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Re-establishing as a legit breeder - anyone been through this?

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So back in the day, I like to think that I had a good reputation in the biz, and had no problems selling whatever I was producing.
Starting over (a lot of) years later, I feel like I have gotten some really nice quality ball pythons again, and have a few small projects in the works. Not planning on getting in to it to the extent I was previously - i simply want to enjoy what I have, and produce some awesome babies.
My question is - how do I rebuild that reputation? There are so many scammers out there now, it seems that people are just scared to buy from new people. I get that, I suppose - but if people don't buy from people that aren't known, how the heck does one build that rep back? I feel like it is a whole different kind of mindset/environment these days.
 
It's a new mindset for sure, but that doesn't mean you can't sell what you produce. My suggestion is produce babies with a purpose. Whether it's to prove out genetics, supply your local demand, dabble in the online world. Provide excellent customer service and take is slow. You probably won't be the next big thing, maybe you will, but I think if you make it about the animals and keep at it, you'll find your place. Good luck!
 
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