"personally (as a buyer and a seller) would like to see the boa market maintain its pricing as high as possible. Everyone wants what they can't have and demand creates a wish list which is good for business and the hobby."

This is the crux of the matter, and why it is such an emotionally charged issue, really. People want to buy Mercedes for Hyundia prices. People with long term commitment to the industry get angry when those only wanting to turn a quick buck sell a Mercedes they "happened upon" for cheap. This is going to happen. The good news is that these people come and go fairly quickly. They can't really damage the market, only the market can damage itself. The damage comes when those that are really "in" the business drop their prices in an attempt to compete with someone trying to turn the one or two animlas they have quickly. They aren't really "in" the business, they are market anomolies. They don't have the investments, overhead, etc. that serious hobbyists/breeders do. They also do not have a steady supply of product, expectation of longevity, or the good will and reputation. So, as long as the overall market does not knee jerk react to one or two lowballers, there is no real damage necessary. Personally, I don't expect to buy or sell based on price. I do not have the desire drive the cheapest car on the road from a dealer that probably won't be around a year or two from now. I expect to pay/charge for quality in terms of product, performance and reputation. For those that have different values (only care about the cheapest price), the occasional lowballers are out there...

Mark

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