9" KIKSUI High Quality Live Koi Fish Start Price USD 205.00 Current Price USD 205.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Mililani, HI See more about '9" KIKSUI High Quality Live Koi Fish' Description KIKSUIKikusui are scaleless, metallic red and white Koi.SEX: FemaleYEAR OF BIRTH: 2007SIZE: 24cm (9.6in)BREEDER: HosokaiEstimated value of the koi: $700What Determines the Price of Koi?Selecting Koi is a very important procedure in producing good Koi. The priceof Koi is determined by its lineage, variety, and the number of Koi itwas chosen from.A pair of Koi produces more than half a million babies. Then, we choose100,000 out of 500,000, 10,000 out of 100,000, 1000 out of 10,000 and 10out of 1000. The price of Koi differs depending upon the level abovethat the Koi are from.The finest quality diamonds are chosen and polished by skilledcraftsmen, and also, the clarity of a diamond determines its value.Our Nishikigoi are chosen by breeders with a 40-year experience. Brandsare established by the breeders, and these brands affect Koi’s value.Also, just like dogs, the lineage is a crucial factor for Nishikigoi.The Koi KKF owns have parents with champion titles in Japan, and that isproof of their good lineage, like a certificate of pedigree, so tospeak. Champions at National Koi Shows in Japan are worth more than$300,000 each.*Please understand, we cannot guarantee the sex of the Koi even though we use our very best judgment with the expertise and experience we have. We try to check the signs and indication of sex, but some Koi are very difficult to distinguish between male or female. This is why even the breeders are not always accurate on the sex of their Koi. KKF DELIVERY GUARANTEE:Kodama Koi Farm will guarantee the life of your koi during shipment and within 24 hours of koi delivery.  If anything should happen to your koi during shipment, or within the first  24 hours of you receiving your koi, please contact us.SHIPPING INFORMATION:The cost of shipping your eBay koi is FREE*!  We can overnight ship to anywhere in the US mainland and Canada.  Local pickup from our farm in Mililani, Hawaii is also available.*We will not ship out your koi without first contacting you.  Our office will need at least two daysnotice prior to shipping out to set up your shipping date (for example - to ship on Wednesday, we need to know by closing time on Monday, 3pm HST).  The two days allows us to getall paperwork done and have the health status of your koi checked prior to shipment.**Please remember that koi are living animals, and could fall ill at any time.  If for any reason your koi cannot ship out, you will be contacted and receive a full refund.   Place a Bid!