Originally Posted by
KurtG
Is this Duc's sanke he posted on FB? If it is, I think he is the most qualified and likely person to give you an honest evaluation.
I am no expert, but my understanding is that the beni should be an even tone and in the photos the second step looks uneven and the hi is darker on the head, that may indicate issues with the beni. However, the koi looks remarkably better in the video. I believe this koi is still better than most have in their ponds. It is definitely worth the trip with it. I think you will be pleased with it. It seems to have skin, body, pattern, only question seems to be how the beni develops.