I dont think nobody that hunts is going to sell a finished dog. Maybe if they are getting out all together they might. I mean who culls from the front end?
Those that have a dog that no longer fits into their long term plans or breeding program. There are honest people left, you just have to do your homework.

I agree with Cutter Bay. I have sold and gave away couple of good dogs for cheap. They just didn't fit my style of hunting. They either trail barked , hunted out to far, or wasn't catchy enough for me.
I been doing this for about 20 years & have never paid $1,000 dollars for a dog.