On the supply/demand issue. Very true, but keep in mind that alot of the time the reason the supply is low, is not always because people are clamaring for it, but because it is slow to increase. Watch the LA, the prices can drop dramatically the second year.
Ive have never had a 150$ bloom in my garden..not even a 75$ bloom for that matter, even tho I admit to having paid it. Been there done that...no more. Also remember there is alot of photoshopping going on in alot of sellers pictures.
Might I second the request to see a picture of the whole plant, not just a close up!!!!!