Isn’t this question a typical fishing post? Just kidding. Originally, it was probably asking whether blue British Shorthairs are valuable. The fishing method can be extended. Taking something that is not a consensus as an established fact to ask, although it seems stupid, can actually catch us “fish”.
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Since I’ve been “caught”, let me just say a few words casually:
Is the value important? Yes, it is. It’s very important before buying. Cat owners have their own or common preferences for bloodlines, appearance, breed, and personality traits. We have to pay the corresponding premium for these preferences. We also have to pay a premium for market popularity and the reputation of the cattery. This is very normal. Whether paying a premium for one’s own preferences or for the public’s preferences, it’s basically a market – based behavior, but it can’t be completely market – based, after all, a cat is not a lifeless commodity. As long as you think it’s worth it and you haven’t been overcharged or paid an “IQ tax” in the market, that’s enough.
Is the value that important? Not really. After buying, the cat becomes a member of the family, not something to show off or compete with others (except for show – quality cats in cat shows). Comments like “My cat is good, yours is not. Look how bad the appearance of your cat is” or “Oh, I bought this xxx for 3000 yuan, but everyone says it’s worth 8000 yuan” are really meaningless in terms of value. Out of love, it’s normal for cat owners to show off their cats, but there is a difference between “show” and “show off”.
In addition, some cat owners think that adoption should replace buying, and that the value of a cat should not be measured materially. They believe that the money for buying a cat is better spent on food and toys for the cat. I think there’s no need to be so extreme. Emotions really can’t be measured by money, but you can use money to ensure the cat’s physical health, genetic defect – free, good appearance, and that it has received socialization training. You can also choose its personality and appearance. Before buying, it is indeed a “commodity” because there is no emotional interaction and connection yet. After buying, it becomes a pet, a family member, a child. Money is indeed vulgar, but vulgar things can also be used to express sincere emotions. Whether adoption is better or buying is better depends on personal preference. As long as you like it. There is no good or bad way in itself; it mainly depends on the person. I’ve also seen people who adopted cats bragging about how their cats are actually worth thousands of yuan. Why bother?
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