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Old 03-30-2005   #26 (permalink)
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Like most things wheather associating with a dealer is a good thing - depends on the dealer. If the dealer is way more experienced, trustworthy, and willing to teach it is a great way to go. You can learn a lot from the right dealers.

It is interesting to see at koi shows in the U.S. which dealers hang out together and which keep mostly to themselves with just a few special customers around. Beware of dealers that seem to do most of their business with customers via long distance. I guess the flipside is why don't local koi keepers support this dealer. Also think twice when a dealer bashes all other dealers.

Buying and supporting a few well selected dealers is a good thing if you choose your dealers and breeders wisely.
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