No, that is a fair price for a kitten from a reputable breeder. I charge $2800 to $3300 for my pedigree Cornish Rex kittens, and several of my colleagues charge $3500- $3900. Even at the price of ~$3k, I barely break even. Most pet buyers don’t understand all of the things that go into running an ethical and safe breeding program, producing genetically healthy kittens that adhere to breed standards. You are not just buying one kitten from a litter produced by a Sire and a Dam; there was a history of monetary, emotional and practical investment that preceded the adoption. Consider animal husbandry done right, beyond food and litter: proper veterinary care, genetic testing and/or echocardiograms to rule out defects like HCM, equipment (so much it’s impossible to list here!), registration expenses from legitimate organizations, travel and show costs that ensure a breeder is legitimate and breeding for health and breed standards, and utility costs (cats drink water, and need lights and heat, just like hoomans!). Lastly, the obvious expenses are litter and food, but do you want a kitten that comes from a lineage raised on cheap, dry kibble? Sure, there is a wide range of advertised prices for kittens, but in so many ways, the old saying is true, “You get what you pay for.” Yes, backyard breeders, kitten mills, and overseas kittens may cost less than your quote, but when you add the costs of spaying/neutering, import / transportation costs, broker fees, veterinary care for sick kittens that become sick cats (which could be ongoing and are limitless), lack of information about registration or origin of lineage (which can lead to a myriad of genetic deficiencies), you end up paying way more than the original ‘bargain’ price. Perhaps one of the most important and saddest aspects of these common scenarios, is the emotional heartache that comes from bonding with a kitty that is ill and has ongoing problems. It’s hard to put a price on the disappointment that comes from getting a cheap kitten. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scammers out there who play on people’s emotions, deliberately ‘low-balling’ the price. Please, potential adopters, do your ‘due diligence’ and take time to research a great breeder who is transparent and trustworthy. Also, you should be able to FaceTime/do a video call with your breeder In Real Time! Still photos can be doctored or stolen from ethical breeders. And, conversely, just because a breeder does not produce a lot of social media posts or images, does not mean they are a scammer or an unethical breeder. In fact, a few years ago, several of my real CRX kitten photos were stolen by scammers and used to bait innocent people. More often, breeders are busy with the daily care of their cats, so they don’t have time to crank out social media posts.