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Post by johnnyboy on Jan 24, 2012 13:56:54 GMT -8
I notice that, in the classified adds, someone has posted a picture of a M. ugandensis with callipers, measuring 8.8cm. This measurement also includes a gap of around 14mm between the end of the callipers and the beetle's horn. So it is probably nearer 75mm long.
Perhaps he's either referring to a different specimen, or he's very optimistic!
Johnny
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Post by dertodesking on Jan 24, 2012 14:09:49 GMT -8
Johnny, Good spot!  I hadn't seen that...but here's the picture of the offending "measurement" for all to see... ;D LOL !!! Simon Attachments:
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Post by admin on Jan 24, 2012 14:11:56 GMT -8
I saw that too. Strange.
Up until now I have been blocking ads from Uganda because 99% of them go bad. But they keep on coming, so I'm starting to let a few of the better ones go up to see what happens. But everyone should use extreme caution with Ugandan dealers. They do not have a good track record in insect trading from my 11 years experience running the Classifieds. Sorry to say that but the numbers don't lie.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2012 14:52:54 GMT -8
I've actually bought this specimen. It is 88mm in length. The measurements don't start on the calipers until a while down the shaft. the front tip of the beetle does start at 1mm.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2012 15:07:42 GMT -8
i think this is a larger picture. I've never had a problem with ugandan dealers, i have never had to send any money first. Attachments:
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Post by admin on Jan 24, 2012 17:05:58 GMT -8
i think this is a larger picture. I've never had a problem with ugandan dealers, i have never had to send any money first. You are lucky! All I hear are complaints about Uganda deals gone wrong. |
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Post by orthoptera on Jan 24, 2012 17:38:59 GMT -8
Are you going to auction this one Pete??!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 1:10:14 GMT -8
yes it will be for sale. with ugandan or any african dealers, just do not send money first. if they want to trade, they will send the parcel. if they don't, they don't.
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pete
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Post by johnnyboy on Jan 25, 2012 5:54:17 GMT -8
Good to know it's a genuine 88mm, big size for a great species.
Johnny
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Post by dertodesking on Jan 25, 2012 9:32:54 GMT -8
Peter,
You say you've bought it...but have you actually received it yet?
Simon
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 13:46:08 GMT -8
the specimen has been posted and i have the tracking number. if it arrives, i'll let you know.
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pete
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Post by orthoptera on Jan 25, 2012 15:13:30 GMT -8
That's interesting that it's already sold, as he sent me a price for it today as if it were still available (a price that I'm quite sure you would not have agreed to!!) I wish you luck......at least you didn't send money in advance - worst case is you don't get the specimen, but I hope you do!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 15:22:03 GMT -8
The people i buy from in uganda seem to always advertise the same beetles i have already purchased from them. Just be ware of african dealers. If buyers have already turned down the high asking price, maybe i got it cheaper. Ugandensis of this size will bring high end prices from collectors. As i've said, i must be one of the lucky ones as i have never had a problem with them. If they have offered you the specimen they were obviously trying to dupe you. Anyone reading this that has been offered the ugandensis, then don't buy it untill i confirm wether or not they have sent it to me.
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pete
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