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Some interesting thoughts- a question of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should'. It is disapointing when the price tag is too high but secondly just because a tree is cheap or a knock down (how many threads do you see that start with 'I got this stock cheap-any suggestions?') doesn't mean you should make the transaction- why settle for less? Of course you can buy or collect lesser trees for practice, and pass them on to new enthusiasts when your enthusiasm wanes for them, because the tree was never that good in the first place. Critique is as important as the actual skills required to grow, develop and collect. Luckily, I'm young, so I'm perfectly happy to grow seeds and develop my own over time. I'll begin saving for a nice tree once the student loan repayments are finished..... see you in 10 years.

Regards

Richard

20-Mar-2007	#8
ElGringo tree love Join Date: Jun-2006 Location: Wales/Cymru Country: UK USDA Zone: 8-9 AHS Heat Zone: 1 Posts: 808	why settle for less? Some interesting thoughts- a question of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should'. It is disapointing when the price tag is too high but secondly just because a tree is cheap or a knock down (how many threads do you see that start with 'I got this stock cheap-any suggestions?') doesn't mean you should make the transaction- why settle for less? Of course you can buy or collect lesser trees for practice, and pass them on to new enthusiasts when your enthusiasm wanes for them, because the tree was never that good in the first place. Critique is as important as the actual skills required to grow, develop and collect. Luckily, I'm young, so I'm perfectly happy to grow seeds and develop my own over time. I'll begin saving for a nice tree once the student loan repayments are finished..... see you in 10 years. Regards Richard __________________ Richard