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Originally Posted by Chowder
I don't think or prices are higher then the states. I think our prices are consistenly lower. The market here is not as strong as it is in the states. Take Chalice , you can't sell a eye of any chalice for a hundred plus dollars here. They do it in the states everyday. OC is one of the only places here in te lower mainland that sells it . So they can command a higher price. Look at red planet. It's price was quit high, I believe $75 when it was first available. Now you can find it for around $40.
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Very true with the chalices. As far as the Red Planet, you can find it privately for $40 but I'd be surprised to see it in a Canadian store for that. When you consider what's involved in bringing these types of corals into the country you have to expect to pay a premium price for premium pieces. Thats why they remain rare corals.
I'm not saying $100 is a fair price for an Oregon Tort privately, likely closer to half that.
Good luck with the search.