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Quote: Originally Posted by KDSD This was from Don Chandler on other forum where I asked about showing: Ok so I don't import Koi or sell Koi am just dry goods only/designing/counsultation/Installation........does this then mean I can enter your show? Based on this answer and what you have in your rules? It seems tha ZNA rules state no dealers (Wet/Dry) anyone profiting from the business or employee's. So need to have a clear answer on this. I have a personal collection and have have had it for years, but have always been turned down because of my biz am in. I can't show at my own show S.D. so have not even tried .............so if someone could answer this I would thank you.

KDSD

I am in the same situation as you. I have been told, in no uncertain terms, that under the ZNA rules, a pond builder is considered "professional". I've stopped fighting the issue even though I don't see the corolation between building ponds and having a personal collection of koi and wish to compete as an amateur. The bottom line is this: IF YOU SELL DRY PRODUCTS OR INSTALL PONDS, INCLUDING FILTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSIDERED BY ZNA RULES TO BE A PROFESSIONAL!!

If you would like to pm me to ask any further info, feel free to do so.

Mike Perret