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and one bit of logic...buying the "best Koi" Trophy is accepted, and that is why it is done. the trophy indicates who owns the best koi at that moment.
Whereas competing for the "best pet koi" trophy is about how well someone has created a koi through building a pond, understanding all the parameters (bloodlines, choosing tategois, nutrition, maintaining water, and just plain dumb luck.)
The owner of the best pet would have the hobby wanting to come by and check out his pond...
Lying to get the trophy would quickly be questioned, and the recipient found out in short order...and the understanding that the lie would quickly be questioned, and the public embarassment of not being what the "Hobbyist" claimed would probably keep all but the most vain and stupid from attempting to publically lie about their "abilities".
Plus pretty much we share pics of our pets here and through Emails...most of us know what the other person is trying to get done, and has to work with.
Except me...i still can't see a foot deep into that lake...the cool thing is that everyday a "different" koi shows up.
the more i think about it though....which trophy would you want? the one your fish won (the GC), or the trophy YOU won (by finding, raising and/or maintaining a good koi?
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