>From: Debbie Hunton <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: MF "Fancy" Ferrets >Was just in my local pet store today (buying fish) and had to look at their >ferrets. The employee (very knowledgeable and helpful) told me that they >also have "fancy" ferrets... and that they sell fast - I described a blaze >and he said that was an accurate description. This store gets in only MF >ferrets. Anyone else hear about this policy of specifying "fancy" ferrets? >Debbie & Jim I'm not a bit surprised. Most people seem to be most familiar with the 'standard' brown sable markings. If a store gets in a mitt, an albino, a blaze, cinnamon, etc, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they try to market them as 'fancy.' I bet you can add $30 to the sticker price with that one world and most people will shell out the bucks for the 'fancy' version. A similar tactic was employed by the evil pet store in my area. Ever since I have been around this area (5 years) ferrets have sold for $99.99. One day I was walking by (it's in a mall and kind of hard to miss) and they had a new sign up. FERRETS! REGULAR PRICE: 149.99 **SALE TODAY!!!** $99.99. Hmmmmm. Don't seem legal to me! -Erin... [Posted in FML issue 2242]