I think there are two other big problems when it comes to pricing. First is the back door wheeling and dealing. Now granted some people buy alot from some breeders or have known breeders for a long time. Do they deserve a better price. I would say sure. And this has gone on for years, but there is a big difference now. Back in the day those deals were kept quiet. Now people brag that they got this for this price and it gets around and people start using it as a bargaining chip. Enough people start using it and it does eventually bring the price down.

Secondly is the shows. I for one will not spend the money for a table in my area. One breeder in particular can not be competed with on his prices. 3 years ago proven breeder het ghost males were being sold for$35. Not one but a half dozen of them. At the time they were $150-$200 on KS. More recently YB males for $35 ea. Last I looked at KS there were none at this price.

I wish I remembered more of his prices but I don't look too hard at his table. Just my thoughts and take on it.