Jeff Earl's first eBay California Gold pup of 2009

harveyc · 05-27-2009, 03:41 PM

Just a head's up for those interested in either buying a pup or just fascinated with the demand for these things - Jeff has listed his first pup on eBay for the year. I visited him the other day and he told me he had a waiting list from last year and had sold some to those to satisfy those and this is the first extra he's had to list on eBay. Jeff's listing describes the history and background of the banana to the best of his knowledge.

California Gold - Cold Hardy dwarf Banana plant / tree - eBay (item 290320251856 end time Jun-01-09 09:59:07 PDT)

Best wishes,

Harvey

tophersmith · 05-27-2009, 03:53 PM

I hope to have a similar Pic as mine should fruit this year

hatfam · 05-27-2009, 04:30 PM

Thanks Harvey, now we'll see if I win

just j · 05-27-2009, 09:13 PM

why are his plants so special?

chong · 05-28-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hatfam

Thanks Harvey, now we'll see if I win

Not if I can help it! (Just kidding.) Good luck to you.

harveyc · 05-28-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by just j

why are his plants so special?

J, because they have had a following for a number of years and a reputation of being reliable producers in some areas which find it challenging to produce bananas (fruits).

Part of the reputation is just from the price people pay for this selection. In 2007 there were a few auctions that went for less than $50 but in 2008 everything went considerably higher than that. I believe at least two pups were sold for about $150 in 2008!

Best wishes and good luck to hatfam!

Harvey

tophersmith · 05-28-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by harveyc

J, because they have had a following for a number of years and a reputation of being reliable producers in some areas which find it challenging to produce bananas (fruits).

Part of the reputation is just from the price people pay for this selection. In 2007 there were a few auctions that went for less than $50 but in 2008 everything went considerably higher than that. I believe at least two pups were sold for about $150 in 2008!

Best wishes and good luck to hatfam!

Harvey

I paid $100 for mine last year and felt fortunate.

harveyc · 05-28-2009, 08:46 AM

Hey, Chris, hope you get close to that for the one you're auctioning here at the org right now!

Bananaman88 · 05-28-2009, 09:06 AM

I may have some a bit later on. My CG has two pups right now but they aren't big enough to remove yet. I'll offer them here first.

harveyc · 06-07-2009, 03:40 PM

#2 is listed at California Gold - Cold Hardy dwarf Banana plant / tree - eBay (item 290322485510 end time Jun-09-09 12:35:39 PDT)

Good luck to anyone interested!

Bob · 06-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Can't believe it's already over $60....

.. I'll wait for mine to pup or one of the members here has one more reasonable.

harveyc · 06-07-2009, 08:07 PM

Wow, it was only $36 a little while ago (I bid that, figuring I'd take another for that price).

bluesky · 06-08-2009, 07:38 AM

Looks like I'll be waiting until they are no longer in high demand....bummer

tophersmith · 06-08-2009, 09:36 PM

Here's a Pic of the one I had for auction I just mailed it today

bluesky · 06-09-2009, 05:27 AM

Its beautiful...isnt it expensive to ship? The size of that looks heavy.

tophersmith · 06-09-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesky

Its beautiful...isnt it expensive to ship? The size of that looks heavy.

Just under $15, I had to modify a USPS tube a little (lots of packing tape).

harveyc · 06-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Jeff got $76.01 for his pup. Anybody from here get it? For those still looking, Frank's auction for a pup at the org is presently only at $25...get it while you can!

[Auction] Musa 'California Gold' Rooted Pup - Bananas.org

Patty in Wisc · 06-10-2009, 09:51 PM

I've been fascinated w/ Cal. Gold for awhile. Why do I have to pick the rare expensive ones LOL? My dream is to have a Ae Ae first & then CG. Someday....
Nice explanation by him of the plant!

harveyc · 06-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Hang on a year or so Patty and you may find one that won't cost much at all!

Bob · 06-11-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harveyc

Jeff got $76.01 for his pup. Anybody from here get it? For those still looking, Frank's auction for a pup at the org is presently only at $25...get it while you can!

[Auction] Musa 'California Gold' Rooted Pup - Bananas.org

That plant's no good...... you wouldn't like it!

05-27-2009, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
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