This is a very nice tree and I think the seller is smart putting it at that price-i'd do the same. Something is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay. If some wealthy person is really in love with White Pine bonsai in the U.S. maybe they will snatch it up or make an offer. You don't see this quality of White Pine in the U.S. for sale everyday. At the same time, if I had $35k to blow on a tree, I'd take about 6-10k and make a trip up to see Randy Knight, then work on the tree under the guidance and help of Boon and have something I loved. I'll donate the rest to the people of this forum!