Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

[gaffer]

Hey all,

I made up some of these for xmas gifts for my friends & family, and I have some left over to sell. They are real butterflies/beetles that are professionally mounted by myself (I am an entomologist) and come complete in the frames & everthing. They will also have the latin names, common names (if they exist), and the country of origin of the specimens on the back.

Don't get burned by those guys at the mall. You will find that my prices are well below theirs. What you see in the picture is what you would be buying.
You can get ahold of me either by email at gaffer@shaw.ca or my cell at Andrew)

Gaf

3 Papilios 10x20"
1 Papilio zalmoxis 10x10"
2 Emerald Beetles 6.5x8"
1 jucunda 6.5x8"
1 Blue Morpo 8x10"
Check out my other post for more.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

those are pretty cool but kinda gross at the same time but bump for a pretty cool item

[PuppageVW]

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thats mean.

[gaffer]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

thats mean.

Actually when you look at it from a conservation standpoint it is really a good thing. You see, many of these butterflies come from developing nations, where there needs to be more international trade for them to prosper, or even feed themselves. Many of these insects are "farmed" for this purpose, while some are wild caught. This encourages these nations to protect these butterfly habitats (butterflies are a renewable resource) rather than forest, mine, ranch or pollute them, to ensure future supplies of these wonderful insects. Without protection, many of these butterflies would have been long extinct, and the rare natural habitats in which the live could be destroyed.

So everyone wins, including the buttterflies.

Anyway, thanks for looking.

Gaf

[Canadian Turbo]

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Those are cool, great colors. Just not sure if anyone I know would appreciate it as a gift.

[Simon]

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those are awesome! my dad has a few mounted in a frame, he loves them.

he has enough though, they already freak me out! good luck

[Khyron]

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I bought one a few years back and have it in my living room and everyone loves it. Looking for another (for a buddy to give to his wife since she liked it a lot). Will call tomorrow and find out if you're still selling them. And thus a bump!

[gaffer]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

Geez, I just about fell of my chair when I saw this post. What a blast from the past.

Those are some of the first ones that I did.

So, for people that contact me & tell me they are EuroDrivers I will offer them to you at $60 (regular price is $69). If you are out of town, we can work something out with the shipping as lond as it is this weekend if you want it by Christmas.

Please look here to see what we have. Everything comes in your choice of Black of white matting if we still have them left. The size of these is 10.25" square to give you an idea.

Here is the web site www.livingcolours.ca and below are a couple of samples. Click on the bit near the top that says "Butterflies"

Khyron, I am glad that your wife still enjoys it. If any one needs to get ahold of me call 371-5938, PM me here, or sales@livingcolours.ca

I am also willing to trade product for web design work if there is someone who is interested,

Andrew

[VWSM]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

where are you located,i'll take the 3 papilos and the emerald beetles if
still available.
Paul
pm me.

[gaffer]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

where are you located,i'll take the 3 papilos and the emerald beetles if
still available.
Paul
pm me.

PM'd.

Andrew

[VWSM]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

my wife just loved them except the (scorpion)but my son is hanging it on his wall.

very good quality if not excellent.
cheers.

and when do my beetles arrive.

[gaffer]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

my wife just loved them except the (scorpion)but my son is hanging it on his wall.

very good quality if not excellent.
cheers.

and when do my beetles arrive.

I'll hook up some beetles over the holidays and they should be ready when you are back from your trip.

I'll come see you for an oil change.

Thanks Paul,

Andrew

[j_spot]

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would you be able to get this species mounted?

[gaffer]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

I am not familiar with the species in the picture. Would you happen to know the name & where it is from?

If I can get the specimen then I can mount it.

Andrew

[VWSM]

Re: Great Xmas gifts...Butterflies

any news on my beetles??