The search for a small azalea. What are your opinions on this tree?

Hi

I recently have started looking around for an Azalea bonsai. I am new to the bonsai hobby but always loved them.
But there are so many different Azaleas for sale and it is hard to pick.
I am looking for a small (low) tree with a thick trunk.
Now I found this one for sale. Does this look like a nice bonsai? It is about 22 centimeters high and said to be around 25 years old.
The asking price is around 500 dollars.
I would like to hear some opinions
Thanks in advance.

Cant tell from 1 pic but seems expensive?

It is not even in a good pot. Looks ok but I would not pay that. And if you have not seen it then definitely not. Why priced in dollars?

Hi,

Thank you for your advice
I decided not to buy this one and today I got offered a much cheaper and nicer bonsai that is 17cm tall and the trunk measures 12cm diameter
The seller is someone who is said to be a good seller. And the bonsai comes in a good pot. I will post pictures when I recieve the bonsai.
Thanks again

Where you are you are close to some good bonsai nurseries. Better to visit than to buy blind.
That was an old picture too I would assume as it was in flower,
Geoff.