Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!

Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but
want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!

My daughter used to order from them until they went out of business. Back
then, it was an excellent company.They were very good about replacing items
that died, or exchanging a wrong order. She would recommend them back then. But
I don't know about now. She told me yesterday that she received a catalogue
from them. My cousin worked there until they filed for bankrupcy and I've sent
her an email and asked for any info but she hasn't replied yet.
Sue in Mi.

thems fighting werds Mick709..............MB went outa business a
looooooooooooong time ago, and EVERYONE that hasn't been in a cave knows
they're huge rip offs. end of subject............madgardener once burnt
thrice shy
"Mick709" wrote in message
...
Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue
from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but
want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that
they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!

Save yourself a lot of time and aggravation - go elsewhere. Even Home Depot. TMB
did go out of business (though not soon enough) and from the looks of their ads
nothing has changed. If I am incorrect in this assessment please advise. Randy

Mick709 wrote:

Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!

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I ordered bulbs from them several years ago and never received them although my
check was cashed. I never received a response to my letter.

Tom Engel wrote:
Save yourself a lot of time and aggravation - go elsewhere. Even Home
Depot. TMB
did go out of business (though not soon enough) and from the looks of
their ads
nothing has changed. If I am incorrect in this assessment please
advise. Randy


Makes you wonder... Why would anyone have wanted the rights to such a
damaged name as Michigan Bulb, unless it is the same idiots who are
still clueless about what they need to do to run a successful business.

Rule Number 1: If you're opening a men's facial hair salon, "Hitler's
Mustache" is not a good name. Likewise, if you're opening a mail-order
bulb company, "Michigan Bulb" is not a good choice.

CyberRebate would be another name to avoid.

Hey... Anybody test drive that new Edsil?

--
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Biggest RIPOFF outfit there is. STAY AWAY!



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"Mick709" wrote in message
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Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!


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"Mick709" wrote in message
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Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue
from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but
want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that
they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!

They are awful and thieves to boot.

For future reference you can check out customer reviews of mail order places
he
http://plantsbymail.net/

--
Kristen
Zone 6, SE NY

KrisHur wrote:
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: They are awful and thieves to boot.

This was a business based on the principle of "there's always a new
customer". This is because they hardly had any OLD customers...

: For future reference you can check out customer reviews of mail order places
: he http://plantsbymail.net/

Absolutely a place to check. A newer but growing resource for catalog
ratings: http://gardenwatchdog.com/

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On 12 Mar 2003 22:43:18 GMT, (Mick709) wrote:

Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Michigan Bulb has a *very* bad rep. for substandard products. A couple
of years ago, they tried to reform, but it was still the same ol'
scams. Not recommended.

"Mick709" wrote in message
...
Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue
from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order but
want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that
they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!

Well-I ordered from them just before they went under. All 3 items I ordered
grew ( they were a tri-color Rose of Sharon, a tri-color Hydrangea (sp?),
and a tri-color Butterfly bush (and boy is the name right!)). I admit when I
first got them they seemed nothing more than twigs but I planted anyway and
they grew fine. I have been into gardening for quite a while and have
ordered plants from other sources and they have been quite a bit bigger but
then again you get what you pay for. The larger and more developed plants
will of course cost more and many plants are shipped dormant which takes
getting accustomed to since when you open it it looks dead. I believe the
new owners are more reputable but I have not dealt with them so I can't
really say. The best piece of advice I can give is that when dealing with an
unfamiliar company PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD and not a debit card or check.
That way if they don't deliver and you try in good faith to deal with them
to no satisfaction you can contact the credit card company and have them do
a chargeback so at least you get your money back.


Henry

I'm not saying to use them because ymmv, but I did a few years ago, and the
order came, in a timely manor, and the plants have flourished.
N Zitney
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towards an east that would not know another dawn.
But elsewhere the Stars were still young and the light of morning
lingered: and
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Arthur C. Clarke "The City & The Stars"

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"Mick709" wrote in message
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Anyone have any experience with Michigan Bulb Co? Just got a catalogue
from
them and the prices look pretty good and would like to place an order
but want
to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences. Also, read online that
they
filed for bankruptcy last(?)year and am worried about ordering plants
from
someone who will be out of business soon.

Any imput would be great!

Mick!


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I heartily agree with the group. I also have been burned by Michigan Bulb.
The year they went bankrupt had several items never shipped to me although
they certainly kept my money. I really do not know how they have the nerve
to keep soliciting business and how the government lets them get away with
it. Please do not order from them.

Natalie

Karen Fletcher wrote:

KrisHur wrote:
....
: They are awful and thieves to boot.

This was a business based on the principle of "there's always a new
customer". This is because they hardly had any OLD customers...

: For future reference you can check out customer reviews of mail order places
: he http://plantsbymail.net/

Absolutely a place to check. A newer but growing resource for catalog
ratings: http://gardenwatchdog.com/

-- Karen

There's an exception to every rule. Everything I ever got from them did
splendidly. Or I have a really, really green thumb. g

Callen, back on line

I was burned by them, too. They charged me for plants they never shipped
when they went bankrupt. The last plants I did receive from them were tiny
things near death, which did not survive long.

Please give your business to a reputable nursery!


"Callen Molenda" wrote in message
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Karen Fletcher wrote:

KrisHur wrote:
....
: They are awful and thieves to boot.

This was a business based on the principle of "there's always a new
customer". This is because they hardly had any OLD customers...

: For future reference you can check out customer reviews of mail order
places
: he http://plantsbymail.net/

Absolutely a place to check. A newer but growing resource for catalog
ratings: http://gardenwatchdog.com/

-- Karen

There's an exception to every rule. Everything I ever got from them did
splendidly. Or I have a really, really green thumb. g

Callen, back on line