vp999
Omono
At least the shipping is free.
What are people thinkjng
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Here's another one. JRP that looks like they took it straight from a nursery where it was grown as a landscape tree, potted it up in a mica pot, did little to no actual work to transform it into anything remotely resembling bonsai, and now they're trying to resell it for thousands.
I bought a JRP of this exact same variety, similar size, at least as much potential for bonsai (if not more) for under $100 from Home Depot's garden center before Christmas from their selection of potted Christmas trees.
Edit: Added a link to the thread for the Home Depot JRP that I bought, for comparison.
I bought a JRP of this exact same variety, similar size, at least as much potential for bonsai (if not more) for under $100 from Home Depot's garden center before Christmas from their selection of potted Christmas trees.
Edit: Added a link to the thread for the Home Depot JRP that I bought, for comparison.
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Dragon60
Shohin
But this one is 83 years old!
vp999
Omono
I am sure there's official certification showing that its 83 years old too.
canoeguide
Chumono
Why have many trees in many styles, when you can just have one tree with every style?
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
When it comes to thought, some people stop at nothing.
Scrogdor
Chumono
Maybe it’s because it says it’s 74 years old. Not sure how one would ver verify that besides cutting the tree open
Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
Maybe a core sampling is part of the price.
Crazy Diamond
Omono
Hey guys I sell this #bonsai #givememoney #youareidiot amazing plant 8000 years old aprox styled by kimura himself and in a antique chinese pot valued in 30000 dollars
Look at any of the on-line auctions pricing is ridiculous.
But people keep paying them .
I bid on a plant on-line fair price but then added 80% in shipping packaging drop off fees 25 bucks to hand to shipper canceled sale on the spot.
But people keep paying them .
I bid on a plant on-line fair price but then added 80% in shipping packaging drop off fees 25 bucks to hand to shipper canceled sale on the spot.
Zerobear
Yamadori
I'll try not to comment on that specific specimen, but I see many things that are overpriced on ebay and am always reluctant to base my opinion of value on what anything costs on ebay. IMO, ebay should use "Sell it here because there is a sucker born every minute!" as their site motto.View attachment 418999
Based on this valuation…. My bonsai collection worth almost as much as Bezos at the moment
Ply
Mame
The way money laundering would work in this situation is that the buyer and seller would work together. The buyer would use illegally gained money (i.e. from crime) to buy the bonsai. The 'problem' with illegally gained money is that you can't deposit significant amounts, or make very large purchases with it. The government would eventually kindly ask you where you're getting all of that money, or why you're buying a $300k house with cash. After this traction however, the seller now has legally obtained money and can deposit it, as the seller can claim he obtained the money with the legal transaction of this bonsai.
This just one way this could work though, there are many, many ways money laundering can be structured.
I highly doubt this is money laundering though.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
The thought that stops thought is the only thought that ought to be stopped.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
The million dollar Jade is definitely a front for human trafficking....no question.
Just look at the guy with the Denver shirt and the black shades.....dead give away.
Just look at the guy with the Denver shirt and the black shades.....dead give away.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Nice Literati.Hey guys I sell this #bonsai #givememoney #youareidiot amazing plant 8000 years old aprox styled by kimura himself and in a antique chinese pot valued in 30000 dollars
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Is that with free shipping?Hey guys I sell this #bonsai #givememoney #youareidiot amazing plant 8000 years old aprox styled by kimura himself and in a antique chinese pot valued in 30000 dollars
shinmai
Chumono
I think my ‘best offer’ would be more like $22.95.View attachment 418999
Based on this valuation…. My bonsai collection worth almost as much as Bezos at the moment
bonhe
Masterpiece
This is my hypothesis. The buyer and seller know each other. The buyer is the one wants to laundry money.
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Crazy Diamond
Omono
No
I would lose money if I do that