I'm wondering if I'm doing the wrong thing by selling pet food.

what kind of pet food are you selling, you mean(dog, cat and others animals), jesus why are you doing that, i love animals i really love them soo please dont do that anymore animals are living things as you, as your family, im sure you wont be happy if a guy take them and sell them for money, soo please dont do that anymore, its not about money its abour moral education..... soo please dont do that anymore and good luck with your life

In a manner of speaking ure exploiting people and well. Guilt has to be factored in but I mean with the current economy you have to look out for itself many people do what you do but your margin of profit seems too radical To last very long I presume so u might want to consider dropping them and gradually increase you know get the customer and attain the loyalty

No, there is nothing wrong with making a profit. They still are probably spending less than they would if they had to go get it themselves. We have actually thought about opening a business going to Aldi and Sam's Club for an upcharge. It is good business that is all.

I see nothing wrong with selling the products and making a little bit extra on the side. Is there something on their website that tells you that you can't be a reseller? If not, then there should be no problem. Is it an individual you are purchasing from? I looked on the website and it sounds like it is only in America (the closest location according to my search was in New York about 41 miles from Toronto). If you are going to the trouble of picking up the products and then delivering it to your customers, you might count the mileage that you put on your car and add that to your cost. How far do you have to go to get the stuff? Maybe if you were to order a supply of it and pick it up once a month or something it would be different, but if you order and pick it up when someone wants it, I would keep track of what you spend to get it and add that and a little extra onto what you pay. Good luck with that business venture!

Hi! I do not think to make profit with selling something to other is wrong, everyone business man is doing that as long as there is demand, you can always sell it at the price you want and if they think that it is expensive, they will probably complain to you. But if they can accept the price, why worry so much on earning some profit from someone? That is not something against the law, you are not robbing the bank or someone either. So, just do it.

I guess, after considering your incidental costs in acquiring them, and computing the mark-up if it is of 20% , then it's still within the allowable profit margin. The effort of getting it, plus the gas and of course a little profit will already be enough and not overpricing.

It's not wrong to expect to make a profit from a business that you have..You're providing a service to your customers,and you DO have overheads and expenses to take into consideration..and fuel isn't the cheapest thing you might have to account for when running a delivery service..have you worked out your budget and your income and outgoings as yet to see how much profit you're making? I'm assuming your customers aren't complaining about the prices you charge,as they're getting a product delivered directly to them,and as you yourself are pleased with the quality of the products for your own pets,it must be gratifying to be able to share your discovery with others and get paid for doing so..But, unless you're really ripping people off with excessive charging,your conscience should be clear!

I think that if these people are willing to pay for the convenience of you getting it and maybe delivering it, then you shouldn't worry about it. In fact, you might see about what else you could do. I remember seeing a movie, I think, but certainly based on a fact, that someone who was otherwise unemployed could do things for those people who did have jobs. You might look into pet-sitting, or doing other jobs, could include picking up dry cleaning, even shopping for an overwhelmed person. Might not be full time work, but it could supplement your income and help yourself.

No, it's not wrong and it's called business. We have to consider the cost to generate profit. Fuel cost is part of it. There's nothing wrong with making money out of it. Seriously, if the customers think yours are pricey and want it at the same price as you purchase, then they should by all mean get the food from a place where they would be more pleased. Good luck with your business~~~

You are just trying to make a profit and I don't see anything wrong with it because the price of gas these days is expensive. So yeah I used to sell stuff too it was like my own business thing and I did pretty good, but I couldn't continue it no more because we had to move so that part right there I didn't like because now money for me I don't really have and before money for me was no problem. Now these days I feel that I have to rely on my parents for money which I don't like. So good for you a business is always the way to go. It really does make money selling things for more. Good luck with your business.

add the cost of fuel plus the time you spend to get them to the total cost of the product. mark some percentage for profit (not too high) so that you wouldn't feel guilty. I dont think the people who buy the pet food think you are cheating them, otherwise they won't buy right? you are even doing them a favor because they dont have to travel as far as you do just to get that pet food.

If you plan on making a steady business out of this, I guess you really have to account for all costs and expenses. List down the cost of goods, gas expense, and profit margin. Of course, you ought to make profit out of this unless you plan to be a non-profit organization. Btw, I'm all for animals so your idea of donating for the rescued kitties is good!

i think its an honest income. You are selling real products and your helping your costumer because as you say it's a good pet food. I really don't mind if you sell your product at a higher price since you still don't have a competition. You'll come to lowering your price when you see others selling the same product at a lower price. For now, just enjoy the income in your new found business. Good luck!

I don't find anything wrong with it. I don't know where you are and how much gas prices are but they're a little pricey here. Im not sure what's the original price of the food but if you feel its a fair price and you have customers(that aren't complaining) then go ahead and handle your business. The prices you charge all depends on the size or amount, the quality and your time has to be taken into consideration. Do what your heart feels is right. Be sure that its not sold somewhere else for cheaper than what you're asking for it. That'll make customers turn away. We all like to save a few bucks right...? Anyway, good luck with that