The ball market is dropping faster and faster each year. There are more people interested in ball pytons each year but there are a lot of people that are deciding to breed them as well. Supply is rising faster than demand. This is what causes prices to drop so dramatically. If you are interested in a specific morph that is out of your price range, just wait a year or so and you will be able to afford it. I do not suggest getting into this market to make money, although it can be done.