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Post by gaspipe on Feb 12, 2020 14:49:20 GMT -8
Great selection of Frits on eBay ; but the prices seem obscene . They don’t seem to be selling .Am I crazy or are those specimens way over priced?
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Post by mothman27 on Feb 12, 2020 16:27:15 GMT -8
I agree. He usually does a bunch of insect auctions at the end of the year into spring but this year he switched to "buy it now" listings and the prices are super high. Especially with the $12 shipping i'm not interested. He does have an insane selection.
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Post by leptraps on Feb 13, 2020 5:09:52 GMT -8
I am always amazed at the Lepidopterists, even Entomologists, who spend lots of money on specimens.
I sometimes have difficulty preparing specimens as I collect them.
I recently visited a friend who collects Lepidoptera from Peru. He goes twice a year for two weeks. He comes home with 1500+ specimens. The Arctidae he can only ID 30%. He has told me the moths are virtually unknown, with the exception of Saturnidae and Sphingidae.
I will stick with North America.
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Post by trehopr1 on Feb 13, 2020 12:05:13 GMT -8
Insect hobbyists spend money on things they fancy because they simply cannot collect those things themselves. Not everyone has the luxury of time to travel about or the copious amounts of cash it takes just traveling --- without even swinging a net. Most folks don't want to navigate the red tape of import/export permits or possible customs seizures.
Then of coarse, even if you happen to travel outside of your country "for the hunt" and you make it back with your goodies; chances are that much of what you find at least Lepidoptera - wise won't necessarily always be in Al or A1- condition. Also, arrive at the wrong time and you may not find much at all surprisingly (too dry, cool, or wet for example).
Lastly, it could be said that some enthusiasts (even rabid or knowledgeable) ones in a particular group may not simply be "field men". Maybe questionable health, poor blood pressure, heat intolerance etc etc. --- all add up to someone being incapable of enjoying the adventure of "the hunt".
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Post by gaspipe on Feb 13, 2020 17:27:24 GMT -8
Insect hobbyists spend money on things they fancy because they simply cannot collect those things themselves. Not everyone has the luxury of time to travel about or the copious amounts of cash it takes just traveling --- without even swinging a net. Most folks don't want to navigate the red tape of import/export permits or possible customs seizures. Then of coarse, even if you happen to travel outside of your country "for the hunt" and you make it back with your goodies; chances are that much of what you find at least Lepidoptera - wise won't necessarily always be in Al or A1- condition. Also, arrive at the wrong time and you may not find much at all surprisingly (too dry, cool, or wet for example). Lastly, it could be said that some enthusiasts (even rabid or knowledgeable) ones in a particular group may not simply be "field men". Maybe questionable health, poor blood pressure, heat intolerance etc etc. --- all add up to someone being incapable of enjoying the adventure of "the hunt". Great points . I was mentioning it because several other sites off EBay sell similar specimens for a fraction of the cost as the eBay seller in question. |
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Post by exoticimports on Feb 14, 2020 5:53:11 GMT -8
If you want to make money put it on eBay. It seems many people buy exclusively on eBay. I know people who buy from other sources and flip immediately on eBay. And, chances are that even at stupid prices it will sell on eBay.
Chuck
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Post by mothman27 on Feb 14, 2020 6:25:34 GMT -8
There are of course the 10% selling fees though...
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Post by leptraps on Feb 15, 2020 5:15:52 GMT -8
I have not visited EBay in years. So yesterday I went and took a look. I was amazed at what was offered and even more amazed at how much was being "bid" or the asking price.
Last night a friend and fellow Lepidopterist called just to check up on me. The conversation turned to buying specimens, dealers of Lepidoptera, and who these people are that both buy an sell. Certain names were discussed. And one name in particular came up who I will not mention. However, he is without a shadow of a doubt, a true Rectal Orifice. There is not enough Preparation H to fix this pain in the Arse. And by the way, go look up the definition of Arse: A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
My fist though, Washington DC and the houses of Congress. I read someplace on line that Washington DC area sewage system process more waste water and excrement conveyed in there sewers than other other location in the United State with the exception of Hollywood, California.
I have established a routine since moving to Aurora, Ohio. Part of that daily routine is mounting 20+ specimens and placing 25+ specimens into my collection. And the first of each month I check my PCB for pest proofing.
I could not imagine the cost if I attempted to do that routine with purchased specimens. This AM I mounted 26 specimens from the Beartooth Platuea area and Clay's Butte, both in Wyoming. This included several gorgeous Plusininae: Syngrapha octoscripta and Autographa pseudogamma. I could not imagine the cost of this specimens if there was a market for them. However, just going out to Wyoming and collecting and experiencing the shear beauty of the Rocky Mountains is phenomenal.
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