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Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-13-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
You may want to read what I and Orchid Whisperer...

You may want to read what I and Orchid Whisperer wrote. Maybe you did not?
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-12-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
Whatever you say and whatever pleases you... It's...

Whatever you say and whatever pleases you... It's just somebody has to say a word, which I am not too sure. Why bother?

Anyway, I do not have to defend, but there is no gossip here. I have posted...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-12-2016, 01:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
I never said I am unhappy about all of these. I...

I never said I am unhappy about all of these. I am simply posting these so that you could judge, which I have stated at least twice. I intentionally refrain from making a negative comment here, and...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-11-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
I had occasional scale infestations like this,...

I had occasional scale infestations like this, but they are so much easier to be controlled than thrips. IGRs seem to take care of them. I would contact local Extension Office and/or Ag. Department...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-10-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
I do not know how the inspection went, but...

I do not know how the inspection went, but depending on the outcome, they may not be allowed to sell plants. They need to comply with regulations.
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-10-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
R.F. Orchids

I am attaching a picture of Psygmorchis pusilla along with ones I received from R.F.Orchids.

Vendor: R.F. Orchids
Address: 28100 SW 182nd Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Phone: 305-245-4570

I...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-10-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
Miniatures from SBOE

I had two very large packages and one small package. The latter is for a vivarium project that a high school student is going to work on.

Vendor: Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
Address: 1250 Orchid...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-10-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
A little update. Apparently, they had a surprise...

A little update. Apparently, they had a surprise visit by a nursery inspector from California Department of Food and Agriculture in San Bernardino County this morning. I wonder how it happened. I do...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-09-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,980
Posted By kentaki
Ordering itself was easy and I do not think they...

Ordering itself was easy and I do not think they charge you for shipping. I have posted pictures of plants I received in another thread. I would say the quality was marginal and a bit pricey for the...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-09-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
I would say this comment is perfect because it is...

I would say this comment is perfect because it is neutral yet it means something for those who have had experience with them :bowing
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-09-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
From SLO Orchids: Address: 955 Branch Mill Rd,...

From SLO Orchids:
Address: 955 Branch Mill Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: 805-489-3319

Received on 6/9/2016
1. Encyclia profusa ($20)
2. Encyclia rhynchophora ($25)
3. Encyclia Chien Ya...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-09-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
I actually got this message like a minute ago:

I actually got this message like a minute ago:
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-08-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
An update. This the second response from the sale...

An update. This the second response from the sale rep:
"We have discussed your photos with a grower and they informed us that there is no Boisduval scales on your plants."

I am not sure if they...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-08-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
Apparently, these are not boisduval scales,...

Apparently, these are not boisduval scales, according to the folks at Norman's Orchids. They did not tell me what, though.
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-08-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By kentaki
Their stuff is generally good, and sometimes...

Their stuff is generally good, and sometimes great. It is just they have very persistent, chemical resistant thrips that were introduced into my collection. Sheldon himself said that he was...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-08-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,961
Posted By kentaki
Despite the fact that I specifically instructed...

Despite the fact that I specifically instructed them not to send after Dec. 20th or so and wrote I would contact when I wanted it happen. They decided to send a package anyway on Dec. 28th, and the...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
So these are the ones I got. I received four...

So these are the ones I got. I received four plants instead of seven I ordered. Two were out of flower, and the other sold out.
1. Catasetum tenebrosum 'St. Francis'AM/AOS
Option: Jumbo in bud/In...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,962
Posted By kentaki
What orchids did you receive today?

Remember the vendor rating site that was around circa 2000-2002? Unfortunately, the site is gone. Apparently some vendors were not happy with negative comments or rating.

So I got a package from...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,847
Posted By kentaki
Is that necessary? Are you a supermodel or...

Is that necessary? Are you a supermodel or something?
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,552
Posted By kentaki
Actually, at least CymMV can be transmitted by...

Actually, at least CymMV can be transmitted by insect vectors:
http://drum.lib.umd.edu/bitstream/handle/1903/13664/Allen_umd_0117N_13659.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
VIRUS TRANSMISSION IN ORCHIDS...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,146
Posted By kentaki
Photo thief

I have a story to share, too. I have also purchased two plants from her, and they arrived their blooms finished. I also complained because they were at the end of blooming, but nothing was mentioned...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,084
Posted By kentaki
I do not know about the former, but some of the...

I do not know about the former, but some of the plants offered by the latter on eBay are clearly mislabeled. I had contacted the vendor, so I am pretty much sure he knows.
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-07-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,422
Posted By kentaki
I have not bought from them for a very long time....

I have not bought from them for a very long time. I used to occasionally, and here are some of the things happened or JF did:

1. I knew somebody (vendor in Japan) was looking for Mexcipedium....
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-25-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,219
Posted By kentaki
It is an old thread, but just wanted to mention...

It is an old thread, but just wanted to mention that JOGA does not grant an FCC. Their system uses BM (bronze medal), SM (silver medal), and GM (gold medal). It amazes me vendors like Carmela and...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-29-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,839
Posted By kentaki
Will do so with just a simple question that can...

Will do so with just a simple question that can be answered by yes or no: Has the grex (Den. Dream) produced (yield, was used to create or whatever) other famous yellow greges such as Den. Golden...
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