Breeding or having permapets are two total different things indeed.
We are addicted to the puzzle and those who don't may very well never be and love to settle for a few Permapets or a bit of both.
With SL 2 around the corner I feel the value of collectibles in general or "lifetime" pets is drastically less.
I used to invest in collectibles as the interest was interesting.
How long the LL business for SL 1 will excist I wouldn't speculate my good money on.
I do not invest in collectibles anymore how cute they might be.
The question is how valuable is a "lifetime"
sculpted pet: not so much I think everything is mesh and I think SL 2 will know no sculpties at all.
So let people have their sculpted pets, with eventually a sculpted hat and glasses, for a reduced price I'd say.
A nice Christmas thought
EDIT I do not belief a short time sale for Permapet is fair for those who can't participate for what ever reason.
I'd say a permanent lower price is better so nobody will miss out on it..