🐟 He sold his house for a $70,000 fish — and won’t even bring it home. Why would someone spend a fortune on a koi carp they’ll never touch? The answer might surprise you… 🎏 Full story in the article below!👇
A person with a strong passion can do some pretty unexpected things — like Malaysian man Mohd Zulkifli Husin, who sold both his house and a piece of land just to buy a single koi fish. But as we point out, what’s even more surprising is that he will never actually see or touch the fish in person. So, why make such a purchase?
In many parts of Asia, koi carp aren’t bought for eating — they’re considered a sign of wealth and high status.
One of the most valuable types of koi is the Sakai Kohaku, which often wins awards at major competitions.
Husin is no stranger to koi. He already owns around 40 of them at home. Taking care of each fish costs about $500 a month, so it’s definitely an expensive hobby. But until recently, he didn’t have a Sakai Kohaku. To finally own one, he sold his property and paid a staggering $70,000 for the fish!
Despite this huge purchase, Husin is not poor. He runs a koi breeding business himself, and some of his fish sell for $10,000 to $15,000 each. Still, there’s something unusual about his latest deal — the prized fish he bought is in Japan, and that’s where it will stay. Husin won’t bring it to Malaysia due to the high risks of transporting such a delicate and expensive fish. He’ll only see it through videos, and he’ll even pay extra to have it taken care of at the Japanese farm.
So why buy it if he can’t bring it home?
First, it’s the excitement and pride of owning something so valuable. Second, Husin believes the fish will become even more valuable soon. He hopes to sell it for 1.5 to 2 times the price he paid, possibly within a year. His costly purchase also brings him publicity — which might help him sell more of his own fish, too.
