But, that just goes back around to 'something is wrong'. I'm sorry, but I consider a hatchling that will not eat every week (when not in shed) to be a problem feeder. It's not an animal I want in my breeding program.

I also see no reason to buy an animal that has been fed just the minimal amount necessary to keep it healthy without allowing it to grow properly. If I'm buying a baby ball, it's because I want a good future breeder--I want a big, fast-growing, healthy baby, not an undersized baby that doesn't eat reliably, or won't grow well for some other reason.