Re: seed auctions
I agree .....wayne
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Papez <apapez@home.com>
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Date: Monday, January 15, 2001 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: seed auctions
>Raffling would be a better solution and would make more money. You get 5 or
>ten dollars from everyone on the list and that way your not excluding
>anyone. Just my 2 cents
>
>andrew
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <COMPUTRESE@aol.com>
>To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 1:32 PM
>Subject: Re: seed auctions
>
>
>> In a message dated 1/15/01 9:43:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>> pumpkinpiper@hotmail.com writes:
>>
>> << I raise arabian horses and sell/buy at auctions all the time.
>> The prices for some of these critters is definatly getting out of hand.
>But
>> to bid is "my" choice.And what about our own contests. I see many of the
>> prize monies are also increasing for our giant fruit. >>
>>
>> My two cents:
>>
>> Auctioning livestock, furniture, antiques, giant pumpkins etc. is not the
>> same as autioning a seed. With the former, you can see what you're
getting
>up
>> front. There is no proof that the seed up for auction is going to
>germinate,
>> much less produce. It's not like seeds come with certifiable pedigrees
and
>we
>> can predict growing conditions.
>>
>> I think we have to step back and look at this....yes, good seed is
>important
>> to competitive growers. However, there is no scientific proof that AG
seed
>> from one giant pumpkin is better than the next. When there is, and the
>seed
>> is certifiable, then let the autions go. $300 is still high IMHO.
>>
>> I'll spend the $300 (and then some) on organic matter, insecticides, fert
>and
>> garden accessories. At least I know I'm spending money on plants that are
>up
>> and running.
>>
>> I guess this topic is somewhat moot. There are merits on both sides, my
>main
>> point is that $300 or for that matter, anywhere in the hundred dollar
>range
>> or above is, in my opinion, excessive for a pumpkin seed.
>>
>> Barb
>>
>>
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