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Several words to the wise
I was browsing websites of Orchid Vendors and came upon one that says:
guarantee: ALL PLANTS SOLD AS-IS NO REFUND. As it happens I know this person--have observed them many times--very light on integrity !!! However this is not to pick on him (he picks on himself by his actions) But rather, it is to say: I have been growing & selling orchid plants for 30 years & have never even contemplated buying plants from anyone who won't stand behind them!!! When we first started --My guarantee was: 100% customer satisfaction! Several people told me I would lose my ---, by giving such a guarantee. After 30 years, I did find one "bottom feeder" who tried to take advantage of us (did in fact for a while). I know once a plant leaves your place--you have no control over it's care--GIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS !! There will be folks who have problems--HELP THEM TO GROW ORCHIDS !! (that's what it's all about) If you buy a plant from a vendor who says: " ALL SALES FINAL" NO REFUND" remember "I told you so" G If you click on "TERMS" on my website (www.orchidislandorchids.com) you'll see we say after 7 days we evaluate on a case by case basis (LAWYERS MADE ME DO IT) I can tell you we PROMPTLY RESOLVE ISSUES BY REFUND OR EXCHANGE!!! Good Growing, Bill |
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Several words to the wise
That's pretty much my policy, too. Besides, it's the "helping others" part of the job that makes it
worthwhile for me. In the 10 years I've been selling on the web, there have only been a handful of folks I've had problems with: One guy emailed me complaining that the plants he bought "a couple of weeks ago" were infested with insects. In fact, the purchase was over six months prior, so when I pointed out that 1) I haven't seen a bug in my GH, and 2) a lot can happen in 6 months, he was thrilled just to get some guidance on getting rid of the critters. A recent one was a goodie: someone ordered some plants, but when filling in the order form, "forgot" that he had recently moved, entering the old address. Fortunately, the new resident refused the shipment so I could get it rerouted (at my expense). -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "William Hill" wrote in message om... I was browsing websites of Orchid Vendors and came upon one that says: guarantee: ALL PLANTS SOLD AS-IS NO REFUND. As it happens I know this person--have observed them many times--very light on integrity !!! However this is not to pick on him (he picks on himself by his actions) But rather, it is to say: I have been growing & selling orchid plants for 30 years & have never even contemplated buying plants from anyone who won't stand behind them!!! When we first started --My guarantee was: 100% customer satisfaction! Several people told me I would lose my ---, by giving such a guarantee. After 30 years, I did find one "bottom feeder" who tried to take advantage of us (did in fact for a while). I know once a plant leaves your place--you have no control over it's care--GIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS !! There will be folks who have problems--HELP THEM TO GROW ORCHIDS !! (that's what it's all about) If you buy a plant from a vendor who says: " ALL SALES FINAL" NO REFUND" remember "I told you so" G If you click on "TERMS" on my website (www.orchidislandorchids.com) you'll see we say after 7 days we evaluate on a case by case basis (LAWYERS MADE ME DO IT) I can tell you we PROMPTLY RESOLVE ISSUES BY REFUND OR EXCHANGE!!! Good Growing, Bill |
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Several words to the wise
In article , Ray
wrote: That's pretty much my policy, too. Besides, it's the "helping others" part of the job that makes it worthwhile for me. In the 10 years I've been selling on the web, there have only been a handful of folks I've had problems with: One guy emailed me complaining that the plants he bought "a couple of weeks ago" were infested with insects. In fact, the purchase was over six months prior, so when I pointed out that 1) I haven't seen a bug in my GH, and 2) a lot can happen in 6 months, he was thrilled just to get some guidance on getting rid of the critters. A recent one was a goodie: someone ordered some plants, but when filling in the order form, "forgot" that he had recently moved, entering the old address. Fortunately, the new resident refused the shipment so I could get it rerouted (at my expense). The plants that I've bought from Ray have arrived in PERFECT condition and free of insects and disease. They've consistently been a good value, too. I've also ordered from other on-line vendors and have had very good luck with the plants I've ordered. The only "buggy" or diseased plants I've purchased have been from Home Depot and orchid society auctions, with orchid society plants being the biggest source of problems. I'll never buy an auction plant again unless I know who grew it! |
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Several words to the wise
dd wrote:
I'll never buy an auction plant again unless I know who grew it! Orchid society auction purchases provide very revealing insight into the growing skill and care of one's fellow members. My society's auction was earlier this month: - The plants donated by several of our best members were in fresh, quality fir bark mix and so well-grown that I am still in awe of their condition. I feel almost unworthy to have them in my collection! :-) - Other members donated plants in badly decomposed bark mix with roots in advanced stages of decay. They will require a lot of TLC to resuscitate. - The remainder fell somewhere between these extremes. One paph that I purchased appeared to be in fresh bark mix. It turned out to be the one most in need of repotting: a thin veneer of fresh bark had been added to hide the horribly decomposed gunk in which the roots were actually submerged. John |
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Several words to the wise
I am sorry to report that last time I went to AOS HQ for judging, very
similar signs were prominently displayed all over its "Orchid Emporium." Being the cynic that I am, I have to think this had something to do with all the Miltoniopsis they had for sale [most labelled only "Miltonia Hybrid"]. It was so bad that a usually very staunch AOS supporter was standing near the cash register telling people "Don't buy that, it won't live here!" -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "William Hill" wrote in message om... I was browsing websites of Orchid Vendors and came upon one that says: guarantee: ALL PLANTS SOLD AS-IS NO REFUND. As it happens I know this person--have observed them many times--very light on integrity !!! However this is not to pick on him (he picks on himself by his actions) But rather, it is to say: I have been growing & selling orchid plants for 30 years & have never even contemplated buying plants from anyone who won't stand behind them!!! When we first started --My guarantee was: 100% customer satisfaction! Several people told me I would lose my ---, by giving such a guarantee. After 30 years, I did find one "bottom feeder" who tried to take advantage of us (did in fact for a while). I know once a plant leaves your place--you have no control over it's care--GIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS !! There will be folks who have problems--HELP THEM TO GROW ORCHIDS !! (that's what it's all about) If you buy a plant from a vendor who says: " ALL SALES FINAL" NO REFUND" remember "I told you so" G If you click on "TERMS" on my website (www.orchidislandorchids.com) you'll see we say after 7 days we evaluate on a case by case basis (LAWYERS MADE ME DO IT) I can tell you we PROMPTLY RESOLVE ISSUES BY REFUND OR EXCHANGE!!! Good Growing, Bill |
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