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Old 05-09-2005   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bekko
A koi dealer is a professional - whether or not it is their sole source of livelihood, whether or not that show a profit at the end of the year, and whether or not they are knowledgable. But, how about someone who imports fish for themselves and buys a few extras to resell to their friends? How about someone who sells a fish to make room in their pond for an upgrade? I agree with B.Scott, its a grey area with no sharp divide and very little guidance.

-steve hopkins
But, how about someone who imports fish for themselves and buys a few extras to resell to their friends?

Professional by no means. Hobbyist yes. Nice guy to his friends yes. If the hobbyist breaks even and makes no money then thats cool, but still not a professional.

How about someone who sells a fish to make room in their pond for an upgrade?

Professional by no means. Hobbyist yes.

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