Eric: Have you given any thought to finding a ferret shelter in your area? You can get ferrets for a lot less than $140 - in fact I got mine in Snow Hampshire for FREE! There are so many ferrets out there in need of a good home. The one we got is so lovable. Even though she came from an abusive home she shows no aggression toward anyone. She is a cuddle-bug. Her name is Jasper but we call her "Scrappy-doo" because she is sooooo tiny compared to our other two "Monsters". The sight of our 4 pounder sends her running (can't blame her since she doesn't even weigh in at a pound yet!) good luck, dawnie, bob and the three ferreteers [Posted in FML issue 1443]