I think the now-closed sphynx thread highlights an area of great concern - opportunist 'dealing' in a potentially lucrative market (or so they hope) by speculative importation of cats and kittens for fun and profit.

Could this have been inspired by astronomical local prices quoted?

As far as the kittens in question coming from a 'reputable' breeder - sorry. IMHO no reputable breeder would send a consignment of several kittens halfway around the world to the first person who asked.

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Lesley (Tasmania)