Market Rise or market fall?
I am researching a TON of info on the Morph Market with BPs. I see that some morphs are dropping in value quickly, while others are way out of reach. Is this affected by the actual economy status? The BP's value itself? Will the Genetics still keep evolving? Stop at a point? Go back to where it started?
I know...I am full of questions. LOL.
1.0 lemon pastel
0.1 lemon pastel
0.1 Albino
0.2 Normals
1.0 spider
0.1 red corn snake
1 red oscar
Re: Market Rise or market fall?
It all boils down to three basic factors
1. The rarity of the mutation coupled with its overall look - the more people breeding them the cheaper they are. Also the more dramatic eye catching it is the higher the price.
2. The genetics - or difficulty of reproducing them - recessive, dominant, codominant, multigene combos etc. The easier to produce the more people will produce them, the more will be available quicker, the faster the price will drop.
3. Quality and appearance of the animal - The quality and appearance dictates overall popularity in the long term. Dramatic varieties tend to hold value longer than the more obscure morphs. ;)
Hope this helps
Re: Market Rise or market fall?
I think the actual economy has everything to do with our BP market. Snakes aren't a necessity like food and shelter. They are a luxury item, when people have less money coming in, they choose food shopping over a BP every time. That's why there is always a bump in sales around tax return time..people have a lump of cash and can afford to pick up a snake or two while still paying the bills....just my opinion of course...