Okay, another opinion on the $4800 pre-vet advice. Is it wrong? I don't think so. I do think it is a little predatory, but no more so than many businesses in the world. I feel like we are a society of convenience, and if people want to pay for that information rather than doing it themselves, then I think they can. I think someone saw a niche, wide open market and capitalized on it.
Would I pay that? No
Do I think it is overpriced? Yes
Do I think it's silly to pay for it? Yes. At the same time - if I had disposable income maybe it would have been nice to have all of the information/resources compiled for me-maybe it would've taken some of the stress off of me when I was applying. Also, I think people paying for their laundry folded, a private chef, etc. is silly. Maybe I wouldn't if I could afford it.
Do I think it is another way to give folks who are a bit more well off an advantage when applying? Yes, and that is the most unethical thing I can find about this entire situation. However, I don't think that makes the business owner unethical, I think that is just the unfortunate truth about economic inequity in our society.
I am open to criticism on this opinion, lol. The whole situation has just really had my philosophy brain spinning.