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One thing that I look for in a pot is the drainage and anchoring holes. Are there enough to provide good drainage and properly anchor the tree.
Are there any low spots that would hold water. I seen plenty of "cheap" chinese pots that had depressions in the corners that would not drain.
Does the pot have a good feel?
Does the pot ring when tapped with your finger?
Like many items recognizing quality takes experience. Go to a good bonsai shop to examine the pots and ask questions about why this pot is so much more expensive.

5-Feb-2008	#8
waltr bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Country: USA USDA Zone: 6a AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 457	One thing that I look for in a pot is the drainage and anchoring holes. Are there enough to provide good drainage and properly anchor the tree. Are there any low spots that would hold water. I seen plenty of "cheap" chinese pots that had depressions in the corners that would not drain. Does the pot have a good feel? Does the pot ring when tapped with your finger? Like many items recognizing quality takes experience. Go to a good bonsai shop to examine the pots and ask questions about why this pot is so much more expensive.