Leo
Member
119 posts
Feb 05, 2010
2:58 PM
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27, ask Scott Cambell what he paid for a pr he wanted,,,What do you think the 350 cock means?? 1233 sold for 450$ prc 75 18710 sold for 750$ with all due respect you are not ready for rollers,,,IF you have ever seen a Good One 'do his thing' you would never,never,even thought about a lousy 100$ You are stepping into a mans hobby,,
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Longroller
GOLD MEMBER
254 posts
Feb 05, 2010
3:09 PM
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I do believe the "classic" answer to the question in many folks mind is found on the bottom right of Hatcher's 'Last of the Greats"..page 10..where J.L. Smith replied to a man wanting to know how much he wanted for his favorite dun cock...and he cupped both of his hands together and held them out front of him..as if to say.."fill them"!
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De Oppresso Liber
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polarbear
66 posts
Feb 05, 2010
3:36 PM
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A good price is what the two parties can agree upon. Some do not want to spend much which is o.k., others can afford to spend more which is o.k. aswell.
Several people have posted in the past on this site that the best birds will be ones that your able to breed.
People need to keep in mind all the time, work, and effort that goes into raising and working with these birds. Also I dont think it is too much to ask $200 per pair or more if the pair produces what your after, and your happy with what you purchased.
I have paid to much for show birds in the past and raised crap. And i have been given some that raised excellent birds.
All in all enjoy the birds and be happy with what you have, and dont be so quick to judge others by there price of birds. I have gotten several and countless hours and years out of these rollers and show birds that it is hard to put a price on that.
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birdman
790 posts
Feb 05, 2010
3:41 PM
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That's a bargain if it's the right stock.
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donnie james
920 posts
Feb 05, 2010
4:19 PM
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hay leo,
myself i wouldn't pay that much for pairs i would spend $100.00 for a pair..............
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Donny James
"Fly The Best And Cull The Rest"
"Saying One Thing;Doing Its Another"
"Keep Your Head Planted In The Sky And Wings Spanned Wide"
1996 Piedmont Roller Club Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Portsmouth Roller Club Participation Award System Recipient 1994 '96 '97 And 2000
2001 Limestone,Ohio Sportsman's Club Lifetime Member Recipient
2002Portsmouth Roller Club Certified Judge
2004Portsmouth Roller Club Lifetime Member Recipient
"Miss Portsmouth"NBRC/90/J311 Rusty Dun Check Self Hen First Bird To Get Certified In Portsmouth Roller Club History With A Score Of 53 Judge By Joe Roe The 1993 World Cup Winner And John Bender The 1994 World Cup Winner
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J_Star
2252 posts
Feb 05, 2010
5:51 PM
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This is an old rivalry between Leo and Scott. Fasten your seat belt folks and get out of the way.
Jay
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Scott
2855 posts
Feb 05, 2010
7:55 PM
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Leo is right.. the right pigeon is worth it's wt in gold.. the bigger question though is it the right pigeon.
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Scott Campbell
" God Bless "
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
576 posts
Feb 05, 2010
9:59 PM
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If you have the money go for it. It is an investment in your loft.
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RT Williams
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Sound Rollers
214 posts
Feb 06, 2010
2:53 AM
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This is a quote from a 1993 article in Sports Illustrated;
” To say that De Senna, the most expensive racing pigeon ever brought to the United States, is worth his weight in gold is to underestimate the value of this bird. The Dutch-born, gray- and silver-feathered champion, winner of the Netherlands' National Ace Pigeon award in 1992, weighs all of 14 or 15 ounces. Last January, Campbell Strange, one of America's premier pigeon breeders, purchased De Senna for $33,000, more than six times the value of his weight in gold"
I think recently a Racing Homer sold for more than $100,000.00, Rollers are bargain.
John
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3538 posts
Feb 06, 2010
6:39 AM
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If I even think about buying a bird for 100,000.00.my wife would divorce me she says you can't pay the morgage for this house but you can buy a bird.bye bye birdie....lol.
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Ralph.
Pigeons are not our whole life, but they damn sure make our lives whole!" ~
Last Edited by on Feb 06, 2010 6:39 AM
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Windjammer Loft
1061 posts
Feb 06, 2010
7:12 AM
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I get much enjoyment and laughter out of reading many of the threads posted. This one is among the "top" threads. But, when it comes to $$$. No matter what your talking about, the price is strickly up to what "YOU" can afford to pay. Everyone has their own price for what they want to "pay" for something. Good luck.
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Feb 07, 2010 5:34 AM
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Squabby*32
174 posts
Feb 07, 2010
12:05 AM
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I have found in most cases in life, you will get what you are willing to pay for. A good quality spinner might be worth thousands to someone if they feel they can afford to pay that much for it. In this case, money is no object to the soon to be owner. On the other hand, the birds that are given to you are often some of the best ones you will ever have.
Thanks Ed Maravilla "mi amigo por vida". Much Love man
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DJJeffman Spinners
ATAPWGIYAHTLY
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Gregg
326 posts
Feb 07, 2010
8:14 AM
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"A good quality spinner might be worth thousands to someone"
"On the other hand, the birds that are given to you are often some of the best ones you will ever have"
Squabby, you have hit the nail on the head. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, with value and beauty being interchangeable. The reality, nothing is free, goodwill is earned by respecting and showing interest in the fancier and his birds. In time, just perhaps the price may come down, perhaps it won't. It all adds up to how much do you value that bird. If it's worth it, start saving.
Last Edited by on Feb 07, 2010 8:16 AM
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