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Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:17 pm
by bonsai4life
Hi all...just wanted some oppinions on what people thought a banksia with a 75mm base and about 500mm high was worth? I've the chance to buy one already in a bonsai pot looks very healthy with a straight trunk....
Thanks Gott

Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:44 pm
by Pup
That is a very broad question. Without a picture I would not like to hazard a guess. Some of our members, that are more familiar, with Banksia's might be able to help, if you identified the species,and posted a picture or two if possible.
Just trying to be helpful cheers

Pup
Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:48 pm
by anttal63
Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 2:56 pm
by MattA
Even with a pic you cant... its all subjective.
It comes down to what you are prepared to pay & what the owner is asking? If you can come to an agreement between yourselves thats all that matters.
Matt
Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:53 pm
by bonsai4life
thanks for the replies...i think
just sorta wanted a ball park figure on something this size.....
its a Banksia serrata/old man banksia...can't get a pic sorry....but like I said straight trunk good taper, chunky base, healthy...pretty much advanced stock.
I know its hard without a pic and also a trees worth is only what someones willing to pay.....just wanted to get an idea what others would be willing to pay?
Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:57 pm
by bonsai4life
I value the oppinions on this sight...was just hopeing for one...maybe two

Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:25 pm
by Leigh Taafe
Ok.....I sold some stock just like this - not in bonsai pots for $80 to $120 a couple of years ago.
They were 1982 vintage.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Leigh.
Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:35 pm
by bonsai4life
thanks heaps Leigh
looks like i'll be gettin it tomorrow don't really have the funds but can't pass it up don't see alot of native stock around here.....will post pics then
thanks again mate
cheers
Gott

Re: Banksia cost?
Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:45 pm
by Leigh Taafe
G'day Gott,
Oops - didnt mean to mislead you mate. I just saw you said 75mm across the base. The ones I was selling were at least double that, not to worry - just offer him what you are comfortable paying mate, as long as he is happy - all is good.