When it comes to pastels prices are the last thing you want to think about. They vary so much in prices these days because of the incredible differences in quality of pattern and color. You could probably find a pastel male for $50, but when that male reaches adulthood he will more than likely look basically like a normal. You can also spend $350 or more on a really nice pastel.

I would look around on the forum and classifieds to see what good pastels look like as hatchlings. The more orange a hatchling has the more it will "brown out" with age. I prefer to look for high yellow with dark blacks, no orange, with really nice blushing down the back. Find something with great color and pattern that fits in your price range.

Good luck.