Re: Whats it worth to you?
Richard J. Noffke wrote:
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> To all:
>
> The missing Alice business is almost over, however I need some input on one
> thing from you all. The crooks are caught and the case is being processed,
> now the DA's office is asking me how much the pumpkin is worth- in order
> for the young ones to pay restitution. Its a hard question to answer,
> since giant pumpkins really aren't a commonly sold product, and they have
> value beyond monetary terms.
>
> The Question:
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> How much is a 500 pound giant pumpkin worth in terms of dollars?
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> Has anyone sold one? To whom and for how much?
>
> Thanks in advance for everyones input,
>
> Rick from Wisconsin
Hi Rick,
My suggestion is to add up all your labor; cost of sprays, fertilizers,
seed etc., and "mental Anguish". Also, I spoke with someone here who
sold his 400+ pumpkin for $100.00. He said that in the big cities you
could probably get alot more.
Bev from N.C.
