Joe,
I just wanted to say, "Thank you." It is about time someone spelled it out so simply and yet managed to touch on most (if not all) of the influences of the "Ball Market".

This post should be required reading for anyone thinking about posting questions pertaining to "market prices" - set it up like a pre-install disclaimer on software...if the user doesn't check "I Agree" they don't get to install the software. Maybe before they can post we could make them check:

"I have read this post and still feel brave enough to ask why my ball python isn't "worth" as much anymore. I fully understand the risk I am taking by asking this question and that doing so may result in a verbal lashing akin to suffering third degree chemical burns. I have been warned."

LOL, I'm just kidding around - not trying to tick off JP (or even direct this at him), but Joe...you have some excellent points and I think more people should take them into account when they start wondering and worrying.

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