It all depends on what/who you are selling too, Some people wait till the price of the morph they want drops low enough for them to feel comfortable buying it, and others want to make money off the morph, there are many variables.

For someone who wants to be on the cutting edge of breeding and making money they are the ones that tend to buy early and spend the money so the projects they have invisioned will come true sooner. Some do it to make money and some do it for fun.

I do this hobby JUST for fun, period...I bought an Albino years ago for $1200, becuase I personally like THAT Albino, Sure if I would have waited a few years I could have picked up one for Half the Price...but I like that one. I bought a Cinnamon male a year or so ago as well for $800, which at the time I thought was a good deal, BUT most important, I REALLY like that particular Cinnamon. Sure now you can get Cinnamon Males for $300...again half the price...but I am not complaining....I got the exact snake I wanted...

I tend to see people that are really concerned with "The Market" are in a different frame or mindset, they are looking at Ball Morphs as a financial investment, which I really think is a bad idea, there are way better things to invest your money in. Now if your doing it for fun, you can either wait till the price comes down on the morphs you like, or if you see one particular snake you like just get it, and you will be happy...no matter how much they end up being down the road.

If you are looking to produce combos, and new morphs, then that ol saying....it takes money to make money....those who bought Spiders back in the day I am sure have made thier money back by now off offspring...If you want to be on the cutting edge and try to keep up with the jones...then its going to cost money and with Herpetoculture growing as fast as it is, there is lots of competition, and you have to facter into breeding plans what your going to pair up with what...and know that there are probably quite a few others thinking the same thing...so expect the price to be a little lower than what you paid...

Thats the nature of the business side of this hobby....but for me...I am still stoked to someday produce my first Blue Eyed Lucy...lol, I know...I know..I am way behind..but I don't care how long it takes me to produce one...But someday I will, and I am stoked about that.'

Best of luck..
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Executive Reptiles
Amanda Kingsbury & David Kendrick
www.executivereptiles.com

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