JMG produces quality hognoses and is a great a guy. A hognose is going to be around for more than a decade as long as they are healthy so when I look at a snake, I don't let the price deter me unless it's something out of my budget because that snake is going to be with me for a long time. If it's an investment, that's a long term investment. If you like what you've found then go for it. Hognoses are hatching right now though so you may see more at the next few reptile shows.