There is a huge difference,
that difference is accountability.
Without a governing entity there exists no accountability nor even consistency in quality of product.
Given the amount of money exchanging hands now for what is being touted as "premium" corals, the inevitable outcome is larceny and fraud.
Anyone can claim rare and exotic attributes; let the buyer beware best describes the rule of thumb here.....
but to claim a higher price based on LINEAGE or an attachment of any other claim of commodity demands governance beyond one's "word" or honor.