Hmm, I know people who have been able to save up and get that Royal, maraquan, etc. (whatever) pb and it is wonderful to know you really earned your pet's paint job.
There are people, who for whatever reason, don't have alot of time to spend on the site, hence don't have the million plus needed for their dream pet. For them the FFQ, if you're lucky enough to get one, can be the answer.
Personally (and selfishly, I admit), I would like to see all the "lab-only" colors available via FFQ. Let's face it, most people never get one of these quests -- they seem to be pretty rare. I have been lucky enough to get one and then found that my "dream" pet color - robot - was not available. So my quest is just sitting. It's ok as an Insurance policy in case that wretched Boochi comes visiting again and this time doesn't miss. Or if I take a total fit over a color suddenly that is available.
I am one of the people who've played games and saved every np to paint my pets. But I really wanted that robot jetsam!
And before you say "lab ray" ... I already thought about it. Not worth it to zap one pet (my battle pet), risk losing levels/defense stats (he's at 200/200 boosts) and risk having him changed to female or another species.