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I personally think that dynamic allows folks who love the hobby to find a way to do it full time while others who like it also who may not be able or want to do it full time to truly both enjoy it together.
a passionate person who learns, buys wisely, and does well can ALSO do everything a wealthy person is paying someone else to do. So what is the issue? Big shows draw out large levels of competition. Some are so dedicated they do it all day every day and are called 'professionals'. Others, who can do it just as well if they apply themselves, work jobs and play and compete to. So whether it is a full time or working person raising the koi, it still has to be hand raised and cared for. Some may prefer to pay a pro to do that. I see nothing wrong with that. In fact, it is rather smart if you have money and would rather spend your time doing funner things!!! Like island hopping, and know those jewels are getting the tlc they need to reach their potential.
There are lots of back room koi that could take gc's that are hidden away like secrets and treasured. Some lucky guy might stumble on one or two of them. Some lucky guys might have some and not tell anyone cuz they like it like that. Kind of like searching the world for the perfect wave, folks who love it and can spend lots of time and money looking and searching and calling and doing all they can to find that perfect jewel. Nothing wrong with that. When they find it they want it to come to the show looking as good as possible....
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