Treasure your Red Mallee it is getting rarer and yes will be double the price in no time just so much of the burl and its getting a premium amongst getters. Small price if you could see the getting conditions, handling. To get to you it has to be pressure bark removed , certified insect and bark free. You do realise it is sold on wet price from the getter.THen comes the packing, freight, customs sending , receiving customs GST here and your majesties cut there.
Like your pen with Eamonns kind suggestions and trimming of your pics.
Peter.