Galicia Negra

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springlakenj

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Posted 1348883591	Reply with quote #1

I saw this fig posted on ebay. No luck on the search on this forum. Seller Treesofjoy (Bass) Anyone have details/experience/opinions? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261104531353 __________________ John G. Spring Lake Hts, NJ Zone 7A

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348883933	Reply with quote #2

I asked that question too. This may help, ask Bass for more details Attached Images image.jpg (148.18 KB, 266 views) __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

gorgi

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Posted 1348884422	Reply with quote #3

Sure looks very , very eye appealing! Someday I'll have it... __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

springlakenj

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Posted 1348884545	Reply with quote #4

Thanks Jennifer, was curious if someone w a collection could provide some comparisions. Running out of space here, looking at the photo makes me want to bid! LOL. __________________ John G. Spring Lake Hts, NJ Zone 7A

Pattee

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Posted 1348884581	Reply with quote #5

Quote: Originally Posted by gorgi Sure looks very , very eye appealing! Someday I'll have it... I agree with "someday" for me too - love the purple pulp! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

springlakenj

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Posted 1348884844	Reply with quote #6

It just blasted up to $152.50. I'm out til next year! __________________ John G. Spring Lake Hts, NJ Zone 7A

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348885434	Reply with quote #7

I think I will add to my wish list. Yep, it's a unique fig.... Hmmmm.. I am fighting the urge..... __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Pattee

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Posted 1348886177	Reply with quote #8

LOL Jennifer . I added it to my wish list . Good luck if you decide to bid! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

Gina

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Posted 1348886280	Reply with quote #9

I also saw that fig on ebay and thought it one of the prettiest figs I've seen. I was even thinking of bidding till the price took off. Hopefully it tastes as good as it looks. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348887239	Reply with quote #10

Darn purple pulp... __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Gina

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Posted 1348887365	Reply with quote #11

Up to $167 with less than a day to go..... __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Howie73x

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Posted 1348903907	Reply with quote #12

Geez, I stopped at 200.00. If the high bidder is reading this, stop bidding and I'll send you free cuttings! __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

Howie73x

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Posted 1348904143	Reply with quote #13

Yay Im the highest bidder at 202.50! __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

paully22

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Posted 1348918644	Reply with quote #14

Appetizing looking fig. Congrats to Bass and the "new owner". I guess i have to look around harder in Vancouver,Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa. There are thousands of fig trees here in Vancouver & the ethnic community here is large. Just look at Adriano's collection. Some are gems if grown in similar climatic conditions where they originated.

DesertDance

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Posted 1348920657	Reply with quote #15

Taking a few minutes to check the forum. Wow! Congrats Howie! Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348929348	Reply with quote #16

Go go go howie! Think of me for cuttings next year- love that fig.... __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Willofig

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Posted 1348929505	Reply with quote #17

6 hours left,and up to $212.50,good luck!!! __________________ Mario zone 6a Willowick,Oh

Howie73x

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Posted 1348929704	Reply with quote #18

UGH! Im high bidder but at 222.50. Dont know how much higher, I want to go. If high bidder read that, I'm kidding I'm going ALL the way! If I win I promise you guys cuttings! __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

Willofig

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Posted 1348930264	Reply with quote #19

Good luck Howie,hope you win!!!! __________________ Mario zone 6a Willowick,Oh

Pattee

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Posted 1348931495	Reply with quote #20

Wow 232.50 so far and 6hrs to go ! Howie good luck if you are still in it !! Purple pulp has us all in love !! Some day.....sigh __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

Willofig

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Posted 1348932136	Reply with quote #21

Purple Haze,running threw are brains!!! Good luck __________________ Mario zone 6a Willowick,Oh

Gina

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Posted 1348934527	Reply with quote #22

Good luck Howie. Consider me one of your new 100 best friends. ;) ;) With a fig as desirable as this one, if you get it, you could make some really nice trades for those cuttings and get everything on your wishlist .... and probably more. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

paully22

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Posted 1348938339	Reply with quote #23

This is very funny. What a big price. A new fig addict ??? Good luck guys/gals.

Howie73x

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Posted 1348950342	Reply with quote #24

High bidder at 257.00 with under an hour. Dang it, can the other bidder please stop, for gods sake!! My wife is pregnant and I am moving soon, but I really want the Galicia Negra! __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

Howie73x

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Posted 1348952179	Reply with quote #25

Holy moly at 335.00 with 16 mins left. If the auction goes for over 500.00, my wife is gonna kill me. __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

springlakenj

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Posted 1348953171	Reply with quote #26

405 woohoo!!!! done! __________________ John G. Spring Lake Hts, NJ Zone 7A

Howie73x

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Posted 1348953195	Reply with quote #27

Yay, I won! but at a cost of 405.00! Hope my wife doesn't get too mad at me. __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

springlakenj

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Posted 1348953232	Reply with quote #28

Howie, did you win? __________________ John G. Spring Lake Hts, NJ Zone 7A

Pattee

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Posted 1348953343	Reply with quote #29

Wow - Congratulations Howie !!! Congrats to Bass !! Sure hope you will sell some cuttings ( one can hope!). A tree's out of my range. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

c2meang

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Posted 1348953405	Reply with quote #30

Congrats Howie... can I be your best friend..? :p. I quit watching when it went over $200. That's a beautiful looking fig. __________________ Peter Magnolia, AR Zone 8a Wish list: Maltese Falcon, Maltese Beauty, Galicia Negra, Col de Dame Gris, Toni's Brown Italian, LSU Red

Willofig

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Posted 1348953578	Reply with quote #31

Tell her it was a early Christmas gift for you and you will match it for her! Good luck with it. __________________ Mario zone 6a Willowick,Oh

newnandawg

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Posted 1348953678	Reply with quote #32

Good job Howie. Glad I decided to stay out.

musillid

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Posted 1348954799	Reply with quote #33

Bass, I have an old Chevy I want you sell. Howie, are you interested in an old - uh - vintage Chevy? __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

lukeott

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Posted 1348962607	Reply with quote #34

405.00 I'm sorry, you guys are nuts. I'm happy for Bass, but that's just crazy. Looks like I'm done with e-bay, I can't compete with the rich guys. Have at it. luke

newnandawg

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Posted 1348962954	Reply with quote #35

Supply and demand. How many times has this beautiful looking fig appeared?

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348966499	Reply with quote #36

:-) __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

lukeott

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Posted 1348967918	Reply with quote #37

That's not just supply and demand, that's having money, and more money then the next person. Rich and the richer. I not saying it's a bad thing, I'm saying, I'm not rich or richer. Seeing the prices lately on ebay, tells me people with alot more money then I, are bidding on fig trees. I'm thrilled for the sellers, just know I can't bid these prices. As a matter of fact, I'm not sure if I personally know someone that could bid 405.00 on a small fig tree. If you can spend this kind of money on this, I'm happy for you, really. I think if you can afford it, buy three or four. I have bought many trees of ebay, but at these prices, I'm out. luke

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348970683	Reply with quote #38

Wooh, that is steep. So just wait till the premium figs "col de dame(s)" come out on eBay. That will be fun to watch. __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Gina

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Posted 1348972128	Reply with quote #39

Let me be the first to update my wish list... You never know. ;) __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Howie73x

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Posted 1348980480	Reply with quote #40

Quote: Originally Posted by musillid Bass, I have an old Chevy I want you sell. Howie, are you interested in an old - uh - vintage Chevy? Lol you're too funny. Hit me up next year, I'll spread the love and send you some cuttings. Some things in life are worth it. I mean how else would I acquire a tree from Galicia? That to me is priceless. Life's too short, not to sample that amazing purple pulp!! __________________ Zone 8 So Cal desert Wishlist- Rouge de Bordeaux, Fig de Parfum, St. Rita, Pastiliere, Norland, Smith, (Native) du Argentile, Col de Dame Noir,

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1348980956	Reply with quote #41

Darn purple pulp :-) You sound happy. Congratulations __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

tmc2009

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Posted 1348982760	Reply with quote #42

Col de dame is the new premier fig? I'll have to throw some more fertilizer on the cutting I started this year. Quote: Originally Posted by jenniferarino83 Wooh, that is steep. So just wait till the premium figs "col de dame(s)" come out on eBay. That will be fun to watch. __________________ Tom Massachusetts Zone 6b

tmc2009

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Posted 1348982871	Reply with quote #43

These bidding wars on ebay for figs has the makings of a new reality tv show, "Fig Wars" __________________ Tom Massachusetts Zone 6b

mnedelcu

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Posted 1348996591	Reply with quote #44

$405.Hmmm.......No comment.Same story every time,every year a NEW fig with a new name, is coming out from...nowhere.A year or two later,everybody has it.

gorgi

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Posted 1349000017	Reply with quote #45

My congrats to Bass for breaking this crazy, crazy fig-world $$$ record. A really nice find. Is Galiica the NW tip of Spain? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galicia_%28Spain%29 Congrats also to the winner too. I do sense some sentimental (place/memory) involved in that aggressive biding. If such a case, one should point it very clearly (before hand), and we good FF members do take care of any such genuine requests. Right now, I am taking care for one such a special request for BC#95. Also, thank you Edarena, for (quite a while back) sending me my special request for a BC#35... __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

DesertDance

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Posted 1349008655	Reply with quote #46

You are moving? Oh no! I was thinking if you put it in the ground it will grow enough cuttings for all of us! I missed the whole bidding drama. I thought you already won it on my first post when you were high bidder. Too busy with grandkids here in Cincinnati. So very happy for you and Bass, and good luck finding that new house! Congratulations on the baby! Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

lukeott

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Posted 1349029710	Reply with quote #47

Bass has posted a second one on e-bay. My guess is you better start with a min. 300.00 starting bid. You guys will waste your time with small bids. Will we see 450.00 on this one? luke

cis4elk

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Posted 1349029943	Reply with quote #48

Here we go again. I agree, this is like a game show or reality show. What fun. Just had to put in a bid, and now I'm done. Kind of like buying a lotto ticket except my chances are 0. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

Pattee

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Posted 1349030078	Reply with quote #49

Quote: Originally Posted by tmc2009 These bidding wars on ebay for figs has the makings of a new reality tv show, "Fig Wars" LOL that's too funny - but hey ya never know !!! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

gorgi

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Posted 1349030182	Reply with quote #50

What happened to ebay any 2nd chance offer (poor guy/gal!) ... greed? __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

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