Ebay

[ajintboo]

Hi,
How about having a sub-forum or some such place where folks can discuss slippers listed on Ebay? I think Ebay could generate a few interesting discussions...just a thought.
Sarah

 

[Candace]

Look or post under vendor sales...really no sub-forum needed. Just start a thread.

 

[NYEric]

I find and have bought [on eBay means outbid others] on orchids from 3-4 sources. Springwater, John Chant [aka Bostonorchids], Orchidtn in tennesee, and Orchidblaine [orchids for the people]. So far no complaints. I have been outbid on a few that I would have loved but otherwise w/ up to date pictures of the [actual] plants you should have a fair idea of what you're getting. The only issue is the value. I got outbid $81/$65 for a Paph Dollgoldi w/ 12"+ leaves. I've seen that plant for much more from vendors.

 

[bwester]

dont worry eric, i got outbid on that same plant too

 

[bwester]

humingbirdhighway is good too. thats Jim Lawson

 

[Heather]

Orchidtn can be good but can also use the wrong photos, and I got an incorrect plant once and had sold it by the time it bloomed. It was nice tho.

Previously mentioned, Jack Schendowich is good - orchidpaphjack.

I'd have to look in my records for others.

 

[bwester]

dont listen to Heather, last time she got on ebay it was mail order with snail mail oke:

 

[Heather]

 

[lothianjavert]

I've had both good and bad experiences on Ebay. I like Canbyorchid (Clackamas Orchids) They sell a lot of tiny flasklings, but the prices are great, and the plants are nice and healthy. I have an entire flock of extra baby ceratostylis rubra since he gives them out as "extras". Orchidtn I purchased one plant from and was very pleased, very well packed and HUGE and healthy. There was another vendor, can't remember which one, Shtief or Shermantp, from whom I purchased a laelia hybrid. It was in spike, and he accidentally broke the spike. He asked if I still wanted the plant, and even gave me a discount because of the broken spike. Wow.

Of course, Antec's stuff when they list on Ebay is wonderful. I've picked up a couple this fall.

I'm not thrilled with the Royal Orchid Club (Billasia). The plants are dessicated and tiny.

 

[Heather]

Had good results w/ Shermantp also.

 

[Per]

Heather,
I just emailed Mr. Schendowich about the randsii, but he said he will not selling anymore; just so you know.

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

All these guys you've mentioned are good....Springwater (Than Nguyen), Shtief, Orchidtn, Clackamas, ....also FM orchids, Carsonchase, Hillsview, Michael Tchong, and, hopefully more frequently, Hadley Cash. Take care, Eric

 

[Heather]

Heather,
I just emailed Mr. Schendowich about the randsii, but he said he will not selling anymore; just so you know.

Selling any more randsii or selling anymore plants period?

 

[Per]

Selling any more randsii or selling anymore plants period?

Sorry that was a bit ambiguous. He told me he will not be selling anymore period. He also told me he sold out of randsii. I do not have a history with him, so he may just not be looking for new business, but would still work with old customers; I do not know. He just said he is not selling anymore. If you send me a PM, I will copy his email into it for you.
~P

 

[likespaphs]

did y'all see this?

 

[ajintboo]

Thanks for sharing your feed back on some of the Ebay sellers. I've made a list for future reference. I have noticed that some of the photots don't always jive with whats being offered and some photos aren't always of the best quality.
I also have bought some catts from Royal Orchid Club and they were very dried out upon arrival. Took some nursing but they survived. Sarah

 

[ajintboo]

did y'all see this?

Did you bid????
Sarah

 

[likespaphs]

nope. i'm a patchouli wearin' fool...