Cheaper to buy in Japan or Dealer???

[Tom C]

Quote: I will post my answer later.. Want to see what other think..

OK Joe, give it to us.

[schildkoi]

Can I buy a Koi cheaper in Japan than the same Koi here in the US...OF COURSE! BUT..... The delaer I go with will get me HIS very best price, the same as he would pay if he was buying the Koi. Then I pay a commission...21% plus expenses to get the Koi to my home. Even with all of that, I am still buying the Koi cheaper than what I could from his shop. I take the risks, its my captial investment etc. Now, once you throw the trip cost itself in, of course I am now paying substantially more, but I would for a vacation elsewhere anyway. Then throw on the endless selection alternatives not available at the "shop" and the invaluable learning lessons that occur throughout the trip and these added expenses end up being trivial in the grand scheme of things....even if they are expensive.

Steve

[jnorth]

Too many variables I think. If you are going to buy 1 koi and you are an average hobbyist then clearly its cheaper to buy from a dealer then it is to fly to Japan to buy that 1 koi. Now if I am looking to buy a GC or a bunch of super high quality koi then it would be cheaper to go to Japan plus the selection would be much better. So I guess it really depends on what you are after. Of course there is always the middle ground. Know the dealer and have him look for you while he is there. Then again how can you put a price tag on the amount of knowledge you might gain from a buying trip to Japan?

[Mike T]

JimNorth:

Right on!!! Must be because you're a muscle head, , I mean Muscle Car Buff!!! You know value...Even if you like Chevelles, at least it's a Chevy...

Aloha! Mike

[jnorth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike T JimNorth: Right on!!! Must be because you're a muscle head, , I mean Muscle Car Buff!!! You know value...Even if you like Chevelles, at least it's a Chevy... Aloha! Mike

You know I don't just own Chevelles. A little birdie told me you might like my Elky better.......


I can carry alot of pond supplies in the bed...

[Mike T]

Jim:

Now you're talking... I noticed that Bill, you and I all like the black and Red... Like the perfect Hi Utsuri...

You'll notice by the licence plate that this was as surf mobile, now it's a surf/koi mobile...

Aloha! Mike

[Bill D]

Hijacked Thread Alert!!!


OK guys... my Velle on the right, and a customer's on the left. Did I mention that red and black Chevelles and Elkies get a special discount?



Kind Regards,
Bill