Selling season almost over for me! - Orchid Board

kiki-do · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 10:50 AM

I hope no one minds me saying this, but I've had fun selling a few orchids in the Classifieds. I just wanted everyone to know that it's great to have such an opportunity as the Classified section. I've sold lots of "splits, duplicates, and others who need warmer climates." Thanks for having such a great forum. Also, I won't be posting any more for sale until late spring, as my window of opportunity in selling is quickly closing. I have a few weeks left, than the weather will be too iffy for shipping. I even experience a sense of panic at the thought of not being able to "buy" for the whole winter season.

(I'm suppose to be getting my collection down to "manageable" anyway).
The best part of this is getting to know a few of you just a tad better this way, than in the regular postings. It's been a 100% positive experience. I know there is a feedback place, but I can't seem to figure out how to post a feedback these days. I did it long ago, and have since forgotten how. Duh!

Anyway, I have had a great time this season, and will definitely be listing again next spring.

Bird Song Farm · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:06 AM

KiKi, I buy all winter!! I just can not go 9 months without a mail order!! I've never had any problem. Priority Mail is not exposed to the elements.

Give it a try with something inexpensive.

KiKi's plants are always nice and healthy. She works hard to keep them that way. Living in the frozen tundra as she does makes orchid growing even more of a challange and she does it beautifully.
Al

cb977 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:10 AM

I was lucky enough to buy a chid from kiki and I am very happy with it

Thanks

kiki-do · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:15 AM

Really????? Wow, I have tried a couple places for shipping, but have been refused. If I buy in the winter, it's either at a greenhouse that happens to have them, or at a box store. But you don't get much choice in orchids. Usually just phals.
Priority Mail is so iffy! They say 2 to 3 days, so you pay a little more, but if it doesn't arrive for 4 to 5 days, they don't offer a refund for the extra money you paid for priority, or even apologize! They just say "Huh, must have been put in the wrong bin." I just had that happen to me recently, but luckily no harm was done. Sorry, not a fan of USPS lately.