Prima, I don't think uabassoon was directed at you, I took it as
why was the thread started to begin with.

Shaianne my RB greyhound was from the Humane Soc I think I paid $45 for her or so But the trip to the PetStore was about 2 or 3 x that!
Keegan was given to me from a friend at work whose male sired a litter of Puppies and she heard that my Shaianne had died and they were getting a free puppy and she gave her to me.
I think they were selling them for females $350 / males $300
If Keegan wouldn't have been given to me, I would have never gotten her, I have no desire to buy a dog.
I would rescue one from the shelter, pound, or a 'free' add.
But I don't think any less of those that do pay for them. If you want a certain breed, then so be it. I personally am not breed specific so it wouldn't matter.