Hi,
Last time I was in the South Island I went to Glenorchy and stopped at a possum fur shop where I was able to buy a grocery bag stuffed full with off cuts for about $10.00 NZ (About $6.00 US these days I think). There were all sorts of great colours (dyed and natural), and the fur makes wonderful dubbing. Looking at some of the local fly tying shops, possum patches are about $5.00 each, so I was able to pick up well over $200s worth for next to nothing. I don't think I'll need to buy any more for a long time, unless, of course I absolutely need ... that colour over there! ha!

- Jeff