| Pond Digger
I too like the idea of adding a cash pot to the next contest. There is one caviat that all must be aware of. When a dealer goes to Japan, he is there (usually) for one thing - buying a lot of fish for his spring/summer or fall/winter season. The pace at which they travel is faster than a speeding bullet so they can visit as many breeders as possible within (usually) a one week period. It doesn't leave much time for them to stand around and wait while a hobbyist goes gaga over all the fish they will see. It's overwhelming, as Beniguy can attest to -right Ed?!?!? So, most dealers don't mind if they have one, maybe two guests along, but three really cramps their style of being able to buy all the fish they need for the season. Just something to keep in mind, unless they're making this a separate trip just for the hobbyists involved. Then, the prices go up because the volume of fish purchased goes WAY DOWN and you lose the ability to get a really great deal on the fish.
Just my two cents worth from being there 7 times.
Mike |