I picked up a Lesser Platinum female for $250 recently and honestly if I shopped around I think I over paid but, this female had the characteristics I like in Lessers. Besides being the 1st captive bred to tag me this girl has the colour and "pop" that appeals to me. When I get to producing snakes my offerings may not be to everyone's taste and that is okay. What matters is that I produce the best looking snakes that appeal to my tastes and I'll bet there is a market of similarly mind people out there.
Just watch out when I get ahold of some MJ Axanthiics, Clowns and few others I'll shush about for the moment. I may get a 1st or not but I guarantee that I'll get some drool worthy snakes. So, anyone I sell to will also get snakes that are coveted. Maybe it is just my countries market but, high quality and persistence seem to be the 2 key factors in at least paying for our hobby if not also making a bit of a profit.