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4-Dec-2002	#1
Carl_Bergstrom Old Mister Crow Join Date: May-2002 Location: Seattle, WA. Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 3,197	Faux Auction Jim Stone had a great idea over in the auction bashing thread: a faux auction. We've had some really interesting discussions about value here, and maybe we can continue to explore the matter in this way. Vote for how much you'd bid on this tree based on what you'd do if you were in the market for something roughly similar. Or better yet, post and say what you think it's worth, and why. Don't worry, my feelings won't get hurt. Then in a few days, I'll post some details about the tree and what I think it's actually worth. Best regards, Carl (OMC) __________________ In love with trees Last edited by Carl Bergstrom : 4-Dec-2002 at 07:10 PM.

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4-Dec-2002

Carl_Bergstrom

Old Mister Crow

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THIS OUTSTANDING SPECIMEN KOREAN HORNBEAM BONSAI IS ONE OF THE NICEST WE HAVE EVER SEEN. THIS IS A 6 INCH TALL MASTERPIECE!!! HAND-GROWN IN ASIA BY EXPERTS OF THIS ANCIENT ORIENTIAL ART, IT WILL GIVE YOU PEACE AND TRANQUITILY IN COMTEMPLATION. A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION. STAND NOT INCLUDED. THE ESSENCE OF AN ANCIENT FOREST IN YOUR LIVING ROOMYOUR NEW LIVING JEWEL WILL COME WITH AN INSTRUCTION SHEET AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING EXPERT GROWING TIPS ON-LINE. FANTASTIC ROOT SPREAD AND WONDERFUL MOVEMENT IN THE TRUNK. BEAUTIFUL CANOPY TURNS BRIGHT COLORS IN FALL. THIS TREE IS SOME AMAZING I AM SPEECHLESS.THE CANOPY IS FULLER THAN IT APPEARS NOW BUT AS YOU KNOW ALL TREES LOOK A BIT SHABBY THIS TIME OF YEAR. GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR ALL AGES! PAYPAL / BIDPAY ACCEPTED. NO PERSONAL CHECKS.

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4-Dec-2002	#3
Treebeard Tree herder Join Date: Aug-2002 Location: Maidenhead Country: England USDA Zone: 8b AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 2,261	OMC, I'm not comfortable with dissing your tree, but I'll try... £15.00 top whack. I could get a bigger tree with heavier branching in a nicer pot down at B&Q... admittedly it wouldn't be a korean hornbeam, it would be a chinese elm... but if wanted a twisty trunk I'd get a chinese elm, if I wanted a korean hornbeam I'd want one with a more conventional trunk. (does that make sense) (After saying that I hope that trunk is actually twisty and it's not just a camera angle thing...) I'm guessing there is a chop lurking behind that 'lush' crop of leaves, I'd need to see it from another angle to tell for sure. Also with all the branches rising upwards, looks immature, and I'm not sure about the branch (twig?) at the top-right being wired down like that... (crow, you did say...) Again, My price: £15.00 ($25.00) at most. Probable auction price: £50.00 ($80.00) The tree does have great potential, but it does have a few years to go yet... Regards, TB __________________ "Do not be hasty, that is my motto" -JRR Tolkien, The Two Towers. ----------------------------------- christopherguise.co.uk

4-Dec-2002

stephentoddpope

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Join Date: Jun-2002

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Country: usa

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im speachless

no, im speachless, it sounds like youve done this before, though, i really like th tree, i would (if i had ne money)pay, bout 50$ for it, becaus it has a very nice trunk

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4-Dec-2002	#5
Brian bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Apr-2002 Location: Northern Michigan Country: United States USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 130	Damm ,, stands not included ? I've lost interest I bid before reading that ,, how do i retract my bid __________________ Brian Zone 4 Michigan USA

4-Dec-2002	#6
DavidN bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2002 Location: Melbourne Country: Australia USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 3,350	I believe in Australia we sell bonsai cheaper then the US. So I'll try and guess this. From my wholsaler friend I would be able to get this for around AUS$20. At a retailer in would be AUS$50+. SO what I would pay would be the $20. So in US dollars I would say between $10-$20. David

4-Dec-2002	#7
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,556	$8.00 tops. I have a place that I can buy these all day at that price. All trees go for about 8.00 a gallon. That stand is the best part of the whole display. What are you asking for that, I may be interested? I might give as high as 50.00 bucks for that! Al __________________ If you can't be a player...be an athletic supporter!

4-Dec-2002	#8
stephentoddpope bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: alabama Country: usa USDA Zone: 7b AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 450	WHERE??!!?!?!?!?!i would love to get one like, nd for 8 bucks, you cant beat it, do they ship?send me a pm with details! __________________ "A Bonsai! A Bonsai! My kingdom for a Bonsai!" William Shakespeare

4-Dec-2002

Carl_Bergstrom

Old Mister Crow

Join Date: May-2002

Location: Seattle, WA.

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Originally posted by bonsaial1
That stand is the best part of the whole display. What are you asking for that, I may be interested? I might give as high as 50.00 bucks for that!

Dream on! No way I'm parting with that stand...

-Carl

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4-Dec-2002	#10
Jose_Alberto Tropical bonsai Join Date: May-2002 Location: Guatemala Country: Guatemala Posts: 579	Well, I would go for $20, I know, I'm cheap, so what!!! I believe here in Guatemala you might get $10 at most, because people just don't value bonsai, so, $20 is a really great price, it's only because it's you, I'm helping you out here pal... Don't insist, I won't give more... Nevermind, won't buy it anyway... !!!!!!!! __________________ Jose Alberto Franco Guatemala Central America http://www.doschivos.com

View Poll Results: How much would you pay for this tree (including shipping)?
Nothing, it's not worth taking off a freebie pile.	3	6.98%
Less than $10 - it's not worth much more than the pot, which is ugly anyway.	1	2.33%
Less than $20, it'd make a decent gift for a newbie friend.	15	34.88%
$20 to $40, why not?	16	37.21%
$40 to $60, definite potential here.	4	9.30%
$60 to $100, really great stock.	2	4.65%
$100 to $150, fantastic little tree.	1	2.33%
More than $150, I've got more money than brains.	1	2.33%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

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