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07-02-2005, 01:38 PM
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if you do a little research before purchasing, there are some nice deals on
ebay. You can find any supplies you might need, as well as bonsai trees and pre bonsai. SteveW ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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07-02-2005, 01:49 PM
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On Feb 7, 2005, at 8:38 AM, Steven Wachs wrote:
if you do a little research before purchasing, there are some nice deals on ebay. You can find any supplies you might need, as well as bonsai trees and pre bonsai. SteveW Initially buying on eBay is convenient, but I have to say that actually going to a nursery is the best way to go. I haven't bought anything bonsai-related on eBay in at least three years, and I've been doing bonsai now for six years. The whole experience of looking at trees in person, looking at pots, etc. is good. The two nurseries I used to go to in Massachusetts when I lived in Maine were New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham MA and Bonsai West in Littleton, and both have discount tables where I've gotten some great stuff. Discount pots as well as trees. On our honeymoon last Oct. we stopped at Bonsai West on the way to Maine and I picked up a slightly rusty set of wire cutters for $5. Normally I'm sure it would have been at least $25. Of course, there is the issue of distance at times, but making the effort to go is well worth it. You can talk to people who know what they're doing, you can examine trees, pots, tools, books, etc. first hand. The Internet is great for some things, but the fact that an item is bought on eBay does not make it better. There is also a philosophical thing for me here. The professionals on the list will appreciate this. Although I realize that some people who do bonsai for a living at least part time will sell things on eBay they are probably more hobbyists than anything else. I'm willing to be corrected on this. It's just an impression. But buying items on eBay means that the item is not being bought at a nursery instead. It's foolish to decry how far it is to go to a good bonsai nursery, then buy something online which will in turn make it less likely that bonsai nurseries will thrive. Take some time and drive to a good nursery even if you need to take some time to do it. It's a great experience. Craig Cowing NY Zone b/a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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07-02-2005, 02:58 PM
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On 7 Feb 2005 at 8:48, Craig Cowing wrote:
On Feb 7, 2005, at 8:38 AM, Steven Wachs wrote: if you do a little research before purchasing, there are some nice deals on ebay. You can find any supplies you might need, as well as bonsai trees and pre bonsai. SteveW I've yet to see a decent bonsai on E-Bay. Mind you I don't look very often. SNIP There is also a philosophical thing for me here. The professionals on the list will appreciate this. Although I realize that some people who do bonsai for a living at least part time will sell things on eBay they are probably more hobbyists than anything else. I'm willing to be corrected on this. It's just an impression. But buying items on eBay means that the item is not being bought at a nursery instead. It's foolish to decry how far it is to go to a good bonsai nursery, then buy something online which will in turn make it less likely that bonsai nurseries will thrive. Take some time and drive to a good nursery even if you need to take some time to do it. It's a great experience. There's another "philosophical" issue too: SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! You'll find them all on the website (address below). Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Nature encourages no looseness, pardons no errors. Ralph Waldo Emerson ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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07-02-2005, 03:07 PM
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One of the best ways to get supplies and everything bonsai is to attend
conferences: local, regional, national and international. Check the calendars on the various bonsai websites and enjoy yourself. Seems like this conversation is North east oriented so far so may I suggest: MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Spring Festival http://www.midatlanticbonsai.freeservers.com/ in April...it has a great vendor area The World Bonsai Federation Convention http://www.bonsai-wbff.org/wbc5/reg.htm in May 2005 ABS 2006 Learning Seminars www.abs.org in June 2006...Details to come out in next issue of ABS Journal plus many local clubs who often have vendors at their shows or know of many local bonsai studios. Pauline F Muth ZONE 4 West Charlton NY 12010 www.pfmbonsai.com -----Original Message----- From: Internet Bonsai Club ]On Behalf Of Craig Cowing Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 8:49 AM To: Subject: [IBC] bonsai supplies On Feb 7, 2005, at 8:38 AM, Steven Wachs wrote: if you do a little research before purchasing, there are some nice deals on ebay. You can find any supplies you might need, as well as bonsai trees and pre bonsai. SteveW Initially buying on eBay is convenient, but I have to say that actually going to a nursery is the best way to go. I haven't bought anything bonsai-related on eBay in at least three years, and I've been doing bonsai now for six years. The whole experience of looking at trees in person, looking at pots, etc. is good. The two nurseries I used to go to in Massachusetts when I lived in Maine were New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham MA and Bonsai West in Littleton, and both have discount tables where I've gotten some great stuff. Discount pots as well as trees. On our honeymoon last Oct. we stopped at Bonsai West on the way to Maine and I picked up a slightly rusty set of wire cutters for $5. Normally I'm sure it would have been at least $25. Of course, there is the issue of distance at times, but making the effort to go is well worth it. You can talk to people who know what they're doing, you can examine trees, pots, tools, books, etc. first hand. The Internet is great for some things, but the fact that an item is bought on eBay does not make it better. There is also a philosophical thing for me here. The professionals on the list will appreciate this. Although I realize that some people who do bonsai for a living at least part time will sell things on eBay they are probably more hobbyists than anything else. I'm willing to be corrected on this. It's just an impression. But buying items on eBay means that the item is not being bought at a nursery instead. It's foolish to decry how far it is to go to a good bonsai nursery, then buy something online which will in turn make it less likely that bonsai nurseries will thrive. Take some time and drive to a good nursery even if you need to take some time to do it. It's a great experience. Craig Cowing NY Zone b/a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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