On the Edge about getting the VIP Passes for the Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale on Sept 6th & 7th? Listen to this episode for more details on the VIP Discounts that will be offered! www.pghreptileshow.com for more info on the expo too!
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Amanda
Alright, welcome back everyone to the Pittsburgh Reptile Show & Sale podcast. I'm Amanda, andâyep, you guessed itâtodayâs episode is all about the epic vendor VIP deals you can snag at this monthâs show Special 36 year Anniversary Expo ONLY on September 6th & 7th at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall! Rick, are you ready for this?
Rick
Amanda, I've actually been counting down since last show. Some of these discounts are, like⊠almost too good? I mean, 50% off an entire table of animals, 25% off select snakes, free enclosures, boba tea with your drinkâitâs almost unfair to my wallet.
Amanda
Ha! The struggle is real, Rick. And honestly, every time we do this vendor rundown, the hardest part for me is not pulling out my own wallet So, letâs break these deals down and try not to buy everything ourselves along the way, okay?
Rick
Deal. Letâs start with some heavy hitters. Tam-Dom Reptiles is offering 50% off all Animals on their tables, Rail Road City is offering 40% off all 2024 Ball pythons, World Wide Reptiliaâ25% off all snakes except indigos. Thatâsâlook, if youâve got your eye on a rainbow boa, ball python, or that dream kingsnake, this is your moment. Thatâs a pretty substantial chunk off, Amanda.
Amanda
Itâs huge. And if youâre one of those folks who kind of waits for âthe right timeâ to jump into snakes, this is what Iâd call a nudge from the universe. Plus, thereâs something to be said for buying from vendors at the showâhands-on, ask questions, see the animal, get those aftercare tips we always talk about. Remember Episode 4 with beginner ball python advice? This is what we meantâstart with the right person, and the right price doesnât hurt.
Rick
Right! And actually, those vendors are not the only ones giving you a crazy deal. Check out these 25% off deals... Dave's A&E Reptiles has 25% off any one animal. If youâre a one-and-done shopper or you want to snag, like, a real showpiece animal, thatâs the one to target. Roach Ranch offering 25% off their tables.. gee if you need feeder roaches... this is your sign to stock up! And Hill Top Fur Babiesâtheyâre mixing it up. Itâs 25% off all reptiles, plus if you buy a snake, you get a monthâs worth of feeders thrown in.
Amanda
Oh, that feeder dealâs no joke. If you ever underestimated how fast rodents disappear when youâve got a collection⊠yeah, you learn quick! Actually, these are the kinds of vendors who also answer your âwait, what should I feed this tiny baby?â questions with actual experience, not just a printout taped to the table.
Rick
Thatâs kinda priceless, honestly. And youâve got Hannah's Hissy Fixâsheâs got 20% off taxidermy, and 30% off snakes. So, whether you like your critters slithery or, you know, preserved for the art wall, thereâs a little something for everyone.
Amanda
Can we talk about the gecko crowd for a sec? Because there are deals all over the place. Wildfire Geckosâ$20 off any gecko. Thatâs the same Wildfire Geckos that totally schooled us on leopard gecko care last episode. Reptizzle Geckos? 15% off. Secret Garden Geckos? 20% off crested geckos. H & H Exotics 10% off, Becks Geckos? 10% off all males and BOGO 25% off. If youâre into geckos, pull up that VIP pass right now.
Rick
I love that you get a little bit of everything. Even beginner families, right? Like, Family Beardies slashing 10% off. And then, Viper Enclosuresâ20% off on actual enclosures. Thatâs for anybody whoâs tired of turning aquarium tanks into questionable âreptile homes.â I mean, guilty as charged back in collegeâbut these are real reptile enclosures, folks.
Amanda
Oh, for sure. And for folks building out bioactivesâfrog Food Bioactive gives you a free gift with purchase. Thereâs Down To Earth Tech, 20% off, if you wanna tech up those tanksâthink lights, thermostats, all the stuff that keeps living rooms heated and herps happy.
Rick
Lets not miss these deals too! Pick Your Poison Dart FrogsâBuy on Get one fruit flies, plus 10% off one animal. For the dart frog keepers, honestly, get two cultures. Those frogs eat âem like I drink my morning coffee.
Amanda
That takes me right back to chasing tiny frogs between show tables. Never againâgrab your BOGO flies upfront, folks. On the fun side, Sugar Bliss giving out a free boba with drink purchases is a sweet deal. And for you accessory hunters, Priority Crystals has, what, $5 off every $25! Stock up for your reptile room⊠or your keychain, I wonât judge.
Rick
There are even deals youâd miss if you blink. Eight Hairy Legsâ$15 slings with any purchase and a special bonus if your wearing one of their shirts too! Thatâs, like, less than half price for some tarantulas. And Rel's Reptilesâfree enclosure with gecko purchase. I donât know any starter gecko owners that wouldnât appreciate that.
Amanda
Right? Thatâs the starter pack people always wish for. And hey, if youâre a quail or feeder egg person, Living Better Quail has 20% off too. I know thatâs not everyoneâs flavor, but for some of you, thatâs a goldmine. Rick I know there were a bunch of 20% off VIP Discounts so many we can't keep talking in debth about each or we would be here ALL day! Can you list them off for me?!?
Rick
Sure! 20% off deals also include these vendors.. May Reptiles, Down to Earth Tech, and HBH Reptiles... Then tons of vendors are offering 10% off too... Like, The Nice Couple, Mike's Reptile Life, Apex Boas, Mains Morphs, Cold Brew Exotics, Hagerstown Scales & Tails, D & J Exotics with his Amazing Frogs!, Angry bald man reptiles, TMP Exotics, Scales n tails, Yinzotics , and last but not least Malam Exotics wih those totally cool Mantids and geckos, I stop by their table every month to just watch their love and care of these amazing creatures!
Amanda
Some offers are just⊠well, you gotta check at the table. Like Audraâs Awed Accessories, or the folks who leave it as a mystery, and Frog Food Bioactive with a free gift with purchase.. Honestly, those are funâyou never know if itâs a spin-the-wheel kind of day.
Rick
Plus check these deals out they just dont fit in anyother box... Jason Y with 15% off, Ace Exotics with 3 Custom Tumblers for only $60!
Amanda
And if you donât see your favorite vendor mentioned, donât panic, some of them come up with âday-ofâ deals that we, uh, donât even know about until weâre walking the floor with you all. So, always ask. Sometimes a smile and a little bit of herper luck is all it takes to uncover an extra discount.
Amanda
Rick, whatâs your pick for canât-miss this month? If, uh, you could only hit one table with your VIP pass, where you going?
Rick
You know me, Amanda. If I say anything but âWorld Wide Reptilia snakesâ thatâs a lie and you know it. But honestly, I kind of want to check out the free enclosureâRelâs Reptiles, thatâs got my attention.
Amanda
Classic! For me, itâs a tie between gulping down free boba at Sugar Bliss and totally failing to resist Wildfire Geckosâagain. No oneâs surprised. But listen, friends: whatever your style, come early, grab your VIP perks, and donât be afraid to ask questions or even haggle just a bit. Thatâs part of the fun, right?
Rick
Always, always ask. And hey, if you see Amanda or me wanderingâweâre the ones with tired faces and clipboardsâsay hi, tell us what you scored, and you might just find us shopping the deals alongside you.
Amanda
Alright, that wraps up our vendor VIP discount deep-dive. Now make sure to go to the Pittsburgh Reptile Show and sale's Website get your VIP Tickets ordered TODAY! (They will sell out) Rembemer they are good for both days Sept 6th & 7th, get early access, VIP Deals, VIP only Raffles, a Tee-Shirt and goodie bag! I mean Thereâs a lot of juicy deals this month you dont want to miss out!! and weâll be back soon with even more stories from behind the scenes and maybe a little shopping report, too. Thanks for tuning in everybody, and Rick, as always, itâs a blast.
Rick
Absolutely, Amanda. Thanks everyone for listening! Canât wait to see what you all bring home from the show. Catch you next time and happy herping!
Amanda
Bye everyone, take care and see you at the show!
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