I guess it all depends on how much you're willing to pay and how much faith you have in it proving out. I have a captive hatched male I bought last year that I'd be shocked if it didn't prove out. I didn't pay an exorbitant amount...but far more than I would ever consider for a normal male...or even a pastel or spider male. I'm pretty confident in my purchase, and though I'm not expecting ground breaking results, I don't question or regret the amount I paid for him.