Re: BACPS meeting (Ceph. prices)

John Taylor [The Banshee] (rphjt@minyos.xx.rmit.OZ.AU)
Wed, 12 Aug 92 10:58:24 +0000

>
> Well this was an alleged giant form, but still, it was in 3" pots.
> The bottom line at auctions is that prices go artificially high as
> people get caught up in the moment.

It's true that people can and do tend to get carried away at auctions and pay
more than the item is worth, but US$50 for even a giant Cephalotus is pretty
amazing. I certainly hope the plant grows extremely well for the (un?)lucky
buyer ;-).

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