rockm
Spuds Moyogi
FWIW, I looked at the link to the Kotohime that sold for $1,200 on ebay. That tree wouldn't bring that much money here in the east to someone who's regularly been to shows and some of the bonsai nurseries here. It's far too underdeveloped for such a price, IMO.
HOWEVER, if you don't get to bonsai shows, sales, club meetings, etc. or live in an area where all of those resources are scarce and if you're really after a nicer maple and have the cash, who's to say it's not worth it?
Living in areas that have a wealth of bonsai resources spoils some people. They see what is available to them and somehow think that it's the norm. I have this fault, but I recognize it from time to time
HOWEVER, if you don't get to bonsai shows, sales, club meetings, etc. or live in an area where all of those resources are scarce and if you're really after a nicer maple and have the cash, who's to say it's not worth it?
Living in areas that have a wealth of bonsai resources spoils some people. They see what is available to them and somehow think that it's the norm. I have this fault, but I recognize it from time to time