[AlpacaTalk] RE: Shearing experience gone bad

 

<<<That is terrible!! I have never heard such a story! I am so sorry
for you.Word of mouth is the only thing I know of--they do not have a
liscense or testing requirement.
I would never do mine without tie downs and stretch.I think it is
safe,effective,and fast.It also allows for taking off the best show
fleece.I wish I could help you in some way.If you still have your herd
next shear please find someone more qualified.I can give you some names
if you need them.So sorry you and your animals went threw such a
traumatic time.When you say she charged you more then normal--What was
the cost per Paca--I hear $25-$35 as a norm.Some even charge a set-up
fee.Almost all shearers do toes and charge a bit more for teeth.
Always,T>>>

Thanks Tina. Word of mouth I am very good at. I believe in supporting
people who are working for themselves (since I am also self employed and
know the value of a satisfied customer/client). I am really good at
talking up people that are doing good work; and I am just as good at
letting it be known when someone is not. It may take a while, but her
lack of ethics will eventually come back to bite her.

She charged $50 per shearing.......when I asked for the $30 barrel cut;
plus some other charges.....supplies (tho she used mine), teeth trimming
(when the other woman actually did the teeth), trip charge (more than
last year, yet her schedule of fees was the same as last year.....she
didn't respond when I asked her if she had moved). Plus $15 per animal
for the fecal for a total of $140 for fecals. She also charges $20 to
trim toes......I had also told her that I wanted to do the toes
myself. I was considerably overcharged. So much for friendship, heh?!

Janice

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