Koi fish pricing help
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What a pain to catch them all!
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The quality of koi (and therefore the price) is primarily determined by symmetry, shape, and pattern/color. Size really isn't as big of a factor.There are more big "backyard pond" grade koi out there than people who want them, so these koi are essentially worthless money-wise unless you come across someone who thinks a big koi must be worth a lot regardless of the traits listed, and will give you some money (which is possible on craigslist). I wouldn't charge more than about $10 each, but you can always start high and haggle with anyone interested.
If you can ship.. I would say ebay them.
A buddy of mine gets fish in from Blackwater Koi Creek Farm down in Florida.. he's actually a vendor.. a 4" ugly as Hell fish will go for upwards of $100.
Ebay "Kttw" and you will see his fish.
But on CL, I would say you could probably get around $10 a pc.
The biggest thing with koi is that they are meant to be seen from the top.. so the better pattern on the top, the better chance of it selling.
A buddy of mine gets fish in from Blackwater Koi Creek Farm down in Florida.. he's actually a vendor.. a 4" ugly as Hell fish will go for upwards of $100.
Ebay "Kttw" and you will see his fish.
But on CL, I would say you could probably get around $10 a pc.
The biggest thing with koi is that they are meant to be seen from the top.. so the better pattern on the top, the better chance of it selling.