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Old 01-05-2010, 03:18 PM   #1
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WOW!! That is my kind of numbers!
Giant tuna fetches $177,000 at Japan fish auction - Yahoo! News
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Old 01-05-2010, 03:30 PM   #2
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This was more interesting:
"tuna consumption in Japan has declined because of a prolonged economic slump"
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Old 01-05-2010, 06:10 PM   #3
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At $177K per fish I can see why!
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The fish dressed out @ 513 lbs = $345.00 per lb !!!
Back in 2001 a 440 lb fish sold for $220 k = $500 per lb !
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Should be good for 3 or 4 phone calls this season -- "Will I get $100,000 if I catch a Tuna????????????????????"
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Should be good for 3 or 4 phone calls this season -- "Will I get $100,000 if I catch a Tuna????????????????????"


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Old 01-06-2010, 09:17 AM   #7
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First local fish of the new year always brings a very good price in Tokyo, its a tradition. The previous record were all the first local fish of the year. Try getting those prices at other times!
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