
For example:
A listing when searching for "full Peruvian" brings up animals with a
Chilean dam. I have seen the same when searching for "full Bolivian",
I see some half Peruvians.
Looking at micron stats, the year the sample was taken is 2 years
prior to the animal's birth. I'd like to know how that sample was taken!
It's not hard to double check facts and entries on AN or websites.
And I'd say it is imperative to do so.
Perhaps you think no one will be interested in a half Peruvian/half
Chilean animal no matter what the micron is or how many blue ribbons.
Well, let me tell ya, saying they are full Peruvian if they're not
won't convince many who ARE only in the market for full P (or whatever).
You can just never go wrong with the truth. Because people will find
out eventually, anyway.
I am not trying to imply that I don't make mistakes. I make plenty.
When I see them, I fix them. Usually I am embarrassed at how long it
took me to notice.
Heather
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posted by Chaddo at 1:39 PM
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