So what does 300.00 material look like?

[WesB]

Ahh, I think I understand. You are in NW Arkansas. And the closest Bonsai shops are Brussel's just south of Memphis or in Little Rock. I'm a little thick sometimes.

Ya gotta keep your trunks thick and your head clear, the other way around is no good

 

[Boerboel313]

Al, sadly,

on our side this is considered very bad form.
Poor folk often get themselves into embarrassing situations
wanting everyone to know how much something costs.

I would have expected to just show the effort and the Design
potential is obvious.
Good Day
Anthony

* In Fine Art when the technique is mastered, then comes the
more important ----- Philosophy.
Hence the idea on you guys sitting down to discuss, as opposed
to the blog. Want to read the interaction of your minds, and it
ain't technique.

Lol. I agree. What's in the price? The price is set by what someone is willing to pay for it and the current demand.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

That's what I was thinking. I'm guessing depending on the pot, that that could be as much as 1/2 -2/3 the cost of the purchase.

All of the things add up to basically a really cheap tree. Wire, pot, soil, screen, time.
He gave me a fantastic deal!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I think this thread is for transactions that have taken place at 300.
Easiest to say: what do you have that you paid 300.

Paid $325 for both of these rough stock. Stewartia $175 and JBP $150. Pots not included. Should be fun to develop.

 

[atlarsenal]

Paid $325 for both of these rough stock. Stewartia $175 and JBP $150. Pots not included. Should be fun to develop.
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@Brian Van Fleet that’s a sweet stewartia. How do they do in our area? I’ve always liked them but didn’t think they would do well this far south.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

@Brian Van Fleet that’s a sweet stewartia. How do they do in our area? I’ve always liked them but didn’t think they would do well this far south.

Just fine. These were field-grown less than 100 miles from you in Maysville.

 

[Maloghurst]

Paid $325 for both of these rough stock. Stewartia $175 and JBP $150. Pots not included. Should be fun to develop.
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That pine looks very interesting and I like the rolling “bonsai chair”

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

That pine looks very interesting and I like the rolling “bonsai chair”

Ha! That ugly thing is my son’s “gaming chair”...

 

[coachspinks]

Paid $325 for both of these rough stock. Stewartia $175 and JBP $150. Pots not included. Should be fun to develop.
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Brian, can you share the seller's name?

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Brian, can you share the seller's name?

Sure, Dave Lapeyrouse. Just wrote up a post on it here:
https://nebaribonsai.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/d-e-trees/

 

[coachspinks]

Sure, Dave Lapeyrouse. Just wrote up a post on it here:
https://nebaribonsai.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/d-e-trees/

Thanks! We are up that way quite a bit. I will have to make an appt.

 

[leatherback]

Sold for 300
Bought for.. I think it was a case of beer and 2 hours of digging a few years prior.

 

[barrosinc]

Sold for 300
Bought for.. I think it was a case of beer and 2 hours of digging a few years prior.

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Thats nice!!! Didn't you like it?

 

[leatherback]

Thats nice!!! Didn't you like it?

Too many plants, and not inspired enough to get this to a decent level. Was approached by fakebook, and this guy made a decent offer. So I sold it.

 

[Josh88]

First off, I apologize for the background noise in the photo, but I’m recovering from surgery and not moving big stuff for better photo ops. This is a climbing hydrangea owned by a friend who passed away a year ago. It was for sale at the nursery where I help run their monthly group, so I did not have to pay the asking price of $350, but that’s what it’s stated value was. Due to my friend’s failing health toward the end, all of his trees were quite neglected and will take some well planned work to get into good shape. What I love about this tree is how unique the species seems to be in the bonsai world, and despite the flowers being rather large, they are spectacular when in bloom. The flaking bark is also quite beautiful. I didn’t want the tree to go to someone with no sense of where it came from, so it will reside with me for a while and I hope I can bring it to a new level of beauty.

 

[BobbyLane]

priced at £385, bought for £360 and sold for £545
prunus mume, i never really had an affinity for the material, the new owner will no doubt appreciate more

 

[thumblessprimate1]

I've been hungry for 300 usd material. Tried to reach out to The Growing Grounds、but I think his email ain't working. Want a Japanese maple with good base and tapered trunk. I'll build the rest.

 

[MananaP]

Very happy to have purchased this Zuisho White Pine from Tat, locally grown by him from seed for over 20+ years. This is one of the two oldest one he has, just a little over $500 USD i believe it is worth every penny. Trunk is close to 4", has good graceful movement and plenty of branches to choose from in the future.

 

[Adair M]

Very happy to have purchased this Zuisho White Pine from Tat, locally grown by him from seed for over 20+ years. This is one of the two oldest one he has, just a little over $500 USD i believe it is worth every penny. Trunk is close to 4", has good graceful movement and plenty of branches to choose from in the future.

The 20 years, I believe. From seed? Not so much. Airlayer probably. Cutting maybe.

 

[Hartinez]

Sure, Dave Lapeyrouse. Just wrote up a post on it here:
https://nebaribonsai.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/d-e-trees/

Wow. Just checked your blog post and the images along with it. I would LOVE one of those Stewartia. I do have family in Georgia and maybe I could do the dogwood arts and crafts festival. ? Sounds like a great road trip excuse! ?