Whilst I have not read all the comments here. I have a little thought on, what me buy a bonsai!!! no I want to make my own.
I was at a club workshop on the weekend while I did not take any thing to work on, I was kept busy by members needing help and advice.
I did make an observation one member, that makes that comment quite regularly. Was having a tree styled by another member. Then asked what do you think of my Bonsai now?!!!!. Just an observation of what me buy a Bonsai!!! attitude. Pup