1998 Yi Wu sheng

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1998 Yi Wu sheng

by bagua7 » Jul 6th, '11, 03:33

I came across this beeng online and was wondering whether it was a real one:

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What do you think?

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Re: 1998 Yi Wu sheng

by Drax » Jul 6th, '11, 06:51

Any idea on the storage conditions? Like a desert, perhaps?

To me, it looks pretty green for a 1998. I think it would have had to be stored in an extremely dry environment to look like that after 13 years.

But, I do not consider myself an expert in identification, so somebody else may have greater insight.

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Re: 1998 Yi Wu sheng

by zzenster » Jul 6th, '11, 07:01

I would say that the wrapping paper looks too new for 13 year old cake.

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Re: 1998 Yi Wu sheng

by bryan_drinks_tea » Jul 7th, '11, 09:53

Also, those leaves look somewhat like plantation stuff. I don't have much experience with bing and leaf identification, but it still looks like regular old plantation stuff.

good luck,

Bryan

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Re: 1998 Yi Wu sheng

by bagua7 » Jul 7th, '11, 14:44

Thanks for your replies.

I will stay away from that purchase due to dubious sales tactics. :wink:

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