I got my Crowntail from Petsmart. Their bettas are kept in cups, but they were really healthy looking.
As for the differences between the two, here are some pictures. You should be able to tell, if you know what each type looks like (well atleast between crowntail and veiltail) even in the cups.
Veiltail
http://www.bettas-jimsonnier.com/images/veiltail.jpg
Crowntail
http://www.grandaquatic.com/images/betta/crowntail-betta-02.gif
(their tail looks spikey)
At the petstores around here (chain stores) Crowntails are usually more expensive. They are beautiful though.
As for the differences between the two, here are some pictures. You should be able to tell, if you know what each type looks like (well atleast between crowntail and veiltail) even in the cups.
Veiltail
http://www.bettas-jimsonnier.com/images/veiltail.jpg
Crowntail
http://www.grandaquatic.com/images/betta/crowntail-betta-02.gif
(their tail looks spikey)
At the petstores around here (chain stores) Crowntails are usually more expensive. They are beautiful though.