The intent of USENET was never to be a replacement for customer service so
that box stores could save on labor costs. I think the box stores will
become the major orchid suppliers and they owe their consumers more. It is
not too much to expect all orchids to come with care instructions for the
particular plant in the mix it is potted in. And when the customer's plant
gets sick and they go back to the same store to purchase sprays, somebody in
the store should be able to recommend products and help the consumer
identify any culture problems that may be causing the problem. Some of the
box stores are better than others, but are you really going to get any worst
suggestions than some of the USENET responses you may receive. The box
stores offering the 1 years 100 % satisfaction guarantee is the best deal
out there. Don't like the spot, trade it in. Don't like that it is not in
bloom, trade it in.

Pat

wrote in message
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I don't know... maybe a usenet newsgroup dedicated to that particular item
/ hobby, and full of professionals / amateurs / hobbyists willing to help
others (AKA newbies) learn ? :=)

Wasn't that intent of USENET? a virtual gathering place where users of
similar intersts could electronically share information.


"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
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snip Where else, besides the
seller, should you first take questions or problems about any product
you've purchased??? Kenni