Sounds like a very unprofessional way to enter the breeding world. Just buying your way in half-cocked sounds pretty stupid to me. I would sever all bonds with this guy and warn anyone you know from doing business with him. I hope to someday, probably 4 years from now to maybe have a table at a reptile show. And I will exude pride and professionalism in my wares knowing they came from the best of beginnings.