Another friend of Bill W. here.
I love nice corals and will spend more then most reefers for something I like but the chalice prices are just to much for me. I always laugh when I see someone post new frags $250 for one eye. There is a pic of a tiny frag that looks nice. Then someone asks for a picture of the mother colony the seller post a picture of a 1.5" by 2.5" piece. I think to my self that is a frag not a mother colony. LOL
How do you know what your tiny frag will look like when it's colony if you can't even see one to begin with.
I have spent over $300 for a coral but it is 6"x8" blood red acan Hille and it is a show piece of my tank. Not a tiny frag that will take 3 years to become a show piece. I alos have several LE sps.
I hate to say this here as I enjoy this site but I think some forums here help to drive up prices. Don't hate the messenger hate the message.
Joe
Glad to hear from you Joe on all accounts