Is this America? Is America a free-market, capitalistic society? You could re-word most of these questions to apply to doctors, dentists, pharmacists, grocery stores, etc., etc.. Sounds like Communism to me! Maybe Neiman-Marcus or Saks should lower their prices to WalMart levels then most of us could wear better clothes?? Caveat Emptor. Paula Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International & American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor, 2010 & Lifetime #1 GSD in California, 2010 & Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 Male GSD in the Country, 2010 #3 & Lifetime #4 GSD in the Country, 1st male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion, (AKC Stats as of 5/20/11), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Nancy Harper" <nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: A Rich Man's Sport Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:32:07 -0400 What, if any, are the results of the following scenarios? Your quiz for the week. 1) A very wealthy individual pays his/her handler a LARGE 4 figure bonus for a down the line Select rating. Does this action set a precedence? 2) Out of several options will handlers automatically choose to handler the dog/bitch owned by Mr. & Mrs. Deep pockets over a superior dog/bitch owned by Mr. & Mrs. Average pockets? 3) Are some of our best dogs/bitches not being shown due to the costs at Futurities/Nationals? 4) If yes to #3 is the breed compromised because of this? 5) Is the PC loosing participants for the Futurity/Maturity and National due to handler fees or cost in general? 6) Are we reducing participation due to "bidding wars" for top, well known handlers? 7) Do Mr. and Mrs. Deep Pockets have an obligation to avoid over the top bonuses for the general good of the breed and it's participants? 8) Do all breed handlers generally charge less per class because they have several different breeds to exhibit? 9) Are the majority of GS handlers working regular jobs (other than handling) 10) Do handlers have an obligation to promote the integrity of the breed? 10)Do handlers supplementing income by boarding, training, breeding, & selling show stock realize sufficient income to enable them to Reduce handling fees to their clients? 11) Generally, are handlers and breeders pricing/selling 'show prospects' for about the same amount? 12) What gtds should be made by reputable handlers and also breeders for 'top show prospects' 13) What if ever are the circumstances under which money should be refunded in lieu of replacements? 14) What are the main obligations of a handler to his/her client - what are the responsibilities of an owner/exhibitor to his/her handler? ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================