S Clark Wrote:
trees as low as $300.00. The story details a woman leaving for work after

Your surprised that the trees were only worth $300? People have been killed over pocket change. It's a sad world at times.

Keep your eyes open. Let's catch
some of these low lifes and enjoy your trees as long as you have them.

I agree! I think it would be obvious that a tree was stolen or not by who you buy them from. Reputable nurseries and individuals (recommended by others in Bonsai) are usually safe. Ebay is another story, but even there, common sense should help. Don't
buy anything out of the back of a truck, especially if there is a soiled shovel sitting right next to it! ;-)

Len

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Here in Rochester, NY, the local newspaper reported today that a someone
recently stole 37 "rare" Japanese maples from a local nursery (Grossman's
Country Nursery). The thefts occurred over two days, last Thursday and
Friday. The value of the the trees was estimated to be between $3500 and
$4000. Be on the look out for anyone trying to sell rare maple varieties.

Jim

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Here in Rochester, NY, the local newspaper reported today that a someone
recently stole 37 "rare" Japanese maples from a local nursery BRBR

Bill Valavanis had a valuable maple bonsai stolen.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)

Here in Rochester, NY, the local newspaper reported today that a someone
recently stole 37 "rare" Japanese maples from a local nursery (Grossman's
Country Nursery). The thefts occurred over two days, last Thursday and
Friday. The value of the the trees was estimated to be between $3500 and
$4000. Be on the look out for anyone trying to sell rare maple varieties.

Jim

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++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++
************************************************** ******************************
-- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ --
+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++

Here in Rochester, NY, the local newspaper reported today that a someone
recently stole 37 "rare" Japanese maples from a local nursery BRBR

Bill Valavanis had a valuable maple bonsai stolen.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)