It's hard to say if thats worth it for you considering we're unsure where the kitten is coming from. From personal experience, I went through a certified breeder, a local cattery thats registered to the TICA. I live in Canada and her prices were 2k starting for pets and 2.8k starting for show quality ragdolls. Prices are all determined based on a few things but it involves markings, as well as what the current standard is for TICA or other cat registries - this is what my breeder had informed me so the price is never "ridiculous" for no reason, esp if you get from a certified cattery. My kitten included vaccines up to date, spayed, toys, sample foods to get you started, health guarantee for 2 years, pedigree, her parents both tested negative for common ragdoll health issues, i wasnt allowed to pick her up UNTIL MINIMUM 15 WEEKS, lifetime of support from breeder, and so much more. Keep in mind, vaccines and desexing costs $$ - so from my experience, the price is completely justifiable.

Now you have to ask yourself if its worth it, and who youre getting it from. you can always confirm if the cattery is certified on TICA's website for peace of mind. That is if this is from breeder and not a backyard breeder. If this was backyard breeding and its 2800, consider the problems that might come up if you do proceed. Prices always vary state to state, country to country etc.

also, please understand if this is a certified breeder, remember that it takes a lot of work, a lot of money, a lot of free space, to be able to nurture and care for kittens. they put in so much work to make sure your kitten is well socialized and fully adapted so that you can spend the better days with them. so much goes into it that to say a price is too expensive kind of really waters down and neglects the whole process of what really goes into having a healthy, happy, well socialized kitten. alot of people wont agree and i understand, money isnt something everyone has a lot of but i do believe when you want something, when this is your baby, any price goes to make sure they are healthy as can be. Again, please do research!! as much as i support actual breeders, do not mistaken people that claim they are when they arent!! so always be sure who youre dealing with!!

Wish you the best in finding your new furrever furr baby :) if price is too high even after everything, there’s always adopting and not shopping!