Actually, the Vanilla Pastel is probably the CHEAPEST out of the three combo's you have mentioned. I personally have a Sulfur (Het Black Eyed Lucy,,,,,think Fire) Pastel and he is stunning, still lemon yellow at almost three years of age. I also have a baby Vanilla Pastel, and she is stunning. If you have a Pastel, and buy a Ghost, all you get is Pastel Het Ghosts, no visual Pastel Ghosts. Get yourself a Fire or Sulfur and you will not be sorry.
Dave
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