The quest for 7x7 galvanized wire and what to do if all else fails

[Brion Toss]

Howdy,
The best wire in the world comes out of Korea. Also the worst. Without reports from users, or a first-hand look, there's no way of knowing which this wire is. The metallurgy might be good, and the galvanizing likewise, or both might be lousy. You get the idea. Because Spectra has been making dramatic inroads into fishing and other industrial rigging, it is possible/likely that there is a glut of unwanted wire rope around... Any chance of getting a sample?
One other detail: does the supplier specify any level of lube on the wire? You want it as dry as possible.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss