Not true...I just bought a 1.1 of Champagnes for what I consider a nice chunk of change...When I asked how much for just a male and how much for just a female - There was a BIG difference in price and the female sure wasn't on the top end...
Sure you can...Bumble Bee x normal - You have a chance at creating Bumble Bees...I believe this example holds true for other co-dom combos bred to normals...Lesser Bee x normal...Lemon Blast x normal...Ect..Ect...Ect...