Ok, gonna throw in my 2L$ on this one.
We are never going to be able to go back to 'Vanilla' kittycats. Those of you who play WoW know what I'm talking about. As things evolve, some things get easier in general. A WoW example: in the 'good ol days' Molten Core was a huge deal 40 man raid. Now you can almost solo and I think some have lol. A kittycats example: its easier than ever to be a new breeder to make some totally awesome cats. When I started in kittycats, a gen fur with rainbow prism eyes sold for 30k+. So it was out of my reach to get one to pull out those new and exciting Gerbera eyes. Compare that release with the V-days...how many fruit eyes do you see in markets now? Lots right? Cuz anyone can go pick up some prism or ody rainbow eyes on a nicely traited cat for a few hundred L$.
And yet, there are still undiscovered traits as far as I know. Maybe the answer lies in our own perspective and how we are breeding. Another difference between KittyCatS community and others is that we tend to help one another and share information. I believe that will serve in the long run to strengthen us and keep interest peaked.
You gave an example of how the price has dropped on your Abys. I know..I paid 5k for a three trait fawn about two months ago. I am breeding him still and love the fur. I would not today try to ask 5k for one of his fawn babies though. But perhaps once I get them traited out the way I hope to, they will do well enough.
The market will always be fickle. Starting all over won't change that. Occasionally retiring a trait may help some but not at first. I didn't see the value of red tabbies, white russians, or gerbera eyes skyrocket or anything.
The one suggestion I have made before and will make again now is to somehow reward long time breeders. Either increase the K$ for menagaie, give a percentage back as K$ for purchases at the main store, maybe a nice gift of K$ on the anniversary of your first kibble purchase lol, or offer mega packs of food and milk at a steep discount. I think that would help the most to keep some of us old timers that remember the good ol' days going.
Anyway, I know it can be frustrating. It kinda hurts to see something you've worked hard to breed go no sale at an auction etc. I think I cried the first time no one wanted one of my cherished pink and whites lol. But its just how it is. How I handled that, when I realized that the craze had died down on the pink and whites, I let some retire..kept a pair..kept working other traits in, but didn't bother to try to sell much unless I was asked for one. But I have a couple cuz I still love them. And I have a hoard of boxes hehe. But I moved on to other projects. I manage to sell enough to supplement my kibble fund, but not cover it completely.
And well, I dunno if my post was helpful at all lol. But take heart, the market will come back as more and more discover KittyCatS and start to get involved with markets/auctions etc. And just breed what you love and hang in there
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About Kittycats and their prices.
